 I'll be darned ... it works |
| Review Date: April 25, 2007 |
| Reviewer: elvindeath, Detroit, MI |
I bought one of these on a whim when the product launched just before Christmas, 2006. It seemed like a perfect - if unnecessary - stocking stuffer for my wife, since we're both wine enthusiasts. I never really felt these "gimmick" aerators did much that a solid 1/2 hour decanting couldn't do. Boy was I wrong.
The device itself is attractive, compact and solidly built. It appears to be a simple oblong plexiglass "funnel" with a rubber grip. There are two small channels in the center of the funnel, which look like "cracks" in the plastic (I've read product info that assures worried buyers these cracks are proper and unavoidable). Wine is poured through the top of the funnel, and immediately a suction sound is heard as the pouring draws air into the wine before it escapes out the bottom of the funnel. The aerator is easily held, and I've never had a problem with spills.
Now on to the "effect" of the Vinturi. I've been using the Vinturi for 5 months now, on a variety of wines ... from a bottle of "Two Buck Chuck", to a nice '98 Vietti Barolo, to a bottle of 97' Phelps Insignia. In every circumstance, with every wine, I've noticed a significant improvement in the quality of the wine when poured through the Vinturi, as opposed to tasted directly from bottle. The flavours are more blended, the finish is less acidic, and frankly, it has made most of the wines I drink a more pleasurable experience, from sniff to swallow. I've conducted several "blind" tastings with friends, and we all agree - this thing works.
If you're a serious wine drinker - or shopping for a wine drinker in your life - give this product a try. At $40, it's about the price of a decent California Cabernet, and will yield results for decades to come. I plan on picking up a few dozen this Christmas and giving them out as gifts to business clients. |
Never leave home without it!
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| Review Date: March 6, 2007 |
| Reviewer: A. Perez, Miami, FL USA |
At first I doubted it but my son wanted desperately to buy me a present for the holidays so I told him to go for it. It does everything it says it does and I use it by the glass or with a decanter.
The first one was purchased online but now some wine shops in Florida are begining to carry them. Works with reds and whites, and immediately softens those tannis or acidity depending on the wine.
One side effect is that it introduced so many tiny microscopic bubbles into a Chardonay I was drinking that it made it slighly cloudy. Normally this is bad but since I detest the acidity of a Chardonay it was a totally welcome relief and the wine was sooooo much better!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - I have one in each car and one at home, I never drink wine without it and everyone who tries one - buys one! |
Great product that I first tried in Napa
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| Review Date: November 21, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Joshua Stan, Toledo, OH USA |
| Let me start by saying that I am only an amateur wine aficionado. I purchased one of these at a winery in Napa and have not been able to put it down for the past four months (I even take it with me to restaurants). It works great for reds and is very easy to use and clean. I ordered a few more for Christmas gifts. It is the next must have for wine lovers. |
Very nice
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| Review Date: January 16, 2008 |
| Reviewer: M A, Fairfax, VA United States |
I am always skeptical of "hobby toys". These sorts of things generally sound nice as a gift. However, in reality, they either don't do anything in reality or are useless to the person with the hobby.
This product really does what it says. It puts a lot of air into a glass of wine as you pour it. It does seem to instantly decant the glass of wine for you. It is easy to use, and almost as important, easy to clean. The rubber "holder" is invaluable, as the Vinturi will have some wine drips that you don't want spilled on your floor somewhere.
Many wines improve with decanting. After 1 month, we have continued to use the Vinturi and prefer using it to both our decanter or going with no decanting. I recommend this product to others. |
It really makes a taste difference!
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| Review Date: October 13, 2007 |
| Reviewer: D. Shibe, New Jersey |
| A friend brought his Vinturi Essential Wine Aerator to dinner one night and we did side by side taste comparisons of wine that was poured straight from the bottle versus wine that was poured through this interesting little device. There was an impressively noticeable difference, the aerated wine was much smoother with a better overall taste. I have since bought one Vinturi Essential Wine Aerator for my family and another as a gift for wine-loving friends. I am no wine expert by any means, but this item performs as advertised, is sturdily made and easily cleaned. I am 100% satisfied with the product. |
Drink red wine faster
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| Review Date: January 7, 2008 |
| Reviewer: NT, Charlotte, NC - USA |
| This little gadget is incredible and a must have for everyone who enjoys red wine. Open the bottle, pour through the Vinturi and enjoy perfectly aerated wine every time! |
Amazing. I am impressed
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| Review Date: October 14, 2007 |
| Reviewer: B. Ross, Sherman Oaks, CA United States |
| My Dad got me one of these for a gift, and he's been getting his other friends the Vinturi too. It's really amazing. You pour a swig of wine into the glass to taste. Then pour some through the Vinturi, and compare. The Vinturi-treated wine is sooo much smoother and refined. It's like decanting for a few hours, without any flavor loss. Truly amazing. I'm really enjoying it, especially so far with new world wines like the 2006 Marquis Philips Shiraz that I picked up at Costco. This is a gadget that really lives up to the hype. Wine geeks, cork dorks -- this one is for you! |
Vinturi Wine Aerator
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| Review Date: December 11, 2007 |
| Reviewer: David Alden, |
| Excellent value. Works as advertised. Well packaged with a carrying case and stand. Makes a great and novel gift for your red wine drinking friends. |
Simply Amazing
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| Review Date: June 28, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Joshua Chang, Mililani, HI United States |
First of all I don't usually write reviews, but a great friend (who doesn't even drink wine) gave us one of these last night. Every person who drinks wine should own one of these (or at least share one with somebody). It is the best gadget ever.
I'm skeptical about a lot of things, but having studied fluid dynamics the principles that drive this make so much sense. We compared glass after glass, and even those in our group who don't drink as much wine could tell instantly that this thing was gold. Instantly open flavors, bouquet, and even color.
It comes with a cool little stand, a carrying bag, it looks nice, is easy to clean, and you really need to stop reading this and just get one (or a few, everyone's getting these for Christmas). |
Pleasant surprise
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| Review Date: July 3, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Sebastian's Mom, San Francisco |
| I received this wine aerator as a gift at a corporate event last holiday season. My first reaction was "yeah, right" but my husband and I decided to try it anyway. We were skeptical, but it really seemed to improve the taste of the wine! We even went so far as to conduct a "blind taste test" to make sure we weren't imagining things, but it really does make a difference. I'm a believer. |
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