What's it called?

My lady and I had a wonderful time at EOS winery in Paso Robles a few weeks ago. We enjoyed all the wines we sampled and learned of a fabulous wine gadget...but forgot its name! We passed on forking out $45 for it at the time but have been kicking ourselves ever since. It was a handy aerating device that the host would hold over a glass then pour the wine through it into the glass, mixing it with air coming in from diagonal inlets near the base. We want one BADLY! What might this handy little implement be called and where might we purchase one?

EOS is who?? (please expand initials)

-Paul W.

EOS is who?? (please expand initials)

-Paul W.

It's EOS on the label, Paul. I've had a couple of their wines, and they are generally good to me.

Bill,
I have no idea what the gadget is called, but you might want to call the winery. I'm sure they can help you out if they can.
Bill

I asked today at our favorite local spot and they said it's called a venturi. Now to find one...

can't you just swirl?

I certainly can and certainly do, but my lady and I like quite a few heavyweights that nearly need a tornado to get at.

/www.vinturi.com/venturi1.html

If you look at the equation on that page, you'll note a glaring error in it.

Tom

If you look at the equation on that page, you'll note a glaring error in it.

Okay Tom, this is driving me crazy. I'm a chemical engineering type and this looks just like Euler as I remember it. Is it not being in the form of a delta set equal to "zero" that's the problem? Please let me know.

Okay Tom, this is driving me crazy. I'm a chemical engineering type and this looks just like Euler as I remember it. Is it not being in the form of a delta set equal to "zero" that's the problem? Please let me know.

OK, Sam....don't go crazy....it's bad for your professional career. The equation's fine. I'm just poking fun at its use to sell a gadjet this is useless.
To invoke this equation to impress people, when most people have no idea what the equation means, is sorta ludicrous. I seriously doubt there was any "engineering" that went into its design. Looks more like marketing to me. You can accomplish the same effect by using a simple straw at a far/far cheaper price. So keep your sanity, Sam.
Tom

OK, Sam....don't go crazy....it's bad for your professional career. The equation's fine. I'm just poking fun at its use to sell a gadjet this is useless.

Tom,

A joke?! A joke?! There are no jokes in engineering! Sorry for being so literal, but I really thought that I was missing something. FWIW - the equation has nada to do with the claims made for the "Vinturi".

FWIW - the equation has nada to do with the claims made for the "Vinturi".

Well....I assume the equation describes the Venturi effect...which is designed to suck the air into the wine??
In my work...we're used to working w/ pressures and velocities a bit greater then what you get in the Vinturi thingey!!!
Tom