Riedel Magnum Cabernet Decanter
Made in Austria by the world's most-renowned wineglass maker  (Riedel Crystal, founded in 1756), this decanter allows sediment to  settle, clarifying any older red wine. Even with a young, sediment-free  wine, the decanter makes a beautiful serving vessel by displaying the  wine's color. It's machine blown of brilliant 24 percent lead crystal  and conforms to Riedel's exacting standards: colorless, transparent,  and thin walled. It holds 64 ounces, ample for two 750-milliliter  bottles of wine, and measures 11 inches high. Its graceful, outwardly  curved neck provides a secure grip when pouring. Riedel crystal is used  by fine restaurants all over the world and thus must stand up to  frequent trips through a dishwasher. But because lead crystal has a  soft, coarse surface to convey intense aromas, Riedel recommends that  the decanter be hand washed.--Fred Brack