5017623 Oak Coasters, 4 Pack 4, Brown

We received the carafe about two years ago, but only discovered long after using it that the glass shows a tiny air bubble near the bottom (part where wine content covers it). This could conceivably cause to be a weak point, but it has nevertheless held up very well in daily use. The carafe is of relatively thin glass, but still very strong and has a very appealing form. The wooden ball holds up well and did't crack, but of course discolored slightly when coming in contact with red wine. That is not disturbing to us and gives some cachet to it.TIP: Some red wines may cause staining on the inside of the glass carafe, for which these fancy flexible brushes are being sold at the risk of breaking the carafe's neck. We have tried recommended alternatives, like denture cleaning tables, but find it highly ineffective and worry about the smell and residual taste. Please do what many experienced sommeliers do; use the amount of 4-5 finely crushed egg shells in some lukewarm water and swirl gently around. You'll see the straining disappear before your eyes and the carafe wil again be crystal clear. The entire process should take about five minutes or less, of course depending on the staining.

This works well, looks okay (I'd prefer a more contemporary look but that's just me), and presents a whole lot better than a wine box sitting on the kitchen counter. Easy to fill, easy to handle, easy to pour from. Not that I drink a lot of wine or anything (moi?), but it holds enough that it doesn't require frequent refills. Another reviewer thought the glass was too thick; I found it to be appropriately sturdy especially for use on, say, a glass table or granite/stone counter. Thin glass chips or breaks easier than thicker glass and this doesn't feel prone to that as opposed to, e.g., a crystal glass. I do not drain it after each use and have noticed no unpleasantness from the wood stopper as another reviewer observed, even after leaving wine in it for a couple of days. If I do there is a glass stopper available on Amazon that I'll try but I'd recommend seeing how you like it as-is before you consider adding that. Nice little piece of dress-up for the low-rent oenophile.

Sofisticated serviceable glass little bottles with very original wood ball top, they are multiple ways to be used for example to stored different kinds of condiments or olive oil and vinegar, indeed the design is something to talk about and I'm happy to kept them for myself, they also are a great item as a gift for birthdays or holidays. On the minus side is for the packing since they come protect with Styrofoam and we all know that is not recyclable I will be very happy if the company who make them can use something more sustainable to protect this items please please please we all need to be more conscious about how to help our planet, little by little we can became the generation that will stop the horrific harm that we have done to our earth, maybe this comment should not be wrote in this review but we all have to take a step towards a better way to protect and implement our thoughts. I truly recommend this product since is even more beautiful in person you won't be disappointed.

Made in China for a Swedish company. Quality blemish-free crystal glass. Perfect size for a single 750 ml bottle of wine but it can hold more. The spout is thick and sturdy which makes it less likely to break or chip than thinner lip decanters. I highly recommend this decanter for its shape, easy of use and high class look. Dripping after pouring was not a problem. It comes with a removable wood ball that sits in the spout. It's basically superfluous since the purpose of the decanter is to let the wine breathe, not stop it up. It might be useful for keeping dust out when storing the decanter in a cabinet or on a shelf, but I won't be using it all.

These are beautifully pictured. I was disappointed to open the box and find one of the spice jars chipped. In addition, the chipped jar was noticeably lighter in weight and a thinner glass than the other one. The glass is also cloudy. I’m afraid that with even the slightest set-down on the counter this one will shatter. The glass is so thin. The second jar seems to be fine but a heavier bottom to these spice jars would be more appealing.

Looks beautiful and everyone asks where I bought them. Good quality. One star off because the spout drips oil a bit and the wooden ball gets oily and sticky over time if you don’t wipe down the neck area each time you pour.

Arrived in perfect condition. A beautiful center piece for special occasions or just every night dinners. I use for water.After staying at a hotel that had similar ones as these, I looked on Amazon to find my own. Love it.

I bought this for my husband to hold white wine in because he already had a different Segaform wine carafe that holds his red wine. We absolutely love it! They look so nice together on our table! The oak stopper is exactly what we were looking for, gives it a nice rustic look while still looking elegant enough for a dinner party. It fits perfectly with no gaps and keep the gnats out so you can enjoy having wine on the patio! While others complain about the glass being too thin and "cheap" looking, I have to disagree. I'm a very clumsy person and have broken many glass dishes, but this hasn't in the 3 months I've had it! Of course I'm not banging it around though! Lol! I would recommend this for anyone who wants a nice glass carafe to hold white wine or anything else!

EDIT: The item shattered into about 50 pieces the 4th or 5th time I used it. Obviously I can no longer recommend it.It's an excellent decanter however the wooden stopper definitely imparts an oaky flavour into the decanter and as such, wine. I use this regularly however there's no way I'll use it with the stopper. At some point I'll buy a glass one however until then I juts use a bit of card to prevent flies getting in etc.

This is yet another great product by the Scandinavian Co' Sagaform. It's a very simple idea that works well and even the Oak stopper is very eye catching...We use it as a Water Carafe and our guests always ask "where did we get it from "?The price is also good in comparison to a few well known high street department stores that also has the Sagaform range but much more expensive .

Arrived on time, nicely packaged, enjoyed by owner.

A very attractive decanter but practically it’s a little awkward. To decant the wine into a glass you have to tip the decanter with precision, not too far otherwise the wine spills out !

This is a very nice inexpensive carafe that looks very nice. Good for airing wine before drinking. The oak ball is a nice touch. The carafe comes nicely packaged. Ours had a minor air bubble in the glass, that I've only remembered whilst writing this review. It doesn't affect the looks at all, as evidenced by the fact that I'd forgotten about it.