Customer Reviews

WMF Glass Duck Decanter with Stand

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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!

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.

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.

I've had this decanter for about 10 months now and have used it regularly, 3-4 times per week. I was initially concerned about assembly, due to the other reviews, but I found it to be quite easy. Took me about 30 seconds. I gave one to a buddy and he also had no problem. Just don't rush it.

I really like the handle on the decanter - makes pouring particularly easy. And the price is great. The biggest problem I have is that after pouring, 1 drop of wine always dribbles down the outside of the decanter. Don't know if other decanters have this problem. Also, you should try to find a way to invert it after washing to dry out so it doesn't leave any minerals in the bottom.

OK, back to a deliciously jammy Zin breathing away in my duck.

As many have said in other reviews, this decanter is a little difficult to assemble. I figured out an easy way to do it though. I placed the metal stand on the floor, slipped the neck of the decanter through the hole, then stepped on the metal base with my foot.

As I gently pulled up on the top part of the stand, the decanter was able to slip easily through the space and seat itself properly with no scratches at all.

Also, cleaning isn't too bad if you have one of those sprayer thingies on your sink. Just turn the decanter upside-down and spray upwards into it.

Very nice item, affordable. Mine had a minor air bubble in it near the neck, but not big enough for me to return it. No problem assembling it. It is glass, so very sturdy.

I bought this as a gift for a friend. It's gorgeous and looks really great when assembled...but no assembly directions were included in the box! She and I had to work together to get the decanter into the metal holder (she pulled the frame while I maneuvered the decanter in place)...and as someone else said in an earlier review, it's NOT ever coming out of that wire frame!

please be very gentle with this piece. I was trying to put it together and a piece chipped off. other than that it looks nice.

This decanter brings style to the table! One star deduction for difficult to clean. The design is simple but elegant - good german quality!