Breathe easy with the Cabernet Magnum decanter. Crafted of high-quality crystal, this Riedel carafe aerates any wine – red, white, young or old – with effortless grace. Perfect for any table and occasion, with any Riedel stemware collection. Decanting diminishes the amount of carbon dioxide and ""matures"" the wine, allowing the bouquet to develop faster. On the palate, decanted wine expresses higher levels of fruit in red wines and tends to integrate and smooth out tannins. When decanting older wine to separate it from its sediment, slowly pour the wine into the decanter without allowing any sediment to leave the bottle. When decanting younger wines in order to increase oxygenation, reveal more complexity, and open up aromas and flavors, turn the bottle directly into the decanter and let it splash into the vessel to promote oxygenation