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Riedel Evechen Decanter #18199
The Riedel Evechen is the decanter you set on the table before guests arrive and let it do the talking. Mouth-blown by master glass blowers in Tyrol, Austria, its sinuous serpent form is genuinely unlike anything else on a dinner table. A gentle rotation sends wine flowing through the internal chambers, aerating as it goes, so what ends up in the glass is noticeably better than what went in the bottle.
At 14½ inches tall and 45 ounces, the Evechen has the presence of Riedel’s larger Eve decanter without the footprint, making it a more practical choice for anyone who wants a sculptural piece they can actually tuck away between uses. It is blown from lead-free crystal and hand wash is recommended to preserve the clarity that makes it so striking when filled.
Best For
- Giving as a host gift that will be remembered and used long after the party
- Opening a tannic Cabernet or Barolo 20 minutes before guests arrive and letting the rotation do the work
- Entertaining in a space where the table itself is part of the evening and everything on it needs to hold up visually
- Collecting Riedel’s sculptural decanters without committing to the storage demands of the full-size Eve
- Rotation-based aeration: The Evechen's serpentine chamber design aerates wine as you rotate the decanter, pushing it through internal passages rather than relying solely on surface exposure. This makes it more active than a standard wide-base decanter.
- Mouth-blown in Tyrol, Austria: Each piece is individually shaped by master glassblowers at Riedel's facility in Austria — not machine-pressed. Expect minor natural variation in the glass walls, which is characteristic of the process.
- Compact footprint vs. the Eve: Evechen shares the same serpent form as Riedel's larger Eve decanter but in a smaller format, making it easier to store and handle without sacrificing the sculptural profile.
- 45 oz (roughly one standard bottle) capacity
- Lead-free crystal construction
- 14½ inches tall — visible presence on a table without dominating it
- Hand wash only — not dishwasher safe
Brand: Riedel
UPC: 9006206312177
Size: 14 1⁄2h (in)
Weight: 8 lbs
Capacity: 45 ounces
Material: Crystal
How does the Evechen decanter actually aerate wine?
A: The Evechen uses a multi-chamber design inspired by a serpent’s coil. You rotate the decanter to allow wine to flow through the internal chambers, exposing it to oxygen as it moves. This controlled aeration is particularly effective for young, tannic reds that need to open up — and it works equally well at clarifying older wines before pouring.
What is the Evechen’s capacity and how does it compare to the Eve decanter?
A: The Evechen holds 45 ounces — enough for a standard 750ml bottle with room to spare. It was designed as the compact counterpart to Riedel’s larger Eve decanter, with dimensions that make it easier to store and handle while keeping the same serpentine form and aeration function.
How is the Evechen made and where does it come from?
A: It is mouth-blown by master glass blowers in Tyrol, Austria from lead-free crystal. Each piece is shaped by hand, which means no two are exactly alike. The lead-free formula delivers the same clarity and brilliance as traditional crystal without the health concerns associated with leaded glass.
How do you clean the Evechen decanter?
A: Hand washing is recommended. Given the Evechen’s sinuous internal chamber structure, the dishwasher is not a realistic option — the geometry makes machine cleaning impractical and risks thermal shock to the crystal. Warm water and a decanter cleaning brush or beads work well for the curved interior passages.
Is the Evechen a good choice as a gift?
A: It is one of the more distinctive decanters Riedel makes — the sculptural form is immediately recognizable on a table, and the hand-blown origin in Austria gives it a story worth telling. At 14½ inches tall with a sinuous silhouette, it reads as a considered, high-end gift for anyone who entertains with wine. It functions as both a working decanter and a display object, which is a combination that's hard to find at this level.
