WMF Glass Duck Decanter with Stand

by WMF

Product Features

• Glass decanter fits securely into polished stainless-steel stand
• Attractive decanter and stand resemble classic duck shape
• Decanter holds 750-milliliter bottle of red wine
• Decanter removes from stand and sits upright on its own
• Dishwasher-safe for easy clean-up

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15.1 x 11.2 x 6.5 inches ; 2.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000063LFG
• Item model number: 09.4767.2000
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #100,782 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

One of WMF's high-quality wine accessories, this glass decanter fits securely into its stainless-steel stand to resemble the classic duck shape prized for decanters. The decanter holds one 750-milliliter bottle of red wine and can be removed from the stand to sit upright on its own. A recess in the decanter's bottom permits the lower end of the stand's handle to snap firmly into the decanter so it won't slip while wine is poured. The stand's stainless steel is high-grade 18/10 polished to a mirror finish. Both decanter and stand are dishwasher-safe, but wiping with a cloth better preserves the stand's bright finish. --Fred Brack

Product Description

WMF's barware is made with their dedication to high-quality production and material, providing both a functional and aesthetic aspect to cocktail hour. Allow full-bodied wines to develop their full aroma by pouring them into a carafe. With this so-called decanting, the wine flows generously into the decanter or carafe and is enriched with oxygen. The bellied form provides the wine enough surface to further absorb oxygen. Owing to the slim neck the air can circulate restrainedly allowing the wine to retain its bouquet. The matching rack keeps the bottle in an inclined position which facilitates refilling and serving. Features: Glass decanter fits securely into polished stainless-steel stand Attractive decanter and stand resemble classic duck shape Decanter holds 750-milliliter bottle of red wine Decanter removes from stand and sits upright on its own Dishwasher-safe for easy clean-up

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Pretty but too Delitcate, December 26, 2002

By 

Clurin (MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: WMF Glass Duck Decanter with Stand (Kitchen)

I bought this item as a holiday gift. It is a very beautiful piece and is artisitcally designed well. When we went to set it in its stand, however, the lip of the neck brushed the wire frame and chipped! I was shocked that it broke so easily. It's possible that they connected at just the right point and it was mere coincidence, but I am not getting another one to find out. Beware!

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works nice if you can solve it, November 30, 2003

By 

Keith Levenberg (New York, N.Y. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: WMF Glass Duck Decanter with Stand (Kitchen)

Attaching this decanter to its stand is like trying to solve a Rubik's puzzle. The solution is rather less graceful, however, and I think I came within a hair of shattering the thing into a million pieces -- it did get scratched. Recalling the metaphysical injunction against disturbing a solved Rubik's Cube, I intend to keep my decanter and stand attached forevermore.

Once assembled, the unit has almost the ideal design for its purpose. The angle at which the stand holds the decanter leaves ample space for a candle underneath to highlight sediment when pouring. This angle and the shape of the neck and mouth prevent any splashing outside the decanter unless one pours very vigorously. (Unfortunately, however, the decanter is prone to dripping when poured from.) The most pleasant aspect of the design is that the arc of the neck manages to keep all traces of sediment in the decanter through to the very last drops of wine.

The price is right because the decanter is glass rather than lead crystal. Although it is thicker and perhaps less elegant, this appears a wise alternative given concerns that have been credibly raised about beverages leeching lead from prolonged contact with lead crystal.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars style and quality, May 17, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: WMF Glass Duck Decanter with Stand (Kitchen)

I purchased this item last christmas and have used it to airate many red wines. I have had no issues with the decanture being delicate. Infact we machine wash it after each use. The only issue I have had is when we first recieved the decanture we had difficulty placing the dacanture in the stand correctly. Other than that it is a wonderfully stylish piece of glassware when not being used and a quality redwine decanture.