Alpha Crystal Decanter for Wine in Canada
Completely hand-blown and handcrafted with a razor-sharp, no-drip rim.
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The Gabriel-Glas Alpha is a hand-blown crystal wine decanter that pairs sculptural design with practical wine service. Skilled artisans shape each piece from premium lead-free crystal, creating a balanced form with openings at both ends for aeration, a gently curved base that helps separate sediment, and a diamond-cut, diamond-polished rim for a clean, drip-free pour. Designed for both young wines and mature bottles, Alpha brings precision and presence to the table.
Product Highlights
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Completely hand-blown and handcrafted from premium lead-free crystal
Diamond-cut and diamond-polished rim for a precise, drip-free pour
Open at both ends to maximize wine aeration and oxygenation
Gentle curved base helps manage sediment in aged wines
Balanced weight distribution supports steady, controlled pouring
Dishwasher safe, with brilliant clarity that showcases the wine
Why You'll Love It
The Alpha earns its place as both a working decanter and a centerpiece. Its dual-opening design increases aeration for younger wines, while the curved base helps manage sediment in mature bottles. The precisely finished rim supports a controlled, drip-free pour, and the balanced hand-blown form feels steady in service. For collectors, sommeliers, and hosts who value craftsmanship, it makes decanting a considered part of the wine experience without compromising function.
A Note from Jonah
"Decanting a wine is an act of respect. Respect for the wine in that a little oxygen and a chance to unfurl allows it to show off its complexity. Respect for the drinker in that a decanted wine is easier on the palate and more open on the nose. Alpha Decanter adds a touch of respect for the art of glass blowing with its graceful curve and precise details."
- Height: 300 mm (11.81 in)
- Width: 85 mm (3.34 in)
- Weight: 715 g (25.22 oz) with variability since each is completely handmade and unique
- Total volume: approximately 1500 ml (50.72 fl oz)
- Workable volume (so that it pours correctly): 750 ml (25.36 fl oz)
- Rinse with hot water after use
- Dishwasher safe and recommended when needed
- Powdered detergent is usually better than liquid
- Be sure it's safe from falling over
- Polish when damp and still steamy
- Store in a well-ventilated area
Stunning Lead-Free Crystal
Made from carefully sourced, low-iron sand that is blended with a proprietary mix of metals and purifiers that add clarity and brilliance while also strengthening the material.
Graceful Design
Decanting a wine helps to open the aromas and soften the tannins. Doing these with elegance and beauty is simply a bonus.
Hand-blown and Handcrafted
The same artisans that make the stunning Gold Edition stems make the Alpha Decanter from the same, stunning, lead-free crystal.
Precise Details
The rim of the decanter is diamond cut and diamond polished to be razor sharp and drip-free.
Brilliant & Strong
The artistry of Gabriel-Glas lies at its very core: the crystal itself. It starts with the careful sourcing of low-iron sand (to prevent that familiar green cast of a Coke bottle) and the precise and constantly adjusted addition of metals and purifiers like Erbium through the melting process. The result is a stunningly brilliant, fiercely hard crystal.
Hand-blown & Handcrafted
Each Alpha Decanter is hand-blown and handcrafted from lead-free crystal by the same artisans that make the best-in-class Gold Edition stems. It takes years of experience and a hot furnace to be able to form the gentle curve of the decanter while maintaining the thickness of glass.
It’s all in the Details
Pouring from a decanter with the aplomb of a Master Sommelier requires a decanter that won’t drip red wine all over the tablecloth. And that requires a precisely finished, razor-sharp rim. For the Alpha Decanter it is cut by a diamond polished by a diamond wheel to give it a gorgeous look and a drip-free experience.
