Customer Reviews:
 Greatest thing since sliced bread April 22, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a SUPER product...my only criticism would be a lack of instruction on how to use it...after you insert and push the 'cork' down, you must PULL UP on the little 'knob'...then you have to pump it 30-35 times to bring the needle into the red zone...the wine will keep at least 5 days (i haven't tried it longer)...then PUSH DOWN on the 'knob' to release the pressure when you want to use the wine...using a thumb on each side of the 'cork' push it up up remove it...NO RE-PUMPING IS NECESSARY...the price is reasonable...if you save a couple of bottles of wine, it pays for itself..i am going to get more for gifts...GREAT PRODUCT....LOVE IT
 Wizard192 March 17, 2008
I found that the decanter will hold a seal. You do have to seat the stopper well into the decanter to get a good seal and it takes some effort to "walk" it out. I can live with all of this. The problem is with the pump handle that you extract the air with. With light use the seal in the handle failed. I believe that the pump handle materials are inferior to stand up to the effort required to extract the air. Metrokane asks for $10.00 to cover shipping and handling for a replacement. With the current quality of construction you would probably need several pump handles or more to get value out of your investment.
Fantastic Device! March 15, 2008
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
So, after reading the reviews of others, I rolled the dice and purchased this. I'm a dopey engineer and just couldn't believe this doesn't work, especially after seeing it advertised in my last Wine Spectator mag.
Yes, the manufacturer should re-author the instructions...
Okay, what is forgotten is this simple item:
After you place the stopper in the flask, (I'm going to paint mine and see if Barbara Eden pops out)and prior to putting the vacuum plunger on the top, you will see a small black pin (for lack of a better term)that you'll eventually pull up to release the vacuum.
Pull it up prior to drawing the vacuum. You will feel a little click.
If you don't, you'll get a great bicep workout.
If you do, you'll get a great vacuum in less than 10 pulls. (not so great a workout)
To release said vacuum, pull that pin again and you will hear the sound of atmospheric pressure returning to your vintage vino. Press the stopper up from one side, then the other and you're home free!
Simple~Enjoy!
Decanter February 20, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I just bought a Metrokane V1 decanter and it didn't work at all. It claimed to be the world's first vacuum decanter but quess what world...we're still looking for a first. For $70 it was the worst purchase I have ever made from Amazon.
Doesn't Work! January 29, 2008
I ordered the Metrokane from Amazon and was greatly disappointed. The top does not fit into the decanter well at all, the "seal" that is formed is horrible, and pumping air out doesn't do a thing. In short, this doesnt work!
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