I have a new must buy gadget for all you wine snobs out there.

The Vinturi


"Simply hold vinturi over a glass and pour wine through. vinturi draws in and mixes the proper amount of air for the right amount of time, allowing your wine to breathe instantly. you'll notice a better bouquet, enhanced flavors and smoother finish. it's that fast. it's that easy."

This is one of the few instances where the marketing hype on some gadget is actually true. The guy pouring at Rosenblum's in Alameda had us all try a couple of their reserve zins from the bottle and through the Vinturi, and it was unanimous - the wine through the Vinturi really was smoother, more nuanced and had a better mouthfeel and bouquet. It's quite amazing what a difference it makes, actually. I belong to a wine club that I've been getting bored with, as most of the wines are nothing to write home about. The Vinturi has turned a few of them that were mediocre before into really enjoyable glasses.

Highly recommended!