# Vinturi Red Wine Aerator **URL:** \ **Category:** Gourmet\ **Created:** [October 16, 2009, 12:00am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/vinturi-red-wine-aerator/58302 "2009-10-16T00:00:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![WootBot\_1](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/woot/user_avatar/forums.woot.com/wootbot_1/32/1316623_2.png) [@WootBot\_1](https://forums.woot.com/u/WootBot_1)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2009, 12:00am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/vinturi-red-wine-aerator/58302/1 "2009-10-16T00:00:06Z")
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**Author:** ![Corrado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/woot/user_avatar/forums.woot.com/corrado/32/12998_2.png) [@Corrado](https://forums.woot.com/u/Corrado)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2009, 12:00am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/vinturi-red-wine-aerator/58302/2 "2009-10-16T00:00:49Z")
Vinturi Red Wine Aerator $22.99 + $5 shipping Condition: New Product: 1 Vinturi Red Wine Aerator No CT links for this one. ---
**Author:** ![Cesare](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/woot/user_avatar/forums.woot.com/cesare/32/2573_2.png) [@Cesare](https://forums.woot.com/u/Cesare)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2009, 12:01am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/vinturi-red-wine-aerator/58302/3 "2009-10-16T00:01:27Z")
[Product Website](http://vinturi.com/) Awesome, I always wanted a Vinturi. ---
**Author:** ![kylemittskus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ce73a5/32.png) [@kylemittskus](https://forums.woot.com/u/kylemittskus)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2009, 12:01am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/vinturi-red-wine-aerator/58302/4 "2009-10-16T00:01:21Z")
These are $31 from [Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Vinturi-6700-Essential-Wine-Aerator/dp/B000UPOJ5W/ref=sr_1_1?tag=woot). $3 savings after shipping. ---
**Author:** ![carl669](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/woot/user_avatar/forums.woot.com/carl669/32/109673_2.png) [@carl669](https://forums.woot.com/u/carl669)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2009, 12:01am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/vinturi-red-wine-aerator/58302/5 "2009-10-16T00:01:27Z")
so do these actually work, or is a decanter still better? ---
**Author:** ![saxwizerd45](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b5ac83/32.png) [@saxwizerd45](https://forums.woot.com/u/saxwizerd45)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2009, 12:01am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/vinturi-red-wine-aerator/58302/6 "2009-10-16T00:01:29Z")
Would be totally all over this had I not purchased a Decantus from Ty Caton… And assuming this thing works like my device, yes, it does work. I’ve conducted several unscientific tests (regular pop ‘n’ pour vs. pour through device) and every time there’s been a noticeable positive difference. ---
**Author:** ![richc7](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9e8a1a/32.png) [@richc7](https://forums.woot.com/u/richc7)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2009, 12:02am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/vinturi-red-wine-aerator/58302/7 "2009-10-16T00:02:01Z")
Dang, was really hoping for some Iron Horse pinot even though I don’t have any more money to spend 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![eabrown77](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/woot/user_avatar/forums.woot.com/eabrown77/32/53719_2.png) [@eabrown77](https://forums.woot.com/u/eabrown77)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2009, 12:02am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/vinturi-red-wine-aerator/58302/8 "2009-10-16T00:02:44Z")
great price, don’t use it on higher end wines. This will cause the subtle complexities to dissapear due to rapid oxidation. If you need your wine to open up, use a decantur ---
**Author:** ![Jaiyla](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/woot/user_avatar/forums.woot.com/jaiyla/32/588267_2.png) [@Jaiyla](https://forums.woot.com/u/Jaiyla)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2009, 12:03am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/vinturi-red-wine-aerator/58302/9 "2009-10-16T00:03:02Z")
[QUOTE=carl669, post:5, topic:251646] so do these actually work, or is a decanter still better? [/quote] I work at World Market and we sell this exact model. My General Manager swears by this. You can actually hear the hiss the air when you pour the wine into it. It’s supposed to make it taste like a completely different wine and make it much, much more smooth says my GM. And you cannot find it anywhere else for a better price. I don’t even get it this cheap with my discount! p.s. to anyone who does buy this, on the inside there are small little cracks, but it’s part of the design. don’t be alarmed that it’s broken. ---
**Author:** ![Greshmahg](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/woot/user_avatar/forums.woot.com/greshmahg/32/90307_2.png) [@Greshmahg](https://forums.woot.com/u/Greshmahg)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2009, 12:03am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/vinturi-red-wine-aerator/58302/10 "2009-10-16T00:03:11Z")
OK, I consider myself something of a wine snob. But this? Really? I don’t think so. Talk about a useless gadget. No, check that…it’s not a gadget. It’s a gimmick. ---
**Author:** ![awilder](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/woot/user_avatar/forums.woot.com/awilder/32/55242_2.png) [@awilder](https://forums.woot.com/u/awilder)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2009, 12:04am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/vinturi-red-wine-aerator/58302/11 "2009-10-16T00:04:11Z")
I gave this to my dad last year for his birthday. He said it really works well. Actually, his exact words were: “It turns a bottle of ‘Two-Buck Chuck’ into a $6 bottle!” ---
**Author:** ![ozmotion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/woot/user_avatar/forums.woot.com/ozmotion/32/16719_2.png) [@ozmotion](https://forums.woot.com/u/ozmotion)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2009, 12:05am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/vinturi-red-wine-aerator/58302/12 "2009-10-16T00:05:14Z")
The Vinturi aerator is awesome. If you enjoy wine you absolutely must get it. Anyone who thinks it’s a gimmick, hasn’t tried it. Sadly, though, this woot is only a $3.02 savings over amazon. ---
**Author:** ![claudicina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c6cbf5/32.png) [@claudicina](https://forums.woot.com/u/claudicina)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2009, 12:06am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/vinturi-red-wine-aerator/58302/13 "2009-10-16T00:06:32Z")
What rel difference in the taste of the wine, if any, does aeration make? ---
**Author:** ![trwagner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d9b06d/32.png) [@trwagner](https://forums.woot.com/u/trwagner)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2009, 12:06am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/vinturi-red-wine-aerator/58302/14 "2009-10-16T00:06:42Z")
We actually did a tasting using the Vinturi at a local wine shop. I was very surprised that you can actually tell a difference after using it. It did seem to mellow the wine a bit - the tannins were not quite so pronounced. I agree that this probably shouldn’t be used on older wines, but for younger reds this tool does the trick. I’m in for two! ---
**Author:** ![gcdyersb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/2acd7d/32.png) [@gcdyersb](https://forums.woot.com/u/gcdyersb)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2009, 12:06am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/vinturi-red-wine-aerator/58302/15 "2009-10-16T00:06:27Z")
Phew. Can breath easy knowing there’s no more Iron Horse to tempt me. I have a Vinturi, but I haven’t done a systematic double-blind test to verify its usefulness. I usually decant, especially since wine can often evolve in interesting ways over time. My general feeling is that these do what they claim, though different wines will benefit more or less from rapid aeration. ---
**Author:** ![tommythecat78](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/13edae/32.png) [@tommythecat78](https://forums.woot.com/u/tommythecat78)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2009, 12:07am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/vinturi-red-wine-aerator/58302/16 "2009-10-16T00:07:07Z")
> [@Le Beer (Elixir of Life)](https://forums.woot.com/t/le-beer-elixir-of-life/251646/10): > > OK, I consider myself something of a wine snob. But this? Really? I don’t think so. Talk about a useless gadget. No, check that…it’s not a gadget. It’s a gimmick. Ever tried one? Really great when you don’t have time to decant. I have one and use it quite frequently as I usually don’t have time to decant or am too impatient. ---
**Author:** ![nahman42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/67e7ee/32.png) [@nahman42](https://forums.woot.com/u/nahman42)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2009, 12:07am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/vinturi-red-wine-aerator/58302/17 "2009-10-16T00:07:41Z")
> [@Le Beer (Elixir of Life)](https://forums.woot.com/t/le-beer-elixir-of-life/251646/4): > > These are $31 from [Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Vinturi-6700-Essential-Wine-Aerator/dp/B000UPOJ5W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1255669344&sr=8-1). $3 savings after shipping. Then you buy 3. You’ll save more. ---
**Author:** ![ageedoy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/woot/user_avatar/forums.woot.com/ageedoy/32/292206_2.png) [@ageedoy](https://forums.woot.com/u/ageedoy)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2009, 12:07am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/vinturi-red-wine-aerator/58302/18 "2009-10-16T00:07:50Z")
wow! great price. in for 3. i love mine and i paid almost twice for it. these will make great gifts this chistmas. ---
**Author:** ![damightyanteater](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ba9def/32.png) [@damightyanteater](https://forums.woot.com/u/damightyanteater)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2009, 12:08am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/vinturi-red-wine-aerator/58302/19 "2009-10-16T00:08:25Z")
So yeah, I was pretty skeptical when I saw this on the home page 5 minutes ago so I decided to look up some reviews. all I have to say is, “wow!” Lots a great reviews actually. Professional one w/vid: > **[Product Review: The Vinturi Wine Aerator](https://www.wellesleywinepress.com/2008/10/product-review-vinturi-wine-aerator.html)** > > When Wine Enthusiast delivered the EuroCave wine refrigerator I ordered last year, I thought their "White Glove" service was less than stell... By wired: [http://www.wired.com/reviews/product/vinturi\_aerator](http://www.wired.com/reviews/product/vinturi_aerator) User reviews from amazon: [http://www.amazon.com/Vinturi-Essential-Wine-Aerator/product-reviews/B0029U2GUG/ref=cm\_cr\_dp\_all\_summary?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending](http://www.amazon.com/Vinturi-Essential-Wine-Aerator/product-reviews/B0029U2GUG/ref=cm_cr_dp_all_summary?tag=woot) I’ll think if I have the money to blow I’ll pick this up (gotta check with the woman). I have a decanter at home which I rather use, but this would be great for the picnic basket. ---
**Author:** ![kylemittskus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ce73a5/32.png) [@kylemittskus](https://forums.woot.com/u/kylemittskus)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2009, 12:08am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/vinturi-red-wine-aerator/58302/20 "2009-10-16T00:08:43Z")
> [@Le Beer (Elixir of Life)](https://forums.woot.com/t/le-beer-elixir-of-life/251646/17): > > Then you buy 3. You’ll save more. I think that buying 2 or 3 is a great idea for gifts for wine lovers. Sparky didn’t have one apparently, so I think there are many people who want/don’t have these. Cesare too apparently. [Next page](https://forums.woot.com/t/vinturi-red-wine-aerator/58302.md?page=2)