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What better gift for the wine connoisseur in your life? A word of caution: the vacuum stopper and pump are not suitable for just any decanter. This one is especially designed to handle the pressure of the pumping action. The crystalline glass is also lead-free, which means there are no worries about lead leaching into the stored wine. Metrokane covers the stopper and pump with a five-year warranty. Washing and drying the crystal decanter by hand will help keep it spotless and sparkling. --Ann Bieri
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| World's First Vacuum Decanter Wine experts agree that pouring a bottle of red wine into a decanter before serving can aerate the wine, improving its flavor notes and aroma. Until now, wine left in the decanter had to be funneled back into the bottle for recorking to prevent spoilage. Now, with the 52-ounce V1 vacuum decanter, you can decant your favorite red wine without fussing with a funnel. That's because the V1 is topped with a vacuum sealing device and pressure gauge. The V1 was designed by Ed Kilduff of Pollen Design, its shape inspired by the Apollo spaceships. Each decanter is individually handblown of the finest lead-free crystalline quartz and has a handsome shape despite its utilitarian purpose.
How to Use the V1 Vacuum Stopper and Pump: 1. Insert the round vacuum stopper assembly into the decanter. 2. Attach the vacuum pump to the top of the round vacuum stopper assembly. 3. Remove air with the manual vacuum pump until you reach the "red zone" on the vacuum gauge. The vacuum stopper will hold the vacuum for days, and your wine will be preserved for the next serving.
 Important: The V1's stopper assembly is designed only for use with the crystal decanter provided. Other decanters are not designed for vacuum pressure and could crack. Why Decant Your Wine? Some people try to aerate a wine by simply uncorking it an hour or so before serving and leaving it to breathe in the bottle. However, the wine bottle's narrow opening does not allow much room for air to effectively penetrate the surface of the wine in the bottle. To aerate a wine most effectively, you should decant it. This means pouring the wine into a decanter or carafe. As you pour from the bottle, the wine picks up oxygen, which opens up or enhances both the flavor and aroma of most red wines. White wines may also benefit from decanting although the effect is less pronounced. Then, depending on the specific wine, you can either let the wine relax in the decanter or serve immediately. |
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great product but poor explanation of operation,
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This review is from: Metrokane V1 World's First Vacuum Decanter (Kitchen)
The problem with the Metrokane is not that it doesn't work. It does work very well. The issue lies in the uninformative user instructions that come with it. I consider myself to be an intuitive person when it comes to problem solving. I have to say that this product took me a few minutes to figure out but when I did, I found that it works very well indeed.
Here how it works: 1) Place the stopper in the decanter 2) Pull the button on top of the stopper all the way up. 3) Use the vacuum pump (about 15-20 pumps) until the guage indicates that it is in the "red zone". 4) This is the very important part. THEN PUSH THE BUTTON BACK DOWN AGAIN! Not doing this allows the vacuum to escape. 5) When you are ready to drink your wine, simply pull the button and the vacuum will release at which point the stopper can easily be removed. If you want a beautiful crystal decanter then buy a Reidel. If you're looking for a way to decant your wine and safely store it for several days while you enjoy it, then this product works very well. If you can't figure it out, e-mail me and I'll explain it to you. Cheers
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Device!,
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This review is from: Metrokane V1 World's First Vacuum Decanter (Kitchen)
So, after reading the reviews of others, I rolled the dice and purchased this. I'm a dopey engineer and just couldn't believe this doesn't work, especially after seeing it advertised in my last Wine Spectator mag.
Yes, the manufacturer should re-author the instructions... Okay, what is forgotten is this simple item: After you place the stopper in the flask, (I'm going to paint mine and see if Barbara Eden pops out)and prior to putting the vacuum plunger on the top, you will see a small black pin (for lack of a better term)that you'll eventually pull up to release the vacuum. Pull it up prior to drawing the vacuum. You will feel a little click. If you don't, you'll get a great bicep workout. If you do, you'll get a great vacuum in less than 20 pulls. (not so great a workout) To release said vacuum, pull that pin again and you will hear the sound of atmospheric pressure returning to your vintage vino. Press the stopper up from one side, then the other and you're home free! Simple~Enjoy!
24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Successful Wine Preserver,
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This review is from: Metrokane V1 World's First Vacuum Decanter (Kitchen)
The Metrokane V1 successfully creates a vacuum to preserve an unfinished bottle of wine. However, it is moderately difficult to open the decanter after releasing the pressure, and it must be watched from day to day to be sure that an adequate vacuum is maintained.
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