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The waiter served us wine from an elegant decanter.
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Decanting wine involves pouring out a bottle into another vessel.
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Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 7 Mar. 2025
To add vintage barware to your collection, head to The Hour, which has unique glassware, decanters, and shakers.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
Crystal decanter set pieces While your decanter is the centerpiece of your set, the number of glassware included could be a make-or-break factor.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
Narrow decanters can be used for older wines that need minimal aeration.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 7 Mar. 2025
To add vintage barware to your collection, head to The Hour, which has unique glassware, decanters, and shakers.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
Crystal decanter set pieces While your decanter is the centerpiece of your set, the number of glassware included could be a make-or-break factor.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
Narrow decanters can be used for older wines that need minimal aeration.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Decanter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decanter. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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decanter
noun
de·cant·er
di-ˈkant-ər 
: an ornamental glass bottle used especially for serving wine
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