Riedel Swan Decanter #2542

Riedel's Swan decanter swoops from a slender, elongated pouring spout to a body that gives your wine plenty of room to breathe.

• 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

Brand: Riedel

UPC: 9006206311385

Size: 23 1/2h (in)

Weight: 10 lbs

Capacity: 26 ounces

Material: Crystal

Will the Riedel Swan Decanter hold a full bottle of wine?

A: The Swan Decanter holds 26 ounces, which is just enough to take a standard 750ml bottle (approximately 25.4 oz) in a single pour. It is sized for one bottle at a time, making it best suited for an intimate dinner rather than a large gathering where you might be opening multiple bottles.

How is the Riedel Swan Decanter made, and what material is it?

A: It is mouth-blown from lead-free crystal (Riedel part number 2007/02). The mouth-blowing process is what gives the Swan its fluid, sculptural form — the dramatically elongated pouring spout and the open, curved horseshoe-shaped base are shaped by hand, which means no two pieces are exactly alike in their fine details.

Does the Swan Decanter work for both young and aged wines?

A: Yes, and it is genuinely suited to both. The wide, open base maximizes the wine’s surface area, giving young wines room to breathe and develop in the glass. For older wines, the elongated spout allows a slow, controlled pour that preserves clarity and brilliance without disturbing any sediment that has settled in the bottle.

How tall is the Riedel Swan Decanter, and how does it look on a table?

A: The Swan stands 23½ inches tall — significantly taller than most decanters in this category. The height is not incidental; it is central to the design. Combined with the swan’s-neck spout and the open crescent body, it reads more like a sculpture than a serving piece when sitting on a sideboard or dinner table.

Is the Riedel Swan a practical everyday decanter or more of an occasion piece?

A: It is both, though its scale and form make it best appreciated when it has an audience. The 26 oz capacity, lead-free crystal construction and elongated pour spout all serve real function — aeration, clarity and a smooth controlled pour. But at 23½ inches tall and mouth-blown by hand, it is the kind of piece you bring out when presentation matters as much as performance.