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post #1 of 9
12/3/07 at 1:16am
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I'd like to buy my father a nice decanter or two for Christmas; they can be individual or in a set. Looking for reasonable prices here, the $50-100 range (the higher end being if we're doing two). He has a nice cherry wood bar with marble fronting, but the aesthetic doesn't really influence the purchase.
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post #2 of 9
12/3/07 at 1:20am
He might like something classic...try to find him one with a similar texture glass as the Polo Safari bottle.
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post #3 of 9
12/3/07 at 1:29am
http://www.conranusa.com/searchlist....language=en-US
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post #4 of 9
12/3/07 at 4:46am
I highly recommend
http://www.ravenscroftcrystal.com/

All of their decanters are lead free just incase you decide to store port in it.
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post #5 of 9
12/3/07 at 1:37pm
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It'll be for port, brandy, etc, and not for wine, so I'll be buying one that can be topped.
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post #6 of 9
12/3/07 at 2:04pm
Are you looking for one that's contemporary or classic in design?
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post #7 of 9
12/3/07 at 6:46pm
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Originally Posted by blank View Post
It'll be for port, brandy, etc, and not for wine, so I'll be buying one that can be topped.

I have a question;

Does a good 30 or 40 year Tawny need to be in a darker bottle? I really don't know much about port wine, only that I really enjoy it.

What are your recommendations?

I know people put sherry in regular crystal, but what about port?
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post #8 of 9
12/5/07 at 10:59pm
Traditionally, Port would go in a clear wine decanter-- one would drink up a bottle when opened. Not that it's terrible after a day or two, but it won't be at its best. Sherry hold up better over time, and can be left on the counter with less damage.
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post #9 of 9
12/15/07 at 6:16pm
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Originally Posted by captain crunch View Post
I highly recommend
http://www.ravenscroftcrystal.com/

All of their decanters are lead free just incase you decide to store port in it.

thank you. i bought him a ravenscroft.
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