decanters for specific wines??

[hotwine]

Now I understand - THAT kind of group. My dear 89-year-old mother is a member of three such groups that meet monthly.

Here's what little I have learned on the subject:

- The heavy ship's decanters that I mentioned above are for distilled spirits, such as whiskey or brandy, rather than wine.

- There are pairs of decanters available that would be suitable for serving white & red wine from a single silver platform. This type of decanter is rather slim, as opposed to being bulbous, and the two fit into seats on the silver service.

- An antique claret decanter is bulbous, with an attached handle, like a milk pitcher. That would certainly be suitable for the red wine, if you're unable to find a matched pair for serving both white and red.

There is a Web site devoted to decanters of all types, at www.decanters.com, that offers excellent views of the different types, and offers most for sale.

Good luck.
Gil