decanter
Stoppered serving bottle
A decanter is a glass vessel, typically elegant and often ornamental, used to hold wine or liquor after it has been transferred from its original bottle.
The practice of decanting wine serves to separate it from sediment and allow it to breathe, improving flavor.
Decanters for spirits like whiskey or brandy are primarily decorative and keep the contents readily accessible for serving.
She poured the aged port into a crystal decanter before dinner.
Formal event marking occasions
- sommelierTrained wine service professional
- tablesideNext to seated diners
- serviceAid or maintenance
- diningEating a meal
etiquette · banquet · toast · hospitality · presentation · aerate · tradition
Stopperless serving vessel
- pitcherPouring vessel or hurler
- ewerHandled pouring vessel
- flagonHandled vessel for serving
- flaskPortable liquid container
jug · bottle · amphora · cruet · crystal · glassware · stopper · spout
Send liquid streaming out
- flowUnbroken forward movement
- dispenseGive out in portions
- transferMove between locations
- streamSteady continuous flow
tip · tilt · serve · splash · gurgle · liquid · sediment · strain
Quality from past eras
- cabernetDry red wine variety
- merlotDark-skinned wine grape
- chardonnayWhite wine grape variety
- pinotWinemaking grape family
sauvignon · zinfandel · claret · sommelier · tannins · terroir · bouquet · legs
Infuse with breathable element
- breatheExchange air through lungs
- openNot closed
- enhanceIncrease in quality
- tanninsAstringent plant compounds
smoothness · bouquet · complexity · aroma · palate · finish · depth · character
Oak-aged grain spirit
- bourbonCorn-based American spirit
- scotchDecisively put an end to
- brandySpirit from fermented fruit
- cognacGrape-based distilled spirit
rum · liquor · bar · barware · highball · neat · rocks · spirits
Elegance of manner
- sophisticationCultured elegance and complexity
- luxuryExpensive nonessential comfort
- opulenceShowy, abundant prosperity
- ornateElaborately decorated
grandeur · decorative · display · sideboard · formal · heirloom · antique · collectible
Emit flashing light
- transparencyState of being see-through
- refractionWave bending between media
- brillianceExceptional intelligence or luster
- clarityState of being understandable
cut-glass · facet · shimmer · gleam · luster · handcrafted · etched · blown
ceremony
Formal event marking occasions
dining · etiquette · banquet · toast · hospitality · presentation · aerate · tradition
carafe
Stopperless serving vessel
flask · jug · bottle · amphora · cruet · crystal · glassware · stopper · spout · handle
pour
Send liquid streaming out
stream · tip · tilt · serve · splash · gurgle · liquid · sediment · strain · separate
vintage
Quality from past eras
- cabernetDry red wine variety
- merlotDark-skinned wine grape
- chardonnayWhite wine grape variety
pinot · sauvignon · zinfandel · claret · sommelier · tannins · terroir · bouquet · legs · cellar
oxygenate
Infuse with breathable element
tannins · smoothness · bouquet · complexity · aroma · palate · finish · depth · character · soften
whiskey
Oak-aged grain spirit
cognac · rum · liquor · bar · barware · highball · neat · rocks · spirits · cocktail
refinement
Elegance of manner
- sophisticationCultured elegance and complexity
- luxuryExpensive nonessential comfort
- opulenceShowy, abundant prosperity
ornate · grandeur · decorative · display · sideboard · formal · heirloom · antique · collectible · centerpiece
sparkle
Emit flashing light
- transparencyState of being see-through
- refractionWave bending between media
- brillianceExceptional intelligence or luster
clarity · cut-glass · facet · shimmer · gleam · luster · handcrafted · etched · blown · baccarat
- Wine Termstannin, bouquet, terroir, cru, cuvee
- Sommelierwine steward, wine tasting, wine pairing, wine list, blind tasting
- wine accessoriescorkscrew, corkscrews, wine glasses, wine stopper, wine bucket
- bottlesglass bottle, beer bottle, wine bottle, water bottle, milk bottle
- breakablesglass, vase, mirror, dishes, plates
- containersbag, bags, box, boxes, bottle
decanterwine bottle
Glass container for fermented grapes
barrel · cask · storage container · carboy · jug
decanterbottle
Container for liquids
carton · box wine · keg · shipping container
- wine decanterVessel for aerating vintages
- crystal decanterGlass container for serving drinks