Vinturi Wine Aerator

By
Chris
 – April 17, 2009Posted in: First Impression, Recommend, Wine
It is Friday evening, 6:30 and I’m at work.  And frankly, I don’t regret it, lots to do and not enough time.  On a more positive note I got a Vinturi Wine Aerator for my birthday last week, and have only had one chance to put it to use.  I think it is time to finish up the last few tasks and head home to give it another whirl.

So far, highly recommend.  It’ll get value as a conversation piece alone, and it certainly will earn its keep with it’s core role as a wine aerator.  It is a solid match for my Reidel 1L decanter too…

Read more about it here: http://vinturi.com/

My first impression thoughts:

  • This sucker isn’t quiet when pouring :)
  • The initial reservoir is slightly small, which forces a slow and accurate pour.
  • The lack of included cleaning brushes, dishwasher safe-ness make it a clean as you use device.  It won’t like sitting in the sink, and it isn’t likely to do well being soaked.
  • The “fold lines” add a bit of character, but seem like something that could have been fixed up in the manufacturing process.  For going to such lengths to make a showcase worthy product, this element fell slightly short for me.  Seriously.  This is probably going to be my only nit-pick, had to have at least one.

Overall recommendation:  Buy.  Two for red, one for White.

About the Author

A self described geek, Chris' curiosity into how things work is often the motivator for new habits and ventures. A drinker of scotch, beer and vodka, and eater of meats as much as those green things beside them, Chris is as much at home behind the kitchen counter as being a diner at a local hot spot.