Bordeaux Wine Decanter #36794

With a classic shape and an affordable price, our Bordeaux wine decanter is ideal for aerating young wines, removing sediment and protecting wine from oxidation and bugs.

• Decants and aerates wine
• Upright design requires a reduced footprint
• Cork stopper protects against bugs and oxidation
• Lead-free glass
• Dishwasher safe

Brand: IWA

UPC: 077757311109

Size: 5w x 5d x 10h (in)

Weight: 3.8 lbs

Capacity: 65 oz

Material: Glass

What’s included with this decanter and how much wine does it hold?

A: The decanter ships with a round cork ball stopper and holds 65 ounces — enough for a full 750ml bottle with room to spare. Its upright Bordeaux shape keeps the base footprint to just 5 inches wide by 5 inches deep, so it won’t crowd a set table even when there’s a full spread around it.

What does the cork stopper actually do — is it functional or just decorative?

A: It’s functional. The cork ball seals the decanter opening to protect wine from oxidation and keep insects out between pours. It’s not a vacuum seal, but it’s meaningfully better than an open-mouth decanter for anyone who decants before guests arrive or steps away from the table during a meal.

Is this decanter dishwasher safe, and is the glass lead-free?

A: Yes to both. The decanter is fully dishwasher safe and made from lead-free glass, which makes it genuinely low-maintenance for regular entertaining rather than a piece you have to coddle after every use.

What types of wine is this best suited for?

A: Young, tannic reds — Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah among them — benefit most from the aeration that comes with pouring into a decanter. The wine opens up in aroma and the tannins soften noticeably. Older reds with sediment are also a good fit: the upright design lets you pour slowly and leave sediment behind in the original bottle. Most whites and rosés don’t need decanting.

How does this compare to a basic open-mouth decanter at a similar price?

A: The cork stopper is the practical difference. Standard open-mouth decanters offer no protection once the wine is poured. This one lets you seal it between pours, which matters at longer dinners or if you’re entertaining outdoors where open vessels attract fruit flies. The upright shape also takes up less surface area than wide-bottomed or lay-flat styles.

Is this a good hostess or dinner party gift?

A: It’s a complete, ready-to-use set at $38 — the decanter and stopper together, nothing extra to buy. The Bordeaux shape is clean and understated enough to work in most dining rooms and home bars. Because it’s dishwasher safe, it’s practical for someone who entertains regularly rather than a piece that lives on a shelf.