Thanksgiving is approaching and that means gathering with friends and family, eating a delicious meal and sipping on your favorite wine. Remember the Elf 4 Wine aerator can add a functional and artistic touch to any dining experience. The Elf 4 Wine aerator can either be used with the oak barrel wine stave or sit directly on your wine glass. We are currently shipping Elf 4 Wine aerators in beautiful recycled packaging, just in time for holiday gifts!

Last night we opened a Spanish red wine and poured it through the Elf 4 Wine Aerator. I’ve gotten into the habit of doing a before and after taste test. The difference was significant – before aeration the wine was lighter in color and had “thinner” feel to it. After pouring through the aerator, the color seemed to darken up, the bouquet was much richer and the taste was much more evolved and richer to the palette. I tasted a significant improvement.

We were drinking 1998 Bodegas Lozano La Mancha Oristan Gran Reserva, a blend of Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon. The reviews on cellartracker.com consistently noted to “let this wine breath for 30 minutes” and “decant this wine”. Since we used the Elf 4 Wine aerator, we instantly decanted our wine and enjoyed a lovely red wine with our chicken sausage, kale and garbanzo bean soup. Yummmmm.

The Elf 4 Wine wine stave is made from oak barrels, the wine stain is still visible. The aerator and holder make an eye-catching, artistic piece on the kitchen counter. It always starts a conversation when I have guests over. Not too mention, it has the great function of aerating wine and is the perfect excuse to pop open a bottle of wine to share with friends.

These Elf 4 Wine Aerators are resting on the custom designed holders. This custom wine accessory is made from the recycled wine barrel staves and holds the wine aerator in place on a countertop or table. The wood has retained its dark purple stain from the oak barrels.

Glass designer Leslie Gauglitz was at the Sips and Shoes charity event this weekend pouring Big Daddy wine through the Elf 4 Wine aerator. Sips and Shoes is a shoe auction and wine tasting, raising money for the Ryther Foundation. Wine and Shoes– the stylish ladies in the house were delighted. Leslie scored a HOT pair of Betsy Johnson stilletos!