The Best Wine Aerators For 2023
Because who has time to wait for a bottle to decant?

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Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or a casual imbiber, you’ve probably heard about letting a bottle of wine (particularly red wine) “breathe” after opening it. Here's what that's about: Doing so allows the wine to oxidize, which is supposed to increase the flavors of a wine and release its aromas. It also softens tannins, which in young wines can cause harshness and astringency. But if you're like us, waiting to sip on your favorite oaky cabernet sauvignon can feel like torture. (It's just like waiting for a steak to rest after it’s done cooking—we hate it!) We want our wine and we want it now.
Thankfully, wine aerators are a thing. These handy gadgets speed up the oxidation process. Instead of waiting a half hour or longer for those tannins to mellow out, an aerator can oxidize wine at the speed of a pour. It’s the best of both worlds—better tasting wine without the wait. Some wine aerators even come with filters to keep sediment and sulfites out of your glass, and even fancier models use pressure to pour wine out of a tap.
If you’re in the market for a wine aerator (which makes a great housewarming gift, by the way), we’ve rounded up our top picks to help you narrow down your options. Don't have one yet, but need your wine aerated this very moment? Supposedly a blender will do the trick, but it might freak out your pretentious wine friend, so read the room. (Though if you are looking for a blender, we've got some great picks, too.)
Our top picks
- Best Splurge: Aervana Original 1-Touch Luxury Wine Aerator
- Best Budget: ZORTUNG Wine Aerator With Filter and Purifier Stand
- Best Pourer: Rabbit Super Aerator
- Best Funnel: Vinturi Wine Aerator
- Best For Removing Sulfites: Ullo Wine Purifier
- Best Stainless Steel: ZWILLING 18/10 Stainless Steel Decanter
- Best Coravin Attachment: Coravin Timeless Aerator
How we picked these wine aerators
Even though all wine aerators do pretty much the same thing—expose wine to air, quickly—there are several different ways this can be accomplished. You can pour wine through a funnel-style aerator, insert a pour-style aerator into the bottle's neck, or choose a gadget that uses pressure to push wine out of the bottle. This story includes options for all of the above, and at a range of price points to suit everyone’s preferred style and budget.


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