Top 10 Wine Decanters

(TDB) - Why pour a fine wine from a simple bottle, or simple decanter for that matter, when it can be poured from a mouth-blown work of art?

When it comes to wine decanters there are some truly inspiring, elegant and unusual designs to choose from.

We have trawled the internet to find some of the best with glassware giant Riedel, known for its imaginative mouth-blown glass designs, leading the pack.

Riedel Horse Decanter

Price: £495.00 – Riedel

Glassware giant Riedel released its latest decanter earlier this year featuring a concave horse figure cleverly appearing to sip its contents. Designed by 11th-generation Riedel Crystal president and CEO, Maximilian Riedel, the 23 inch mouth-blown crystal decanter was inspired by the Chinese Year of the Horse and the famous Royal Lipizzans – a rare and aristocratic breed originating from Austria. The decanter’s concave profile is designed to oxygenate the wine.

Grand Coeur - Etienne Meneau

Price: €3,000 (£2,479)

The Grand Coeur is one in a series of decanters designed by French sculptor Etienne Meneauas part of her ‘Strange Carafes’ collection. Each of her carafes hold one bottle of wine and this one can be yours for just €3,000. This limited edition decanter, made from borosilicate glass, decanter stands at 32cm with just 12 made.

Rainman wine decanter by Skruf

Price: £49

The Rainman is a decanter made by Swedish firm Skruf with wine poured from eight small holes on the side of the vessel, producing a “showerhead-like” effect.