World's First Vacuum Decanter

Filed in archive Gadgets on February 22, 2007

Metrokane has launched V1, the world's first wine decanter with a vacuum device.

The 52-ounce hand-blown crystal decanter holds and aerates a fine red wine before serving.

After that, it stores any leftover wine without fear of oxidation. Your wine will maintain its flavor because it won't be exposed to oxygen. This eliminates the need to funnel wine back into the bottle.

The decanter's design was inspired in the Apollo spaceships.

How to Use the V1 Vacuum Stopper and Pump:

1. Insert the round vacuum stopper assembly into the decanter.

2. Attach the vacuum pump to the top of the round vacuum stopper assembly.

3. Remove air with the manual vacuum pump until you reach the "red zone" on the vacuum gauge. The vacuum stopper will hold the vacuum for days, and your wine will be preserved for the next serving.

Important: The V1's stopper assembly is designed only for use with the crystal decanter provided. Other decanters are not designed for vacuum pressure and could crack.

Source: Home Improvements Ideas