A highly elaborate wine decanter makes a resplendent centrepiece for a dinner party. But when it comes to washing, drying, storing and handling it, that's when things tend to come crashing down. True connoisseurs who decant their wine regularly opt for something simple, elegant, practical and functional. That's where Riedel's compact and pleasing Wine Friendly Decanter comes into play. It can be used for reds and whites, it softens young wines and allows old wines to breathe and open up, it's dishwasher safe and can be dried simply by turning it upside down on a drying rack or tea towel. In a pinch, it also doubles up as an excellent water jug or carafe. The classic design suits a range of settings and is ideal for any type of wine - red, white or Champagne - as it is perfectly sized for your fridge door or an ice bucket. Truly a friend to all wines. The Riedel family can trace their trade in luxury glassware back to Johann Cristoph, born in 1673. Now in the hands of the 11th generation, Maximilian Josef Riedel, this multi-award-winning, family-run business has become as entwined with the world of fine wine as the vines themselves. Combining science, the experience of some of the world's finest palates and a pinch of magic, they design their glorious glasses to enhance the bouquet, texture, flavour, finish and pleasure delivered by specific grape varieties. Anyone lucky enough to attend one of their wine glass tasting events will be converted for life. The adage of having'the right tool for the right job'has never been more fitting than when enjoying wine from a Riedel.