Author: Maurice Savaryego, M.Sc.Eng. (Learn More)
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Comparing the Vinturi and Rabbit Wine Aerators
Wine aerators work according to the Bernoulli's principle which states that as the speed of a moving fluid increases, the pressure within that fluid decreases. They use the difference in pressure to pull in just the right amount of air, bubbling it together with the wine to aerate the liquid.
The Vinturi aerator is a slick and elegant gadget, shaped a bit like a stylish over-sized bullet made of thick plastic that looks more like luxurious glass, and with a chic black stripe around it. To use it, you pour the wine from a bottle into a narrow glass-like reservoir held over your wine glass. The wine burbles through the aerator and flows into the glass below.
If you also get the slick Vinturi Tower, then you can simply place the aerator into the tower's holder, place the glass underneath, and serve the wine with one hand. The stylish tower (about 12 inches high) not only eases the pouring of wine by holding the aerator, but it certainly adds elegance and drama to your table. Note that the Vinturi Tower is not required for proper use of the aerator. But as mentioned, it frees one hand, and adds a touch of elegance to your table. Note also that Vinturi also offers an aerator for white wines.
The Vinturi aerator and the Vinturi tower are shown below:
The Vinturi aerator is a slick and elegant gadget, shaped a bit like a stylish over-sized bullet made of thick plastic that looks more like luxurious glass, and with a chic black stripe around it. To use it, you pour the wine from a bottle into a narrow glass-like reservoir held over your wine glass. The wine burbles through the aerator and flows into the glass below.
If you also get the slick Vinturi Tower, then you can simply place the aerator into the tower's holder, place the glass underneath, and serve the wine with one hand. The stylish tower (about 12 inches high) not only eases the pouring of wine by holding the aerator, but it certainly adds elegance and drama to your table. Note that the Vinturi Tower is not required for proper use of the aerator. But as mentioned, it frees one hand, and adds a touch of elegance to your table. Note also that Vinturi also offers an aerator for white wines.
The Vinturi aerator and the Vinturi tower are shown below:
(Phote credits: Vinturi)
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(Phote credits: Vinturi)
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The Metrokane Rabbit aerator consists of two integrated pieces which can be easily detached for cleaning. The aerator unit is inserted directly into your bottle. therefore you don't need to hold the aerator above your wine glass with your other hand while you are pouring the wine. You just pour the wine into your glass with a single hand.
This aerator can also be purchased as a kit, bundled with the two-step waiter's Metrokane corkscrew made of steel with a built in serrated knife blade which allows the removal of all cork types with ease in a simple two step operation. It is really the type of corkscrew preferred by waiters and sommeliers everywhere.
The Metrokane Rabbit aerator and corkscrew are shown below:
(Phote credits: Rabbit)
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We have tried both these products, and even though we like the results better with the Vinturi, we have to say that the Rabbit works also very well. However, the latter does not seem to be as sturdy and solid as the Vinturi, and therefore it may not last as long. The quality difference is of course reflected in the cost of the Metrokane Rabbit aerator which is less than Vinturi's. So, if cost is a consideration for you, and if you don't intend to use the aerator very often, go for the Rabbit. Otherwise, if you are looking for something slicker to impress your guests and that will last a very long time, then go for the Vinturi.
In terms of taste, both products improve your wine's bouquet and taste, and having tried both on different people, we were surprised to see that some preferred the results obtained with the Vinturi, while others preferred the Rabbit. Taste-wise our own preference still goes to the Vinturi, but we think this is more a matter of personal taste rather than quality of the wine produced. And as mentioned earlier, if you don't want to pay more, and you don't intend to use it very frequently, you will be quite satisfied with the Rabbit.
Finally, remember that the Rabbit aerator requires only one hand, while the Vinturi requires both hands for proper use, unless you also buy the Vinturi Tower which frees one hand.
Vinturi and Rabbit Wine Aerators on Amazon
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Please Note: For non-US customers, when you click the links below, you will be provided with the Amazon links for your country (such as Canada or UK), if the product is available in your country.
Please Note: For non-US customers, when you click the links below, you will be provided with the Amazon links for your country (such as Canada or UK), if the product is available in your country.
Vinturi:
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Vinturi
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Vinturi Deluxe
Wine Aerator & Tower
Metrokane Rabbit:
Metrokane Rabbit
Wine Aerator
Metrokane Rabbit
Aerator Kit with Corkscrew:
