Riedel Horn Decanter Yellow & Black #15241

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was inspired by the Post Horn, and his genius was blended with Riedel's finesse to create this truly unique lead-free crystal decanter.

• Enhances the enjoyment of wine with drama and flair
• Ensures old wines' clarity and brilliance
• Allows young wines to bloom and develop
• Mouth-blown with lead-free crystal
• Made in Austria

Brand: Riedel

UPC: 9006206311743

Size: 10 3/4w x 3d x 14 3/4h (in)

Weight: 7.3 lbs

Capacity: 88 ounces

Material: Crystal

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What is the capacity of the Riedel Horn Decanter and will it hold a full bottle of wine?

A: The Horn Decanter holds 88 ounces, which is more than enough for a standard 750ml (25.4 oz) bottle of wine with significant room to spare. The large interior volume also means wine has ample surface contact for aeration, which is especially useful when decanting young, tannic reds like Cabernet Sauvignon for a few hours before serving.

What is the Horn Decanter made of and is it lead-free?

A: It is mouth-blown from lead-free crystal and made in Austria. The yellow and black coloring is worked directly into the crystal during the blowing process, not applied as a coating. Each piece is handmade, which means minor variations in the colored stripe are a natural result of the mouth-blown technique.

What wines benefit most from using this decanter?

A: It works well for both old and young wines, but in different ways. Old wines should be decanted just a few minutes before serving so deposits and sediment are left behind, preserving the wine’s clarity and brilliance. Young wines benefit from several hours in the decanter, where exposure to air allows flavors to open and develop in a way that normally takes years of bottle aging.

What is the story behind the Horn Decanter’s design?

A: The design is inspired by the Post Horn, the instrument used by Austria’s early horse-drawn carriage mail service to announce arrivals — and later incorporated into symphonies, most notably by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Riedel drew directly on that musical heritage to shape the coiled form and the gold stripe running through the crystal, which references the horn’s brass origins. The part number is 2014/02.

How do you clean a decanter with this kind of coiled, sculptural shape?

A: Because of its complex coiled form and mouth-blown construction, hand washing is strongly recommended. A decanter cleaning brush or weighted decanter cleaning beads with warm water are the most practical approach for reaching the curved interior. The piece should be air-dried upside down on a decanter drying stand rather than towel-dried to avoid risk of breakage. Dishwasher use is not advised for mouth-blown crystal decanters of this shape.

How large is the Riedel Horn Decanter and will it fit on a standard sideboard or bar cart?

A: The Horn Decanter measures 10¾” wide x 3” deep x 14¾” tall and weighs 7.3 lbs when empty. The tall, angled neck extends upward at a diagonal, so overhead clearance matters as much as footprint. It is designed to stand on its own and makes a strong visual impression on a sideboard or dining table, but confirm you have at least 15” of vertical clearance before placing it on a low bar cart shelf.