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These 9 Best-in-Class Wine Aerators Will Help You Get the Most Out of Every Drop

This gadget will take your wine to a tastier place.

Headshot of Kathleen WillcoxBy Kathleen Willcox
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Wine lovers spend a lot of time and money purchasing bottles to savor. Whether you have a favorite go-to bottle of wine or are a wine enthusiast with a wine subscription, investing in a wine aerator is the key to truly bringing your wine-drinking experience to the next level.

There are a number of ways to aerate your wine. We’ve included several options in our list, all of which will improve the flavor of your wine quickly. And despite the number of complex and pricey wine aerators on the market, wine professionals say that the most streamlined options often end up being the most practical.

“Simple is best when it comes to wine aerators,” says Paul Kushner, owner of Pennsylvania bar Steam Pub and CEO of MyBartender.com. “An aerator that’s easy to clean, easy to use, and pours directly into the wine glass are all priorities in my book.”

Read on for happier hours ahead!

Best Wine Aerators

    How We Evaluated

    We want your wine to taste delicious, and in a bid to make that happen, we reviewed hundreds of aerators, combing through professional and user reviews to find the best ones on the market. We also considered options like the incredible budget buy from TenTen Labs and this elegant stand-alone carafe/aerator but ultimately dismissed them because the budget option leaked too much and the carafe was too impractical.

    Whether you're looking for the perfect wine gift for the oenophile in your life or are simply adding one to your collection of useful wine tools, we’ve included options that suit every kind of wine lover, from the casual to the serious. We've also included options that range in price from $12 to $60. Cheers!

    1
    Best Overall

    Vintorio Wine Aerator

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    Pros
    • BPA-free
    • Simple to use
    • Portable
    Cons
    • Some say it is fragile

    If you want a wallet-friendly aerator that does its job with no muss or fuss, check this one out. This Vintorio Wine aerator has an average 4.6-star rating from more than 16,830 reviewers on Amazon — and it’s easy to see why.

    It’s straightforward, effective, and does exactly what it’s supposed to, which is to make your wine tastier in one simple step.

    This aerator was designed to have a large chamber and air intake system, which infuses wine with the optimal amount of oxygen in what’s known as the Bernoulli effect.

    Simply insert the rubber stopper with the tapered acrylic pourer into the wine glass, pour, and done. Reviewers love this tool for making even their “cheap wine taste great!”

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    Key Specs

    Size5.9 x 1.1 x 1.1-inches
    MaterialAcrylic
    BatteriesNo
    2
    Best Value

    Rabbit Wine Aerator and Pourer

    Wine Aerator and Pourer
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    Best Value

    Rabbit Wine Aerator and Pourer

    Pros
    • Great everyday aerator
    • Durable
    Cons
    • Some say it doesn’t aerate as well as others on the market

    This wallet-friendly Rabbit aerator works in a flash. This no-frills Rabbit wine aerator upgrades your glass of wine with simple ease.

    Just place the stainless steel aerator and pourer into your bottle for a drip-free pour that instantly aerates your wine, improving flavors and softening harsh edges.

    Reviewers love the sleek design and the effectiveness, but some note that it isn’t quite as effective as other models on the market. Reviewers say this “affordable” aerator works as well as pricier options they’ve tried, and is “easy to clean too!”

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    Key Specs

    Size1.1 x 1.1 x 5.25 inches
    MaterialStainless steel, acrylic
    BatteriesNo
    3
    Best Multiuse

    BeRicham 3-in-1 Stainless Steel Wine Aerator

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    BeRicham 3-in-1 Stainless Steel Wine Aerator

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    Pros
    • Great for entertaining
    • Versatile
    • Easy to use
    Cons
    • Requires a hand-wash

    This aerator doubles as a quick-chiller and can be used for all kinds of drinks. This multitasking wine tool aerates your wine, filters and pours it, and also allows you to quickly chill your bottle.

    The aerator has a built-in dual-intake valve that brings more oxygen to the party, enhancing all the rich flavors hidden in your wine.

    The stainless steel wine chiller rod can be kept in your freezer and inserted into the bottle via the aerator, chilling your bottle of room-temp wine without diluting the flavors.

    Reviewers love this “fabulous,” budget-friendly multitasker aerator, with many noting that they use the chilling rod for a variety of drinks—not just wine! Others say it makes a great gift.

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    Key Specs

    Size12.6 x .8 x .8-inches
    MaterialStainless steel, acrylic
    BatteriesNo
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    Best Splurge

    Aervana Essentials Electric Wine Aerator

    Essentials Electric Wine Aerator
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    Best Splurge

    Aervana Essentials Electric Wine Aerator

    Pros
    • Versatile
    • “Wow” factor makes it a great party trick
    • Effective
    Cons
    • Batteries not included

    This aerator is 6-times more effective than other gravity-fed aerators on the market, thanks to its high-tech bells and whistles. Simply turn your wine into a tap by placing it on top of your bottle.

    It includes a tube that gets inserted into the bottle and leaves sediment behind as wine travels up through it, into the “tap,” and then your glass.

    The Aervana aerator works instantly to aerate your wine with one touch of a button. The Aervina comes in your choice of blue, white, or yellow. It should be noted that six AAA batteries are required and are not included. Reviewers say this aerator makes the “best gift” and that it works “very well as an aerator.”

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    Key Specs

    Size10 x 6 x 3 inches
    MaterialGlass
    Batteries6 AAA required, not included
    5
    Best Multistage Design

    Zazzol Wine Aerator Decanter

    Wine Aerator Decanter
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    Best Multistage Design

    Zazzol Wine Aerator Decanter

    Pros
    • Superior aeration
    • 100% satisfaction guarantee
    • Great gift
    Cons
    • Not as durable as some

    Zazzol delivers enhanced flavors and aromas and achieves great balance in wines in just seconds. This Zazzol aerator turns okay wine into a great wine.

    The multistage, patented design aerates wine up to three times as effective as competitors. Its handheld design also prevents leaks, drips, and unexpected overflows.

    Some reviewers recommend it as a gift for your wine-loving friends and families. One reviewer says that they did a blind taste test with friends and found the improvement in the aerated wine was “incredible and unmistakable.” We’re sold!

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    Key Specs

    Size7.7 x 4 x 2.8-inches
    MaterialAcrylic
    BatteriesNo
    6
    Best Electric Aerator

    JIFAR Electric Wine Aerator and Pump

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    Pros
    • Lightweight and portable
    • Able to serve 30 bottles of wine when charged
    • Self-cleaning
    Cons
    • Too high-tech for some

    This Jifar electric aerator features an oxygenator and pourer that gives wine optimal air with just the touch of a button. The non-spill spout then serves up 1.2 ounce pours every 2 seconds, ensuring almost immediate flavor enhancement.

    The aerator also comes with a stopper for storing your wine. Clean it by dispensing 3 bottles of water instead of wine. Reviewers love that the aerator fits multiple bottle tops and features a USB cable for recharging in addition to the battery.

    In just one charge, it has the power to aerate an impressive 30 bottles. Reviewers love how it delivers a completely smooth taste in a sleek package, is “incredibly easy to use,” and serves as a “conversation starter.”

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    Key Specs

    Size5.8 x 4 x 1.5-inches
    MaterialStainless steel, acrylic
    BatteriesBuilt-in battery with Micro USB cable for recharging
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    Best Seal

    Haley's Corker Wine Stopper Set

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    Best Seal

    Haley's Corker Wine Stopper Set

    Pros
    • Dishwasher safe
    • BPA-free
    • Stores bottles on side without leaks
    Cons
    • Not everyone loves plastic (even when it’s BPA-free)

    This wine aerator also works as a pourer, stopper, and resealer, and users on Amazon are obsessed, with 91% of reviewers giving it five stars. The set of four aerators and resealers is great for casual wine lovers who like to swap out their wine options from night to night, depending on what they’re in the mood for.

    The BPA-free, food-safe plastic creates a liquid-tight seal, allowing you to store them upright or on their side in the back of the fridge. The stoppers fit standard-sized bottles and are dishwasher-safe.

    Reviewers dub the aerators “great” and say they “keep wine fresh for several evenings.” Others say the seal is so sturdy that they're able to use these for traveling, and say even on the go, the seal locks liquid in the bottle.

    Key Specs

    Size2.4 x 1.1 x 1.1 inches
    MaterialPlastic
    BatteriesNo
    8
    Pro Favorite

    Vinturi Wine Aerator

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    Pro Favorite

    Vinturi Wine Aerator

    Pros
    • Uses patented technology for the optimal amount of wine-oxygen contact
    • Comes with 2-year warranty
    Cons
    • Specifically designed for red wine (their white wine aerator is sold separately)

    Casual wine lovers and pros alike are partial to Venturi. This aerator gets 5 stars from 82% of reviewers on Amazon, and Kushner dubs Vinturi his “favorite. It’s easy to use, delivers wines with great flavors, and is dishwasher safe.”

    Vinturi’s patented technology allows you to pour and aerate wine by delivering an optimum burst of oxygen to the wine on its way into your glass. The aerator is also dishwasher-safe, intuitive to use, and comes with a 2-year warranty.

    Reviewers say it’s a “must-have” for wine lovers, adding that it makes a “noticeable, positive difference in the taste of my wines.”

    Key Specs

    Size4 x 6 inches
    MaterialPlastic
    BatteriesNo
    9
    Most Fun

    My Pour Head Animal Wine Pourer

    Animal Wine Pourer
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    Most Fun

    My Pour Head Animal Wine Pourer

    Pros
    • Multiple characterful animal options, including horse, owl, octopus, and fat cat
    • Dishwasher safe
    Cons
    • The rubber stopper can slip off (although it's easy to reattach)

    If you want happy hour to be fun as well as delicious, step right up! This unique wine stopper and aerator is forged from premium-grade stainless steel and is dishwasher safe.

    More than 89% of reviewers on Amazon give the aerator 5 out of 5 stars, praising the way the “cute,” “durable” aerators “transform” their wines.

    Others say that “unlike several other aerators” they’ve tried, this one doesn’t leak. The aerator is also an eye-catcher and a fun way to pay tribute to your favorite animal. Fashionistas can opt for the stiletto stopper.

    Key Specs

    SizeVaries
    MaterialStainless steel
    BatteriesNo
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    How Is Wine Aerating Beneficial?

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    Aerating wine exposes it to air, allowing volatile compounds like sulfites to evaporate and smoothing out the harsher tannins of younger vintages. Translation? It allows you to taste the very best components of your wine, allowing you to taste the flavors and notes exactly as intended. The vital step of aeration also improves and clarifies the flavors of less expensive bottles.

    Typically, aeration is most beneficial for red wines, but certain whites and rosés can benefit too. “Aerators use the pouring process to push air into the unit through tiny holes, which helps evaporate impurities from the wines while allowing flavors to bloom,” says Kushner.

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    What to Consider

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    Aerating wine makes drinking it a more enjoyable experience. To ensure you’re as pleased with the aerating tool as the improved glass of wine, keep these factors in mind before making your purchase.

    • Type of Aerator: It might surprise you that there are a few different methods for aerating your wine — from a simple pourer to a decanter, to a filter, to an electric aerator. The pourers are the easiest to use and produce the fastest results, while the other options are more attractive and fun to use.
    • Easy to Clean: "Typically, the simplest designs without all the bells and whistles will yield the same results without the need for a ridiculous cleaning process," advises Robby Ditota, director of operations and a level one sommelier at Ellis Adams Group, a luxury lifestyle consulting agency.
    • Frills: Do you want a straightforward aerator, or would you like a decanter and wine stopper as well? We have several singular and multitasking options. Batteries: Electric aerators are effective and make for excellent conversation starters at parties, but they require batteries or charging to work, so keep that in mind.

      Ditota adds, “A good wine aerator must have a solid seal to prevent leaks and prevents messes." Thankfully, all the wine aerators we included in our list have a sturdy and reliable seal for mess-free pouring. Not sure which bottle of wine you should crack open first? Check out our round-up of carefully selected Standout Wines Made By Women.
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    Kathleen Willcox
    Kathleen Willcox is a journalist who writes about parenting, technology, shopping, food and wine. Her work appears in a variety of publications, including Popular Mechanics, Wine Enthusiast and SevenFifty Daily. She is based in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., where she lives with her husband and twins.
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