Thursday, April 23, 2009

Vinturi Wine Aerator

Preface: Some call it a break, I call it unexcused laziness. Here we go once more into the breach!


What Does It Do?: This simple little device makes most wine better. Period.
What Is It Good For?: Everything.
Price: $40

This device, simply, changes everything. If you like wine and don't have a budget for pre-aged Rothchilds or Sassicaias, or the time or space to cellar wine to the optimal age, or don't want to leave the bottle open all day waiting for the wine to finally open up, this gadget is a must.

A must.

The Vinturi Wine Aerator  is a simple device. Place it over your glass, pour wine through, drink! The Vinturi pumps just the right amount of air into the wine, opening up the nose and blasting the flavors forward, while in most cases quelling the astringent bite that many wines can have. It works for both red and white (even though they have two different products aimed individually at red or white, they are both the exact same, just a different color).

It won't make a bad wine good, but it can make a mediocre wine great and a good wine fantastic. Highly recommended.