Sofisticated serviceable glass little bottles with very original wood ball top, they are multiple ways to be used for example to stored different kinds of condiments or olive oil and vinegar, indeed the design is something to talk about and I'm happy to kept them for myself, they also are a great item as a gift for birthdays or holidays. On the minus side is for the packing since they come protect with Styrofoam and we all know that is not recyclable I will be very happy if the company who make them can use something more sustainable to protect this items please please please we all need to be more conscious about how to help our planet, little by little we can became the generation that will stop the horrific harm that we have done to our earth, maybe this comment should not be wrote in this review but we all have to take a step towards a better way to protect and implement our thoughts. I truly recommend this product since is even more beautiful in person you won't be disappointed.It’s exactly like the picture, medium size not to big but not to small. Just right . Makes the kitchen look better. Its hard to clean tho. I just spray soap and add a little hot water and shake it. That’s how I wash it. But over all I love it.Use these for my vinegar and oil salad dressing. These look SO much nicer than the containers that they come in. Very pleased with the find.I love the size, and very easy to clean and refill.Been looking everywhere for a oil/vinegar/soy sauce dispenser that has no rubber stopper. My parents use to have a dispenser with the rubber stopper and it gets so annoying cause hair and dusts gets stuck and needs to be cleaned almost after each use.This is the best one I've found.Sturdy glass container with a stopper that isn't rubber. It has a wooden stopper instead. Love how it looks!Only thing I don't like is that the stopper isn't good if you use any DARK liquid like balsamic vinegar or soy sauce. The liquid takes time to fully drain down the side so when you put the stopper back it creates that dark curve. It kind of stains the oak. So I would have to have the stopper off for maybe 5 minutes or even longer before putting the stopper back so it won't stain. Or, use a paper towel to wipe it off around the rim where it sits.I think you have to coat the stoppers in oil if you are to use it for any other liquids. Over all it's great!We received the carafe about two years ago, but only discovered long after using it that the glass shows a tiny air bubble near the bottom (part where wine content covers it). This could conceivably cause to be a weak point, but it has nevertheless held up very well in daily use. The carafe is of relatively thin glass, but still very strong and has a very appealing form. The wooden ball holds up well and did't crack, but of course discolored slightly when coming in contact with red wine. That is not disturbing to us and gives some cachet to it.TIP: Some red wines may cause staining on the inside of the glass carafe, for which these fancy flexible brushes are being sold at the risk of breaking the carafe's neck. We have tried recommended alternatives, like denture cleaning tables, but find it highly ineffective and worry about the smell and residual taste. Please do what many experienced sommeliers do; use the amount of 4-5 finely crushed egg shells in some lukewarm water and swirl gently around. You'll see the straining disappear before your eyes and the carafe wil again be crystal clear. The entire process should take about five minutes or less, of course depending on the staining.This works well, looks okay (I'd prefer a more contemporary look but that's just me), and presents a whole lot better than a wine box sitting on the kitchen counter. Easy to fill, easy to handle, easy to pour from. Not that I drink a lot of wine or anything (moi?), but it holds enough that it doesn't require frequent refills. Another reviewer thought the glass was too thick; I found it to be appropriately sturdy especially for use on, say, a glass table or granite/stone counter. Thin glass chips or breaks easier than thicker glass and this doesn't feel prone to that as opposed to, e.g., a crystal glass. I do not drain it after each use and have noticed no unpleasantness from the wood stopper as another reviewer observed, even after leaving wine in it for a couple of days. If I do there is a glass stopper available on Amazon that I'll try but I'd recommend seeing how you like it as-is before you consider adding that. Nice little piece of dress-up for the low-rent oenophile.I love the oak stopper at the top of this carafe. I was looking for a glass item of this size and shape to keep in my bedroom overnight in case I got thirsty, which happens often. I have a water cooler with spring water on another level of the house. Going up and down stairs during the night is a pain. The oak stopper is what sold me on the carafe. I didn't want any plastic, even as a lid. This is a fantastic and amazing looking solution.The stopper does not seal the carafe. If you were to tilt the carafe liquid would pour out around the stopper. If you're looking for an airtight, spill-proof seal at the top, this is not the item for you. If you are looking for something as I described above, or in similar situations, this carafe and stopper are perfect.Bought this as a Christmas gift - arrived quickly and was very well packaged, no chance of breakage! It's a good, sturdy carafe, very simple design (which I always think is much better) and the oak stopper adds a little something. It even looks good when it's just sitting there with nothing in it! It does drip a little when you finish pouring but I would expect that from any such carafe due to the very design and nature of it. Same with the grade of tilt required for the last bit of wine - just the nature of the beast, otherwise you wouldn't have the exposed surface area of the wine!Definitely recommend this carafe - excellent value for money.I bought this, along with a straining funnel, for my husband's recent birthday. As you'd expect it's a fairly large wine carafe which could probably hold two bottles, although I haven't tried decanting a second bottle as yet. It looks good, works well and the oak stopper is a nice touch, especially if you're like us and don't always get through a whole bottle of wine in one day. It's easy to wash by hand (I wouldn't try placing it in the dishwasher as it probably isn't safe to do so) and I'll no doubt purchase some of those small metal carafe cleaning balls at some point.In conclusion: a great product for the money paid. Fab service from the seller too.EDIT: The item shattered into about 50 pieces the 4th or 5th time I used it. Obviously I can no longer recommend it.It's an excellent decanter however the wooden stopper definitely imparts an oaky flavour into the decanter and as such, wine. I use this regularly however there's no way I'll use it with the stopper. At some point I'll buy a glass one however until then I juts use a bit of card to prevent flies getting in etc.Love this item, bought it as a Valentine's present for my husband and he is so delighted ! We could not resist to try it straight away :p and it is even better than what I was excepting ! The carafe is just the good size, and you can easily fit two bottles of wine in it. I was afraid it will be big and just one bottle poured into will make it look 'empty' but not at all. The material looks quite strong and the stopper as well. The oak stopper is definitely the "lush touch" I am so pleased with this purchase. Highly recommendI purchased this gift for my Son-in-Law for Christmas.The delivery of the item was good and item was well packaged on receipt.My Son-in-Law absolutely loves it, the stopper gives the carafe a feel of quality and completes the overall appearance. I am unsure of the quantity of liquid which it will hold but understand it may hold in excess of 1.5 botttles.I would certainly return to this manufacturer for another if the occasion arose.