Glasses, a wine opener or a wine stopper may be included in the purchase. A cleaning brush is a coveted addition as this tool helps wash the interior of the decanter.

No, that decanter filled with wine at that fine dining restaurant or at your friend's fancy dinner party isn't a decorative centerpiece. It has a real purpose.

The Sonic Decanter promises to improve the quality of your wine in 20 minutes or less by using high frequency sound waves to break down preservatives, such as sulfur dioxide, transform the ...

Decanter models from Riedel the Wine Glass Co. include (clockwise from top right) Ultra, Sommeliers, Pomerol, Dominus and Vinum Extreme. Chronicle illustration by Hulda Nelson ...

Let the wine sit for at least 20-30 minutes before serving. As an experiment, taste the wine right out of the bottle, again after 20 minutes in the decanter, and at various time intervals ...

Our wine columnist breaks down the benefits of introducing oxygen to certain wines by way of decanting. And she shares recent finds, practical as well as pretty, worth considering for your table.

Whether you're an oenophile or a nebbiolo neophite, choosing the right decanter can be daunting. But the best decanters are easy to use, aerate your wine effortlessly, and add just the right ...