Customer Reviews for Metrokane V-1 Decanter

Metrokane V-1 Decanter

Pouring a bottle of red wine into a decanter before serving aerates it and improves its character by allowing it to “breathe.” Until now, wine left in the decanter had to be funneled back into the bottle to prevent spoilage. Now, with the V-1 Vacuum Decanter, you can have the advantages of decanting red wine with no disadvantages. You can vacuum-preserve the wine right in the decanter.   The Metrokane V-1 Decanter, designed by Ed Kilduff of Pollen Design, was inspired by the Apollo Spaceship. Each decanter is individually hand-blown of the finest lead-free crystalline quartz. The Vacuum Stopper will hold the vacuum for days, and your wine will be preserved for the next serving.   V-1 Vacuum Decanter:   Hand-blown, lead-free crystal decanter 52 oz. capacity Vacuum preserves your wine right in the decanter No need to funnel wine left in decanter back into bottle Easy to-read gauge tells you when you have pumped the right vacuum Includes: Crystal decanter, vacuum stopper assembly, vacuum pump Important: Stopper Assembly is designed for use ONLY with crystal decanter provided. Other decanters are not designed for vacuum pressure.   Wine Funnel: Made of 18/8 Stainless Steel Faster aeration for wines Dishwasher safe Includes strainer, which filters out sediment Model: 210143
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9 of 11(82%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Metrokane V-1 Decanter
Review 1 for Metrokane V-1 Decanter
Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
babyg
Date:April 11, 2012
"it makes me wine a bit-so i feel better. great quality in preserving my wine.wine taste very class as it pours from a quality container"
Review 2 for Metrokane V-1 Decanter
Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
peachy17
Date:July 22, 2011

Vacuuum Decanter

"Love this decanter!! We have had very pretty decanters in the past,but, this one really saves the flavor of the wine for a long time.We had bought this as part of a wedding gift,but, decided to keep it ourselves. Love it!! Easy to use, easy to clean and it really works well. We highly recommend it!"
Review 3 for Metrokane V-1 Decanter
Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
celico
Location:California
Date:July 19, 2011

great buy

Pros: comes with accessories, glass
Cons: may not fit in narrow fridge
"I am very happy with my purchase. Having this really makes a difference in the wine. It makes cheap wine great!"
Review 4 for Metrokane V-1 Decanter
Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Anonymous
Location:Cerritos, Ca
Date:December 18, 2010

Great product

"I've been using this decanter for more than a year and love it, so much so. that I just purchased another one to give as a gift."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 5 for Metrokane V-1 Decanter
Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Joyeux
Location:Detroit, MI
Date:December 10, 2009

Getting a lot of use from this product.

Pros: quality product., enough capacity to hold a magnum.
Cons: it's heavy., doesn't always pour cleanly.
"We've been using this for about a year now. It makes cheap wine taste better!
I love the way the funnel disperses the wine down the sides of the decanter.
I had trouble getting the pump to work at first. There's a small post in the top that acts as a release when the air is pumped out. You need to pull that up or push it down, I cannot remember, before you can pump the air out.
I don't recall seeing any documentation indicating how to operate that valve correctly. I do remember having trouble with the pump the second time we used, because it was set right the first time we used it.
This is heavy, and because the weight is mainly at the bottom, it can be unwieldy to pour.
Also there isn't a pour spout so occasionally a little wine drips down the outside."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 6 for Metrokane V-1 Decanter
Rating
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
OutinPA
Location:Phila PA
Date:May 21, 2009

Ok for a few months

Pros: worked well when working, price, nice strainer/ aerator
Cons: pump didn't last.
"Was so exited about this product and at first lived up to its promise. Then all of a sudden the pump stopped working. It just wont pump the air out. so now its just a decanter."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 7 for Metrokane V-1 Decanter
Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
racquetball
Location:Alpharetta, GA
Date:February 25, 2009

Great Wine Decanter

Pros: quality product
Cons: took a week to receive it
Model Number: Metrokane V-1 Vacuum Decanter
"Previous reviews claim lack of instructions, however, what I received had adequate instructions and even a web site to view a video. Excellent quality product and it lives up to it's claims."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 8 for Metrokane V-1 Decanter
Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
3Fingers
Location:Winlock, WA
Date:December 14, 2008

Very Useful Device!

Pros: holds vacuum and freshness a long time, included funnel/strainer aerates wine
Cons: inadequate instructions
Model Number: Metrokane V-1 Vacuum Decanter
"After reading the other reviews, I decided to try this item. I've never been able to finish a bottle of wine in one, two, or even three nights (unless my kids are visiting). Long story short, this thing works great. Read the other reviews about how to use it properly, though, as it does not include adequate instructions."
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Review 9 for Metrokane V-1 Decanter
Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
cscofan
Location:CA- wine country
Date:October 30, 2008

Great product

"I have used this for several months and it works well consistently. You just need to make sure the stopper is inserted evenly before pumping and forming a vacuum."
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.
Review 10 for Metrokane V-1 Decanter
Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
pepe1
Date:October 28, 2008

Great Product

"I use this decanter on a daily basis and love it!. Have no issues with the vac pressure holding. Maybe the previous reviewer had a defective item.
considering purchasing another one as a gift.
"
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Review 11 for Metrokane V-1 Decanter
Rating
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Maisy
Date:October 23, 2008

Great Idea,but

"did not hold the vacuum for more than 12 hours. I was constantly pumping the darn thing. Needs improvement, but fabulous idea!"
2 of 3 people found this review helpful.