Riedel Winewings Decanter 2007/02S1

The wine slides into a decanter whose broad, wing-shaped form echoes the glasses in the same series. Riedel has taken the design language of the Winewings collection and carried it over into a decanter that both airs the wine and stands out on the table.

The Expert's Description

Riedel Winewings Decanter 2007/02S1 is a machine-blown crystal glass wine decanter from the Austrian glassmaker Riedel, designed as part of the Winewings series with the same broad, wing-inspired shape language as the range's glasses.

Riedel has been making glass since 1756, and the family business is now run by its 11th generation of glassmakers and designers. Where the Winewings glasses stretch the bowl outward to give the wine more air, the decanter does the same on a larger scale - the broad body gives the wine a large surface to breathe against before it is even poured into a glass. If you need the right bottle for the decanter, browse our range of Red Wine.

Design & Material

The decanter is made from clear crystal glass with no tint, so you can follow the colour of the wine as it airs. The broad body is drawn as an extension of the Winewings glasses' wing-shaped bowl, and the wide base gives the decanter a stable, striking footprint on the table.

Use & Recommendation

The decanter suits young, full-bodied red wines that need air to open up, but it also works well as an elegant serving piece for a wine that is already ready to drink. Pour the wine into the decanter well ahead of serving and let the broad surface do the work. The decanter is dishwasher safe on a gentle cycle.

Specifications

Name: Riedel Winewings Decanter 2007/02S1
Manufacturer/Brand: Riedel
Collection/Series: Winewings
Country: Austria
Material: Crystal Glass
Production Method: Machine-blown
Capacity/Volume: 850 ml
Dimensions (H): 60 cm
Dishwasher: Dishwasher Safe

Did You Know?

The Winewings series is one of the most striking departures in Riedel's design history since Georg J. Riedel drew the Vinum series in 1986 - the first machine-blown glass range able to match the quality of hand-blown glass. Carrying that same design language into a decanter shows how much weight Riedel places on shape's effect on a wine's contact with air.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riedel Winewings Decanter 2007/02S1

Why does the decanter share the broad shape of the Winewings glasses?

Riedel deliberately carried the design language over from the glasses to the decanter, so the wine gets the same benefit of large air contact, just on a bigger scale, before it is poured into a glass.

Which wines suit the decanter best?

Young, full-bodied red wines that need air benefit most from the decanter. Find a suitable bottle in our range of Red Wine.

Is the decanter dishwasher safe?

Yes, the decanter is dishwasher safe. Choose a gentle cycle without harsh detergent tablets so the thin crystal glass keeps its shine for years.

Can the decanter be used together with the Winewings glasses?

Yes, the decanter is designed as part of the same series and works perfectly alongside the Winewings glasses, both visually and functionally.

Where can I see the rest of Riedel's decanters and glasses?

You will find every Riedel glass series, decanter and accessory in our range of Riedel Glass.