| | |  | Wine Accessory Sets | Home » » » » » Metrokane V1 World's First Vacuum Decanter | | | | | | | Description: | | The world's first vacuum decanter, the V1 allows wine lovers to improve the character of a red wine by aerating it, then vacuum preserve any wine that remains in the decanter. | | | Features: | |
• World's first vacuum decanter maintains wine character until next pouring
• Set features 52-ounce handblown crystal decanter
• Also includes stopper with vacuum gauge and hand pump
• Lead-free decanter eliminates worries about leaching into wine
• Wash decanter by hand; 5-year warranty on stopper and pump
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 13.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 7.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 7.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 3.6 pounds | | Package Length:
| 13.54 inches | | Package Width:
| 9.61 inches | | Package Height:
| 7.87 inches | | Package Weight:
| 3.84 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 33 reviews |
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35 of 35 found the following review helpful:
 Great product but poor explanation of operationJan 12, 2008
By Peter Lombardi
The problem with the Metrokane is not that it doesn't work. It does work very well. The issue lies in the uninformative user instructions that come with it. I consider myself to be an intuitive person when it comes to problem solving. I have to say that this product took me a few minutes to figure out but when I did, I found that it works very well indeed.
Here how it works:
1) Place the stopper in the decanter
2) Pull the button on top of the stopper all the way up.
3) Use the vacuum pump (about 15-20 pumps) until the guage indicates that it is in the "red zone".
4) This is the very important part. THEN PUSH THE BUTTON BACK DOWN AGAIN! Not doing this allows the vacuum to escape.
5) When you are ready to drink your wine, simply pull the button and the vacuum will release at which point the stopper can easily be removed.
If you want a beautiful crystal decanter then buy a Reidel. If you're looking for a way to decant your wine and safely store it for several days while you enjoy it, then this product works very well.
If you can't figure it out, e-mail me and I'll explain it to you.
Cheers
20 of 21 found the following review helpful:
 Fantastic Device!Mar 15, 2008
By Phil Harris
So, after reading the reviews of others, I rolled the dice and purchased this. I'm a dopey engineer and just couldn't believe this doesn't work, especially after seeing it advertised in my last Wine Spectator mag.
Yes, the manufacturer should re-author the instructions...
Okay, what is forgotten is this simple item:
After you place the stopper in the flask, (I'm going to paint mine and see if Barbara Eden pops out)and prior to putting the vacuum plunger on the top, you will see a small black pin (for lack of a better term)that you'll eventually pull up to release the vacuum.
Pull it up prior to drawing the vacuum. You will feel a little click.
If you don't, you'll get a great bicep workout.
If you do, you'll get a great vacuum in less than 20 pulls. (not so great a workout)
To release said vacuum, pull that pin again and you will hear the sound of atmospheric pressure returning to your vintage vino. Press the stopper up from one side, then the other and you're home free!
Simple~Enjoy!
24 of 26 found the following review helpful:
Successful Wine PreserverMar 24, 2007
By Ebert Weidner
The Metrokane V1 successfully creates a vacuum to preserve an unfinished bottle of wine. However, it is moderately difficult to open the decanter after releasing the pressure, and it must be watched from day to day to be sure that an adequate vacuum is maintained.
19 of 20 found the following review helpful:
 No lead, that's good. Pour could be better.May 12, 2007
By Ellsworth Hampton
I bought this decanter mainly because it was lead-free crystal. I am uncomfortable storing wine in lead crystal because the lead can leach into the wine. The vacuum was a bonus, though after a few hours the vacuum is lost. It drips a little on the pour, resulting in a wine ring gathering on any surface it sits on. I'm guessing there are better lead-free crystal decanters out there.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
This is what I have been searching for...Oct 04, 2007
By Rudy in PG
My wife can't drink red wine. I hate to open a good bottle of red since I'm the only one drinking it. I have tried several products including an expensive wine saver that used nitrogen cartridges (also expensive.) This is a good example of KISS. It is easy to use. I had no problem at all in using the pump like another reviewer. The pump and stopper has a FIVE-year guarantee - I saved my Amazon receipt. You do have to muscle the plug out of a vacuum flask, but if you can deal with corks, I don't think it's a big problem. Use your thumbs and rock the large cap back and forth. The real test was the wine. It was very good. I have tried everything and usually drink the whole bottle because that's been about the only way to have it taste fresh. But my last bottle I kept three days and just re-pumped it after opening. I'm writing this because I read the negative reviews and I think this a very good product. I'm happy and don't feel compelled to guzzle the wine.
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