Vinturi Wine Aerator: Neat Solution for Wine

A wine connoisseur I am not. I like red better than white. I like dryer better than sweeter. I like to spend less rather than more. That, in a nutshell is my wine knowledge.
The wine aerator is a gadget designed to improve the wine experience. The wine is poured through the funnel-like tube. It makes a delightful bubbly noise and comes out into your glass or decanter ready to drink. I am convinced the wine tastes better. I agree..it could be all in my mind. This neat solution is popping up in all of the best suburban homes so I am guessing there is more to it than that.
Here is the list of features from Amazon.com:

• Vinturi allows wine to display its intended aromas. Vinturi's wine tastes better. It is more flavorful and has better mouthful. It tastes like a richer, more expensive wine. It tastes like it was intended to and is more enjoyable.
• Smoother finish. Vinturi's aeration is very effective at softening tannins which results in a much more pleasant finish. Any bitterness or bad aftertaste is reduced or eliminated
• Mixes just the right amount of air with your wine at the precise moments
• Results in a better bouquet, enhanced flavor, and a smoother finish 

We purchased just the aerator (without the  lovely stand that is shown). The aerator alone retails for $27-$40. If you want the stand expect to pay $30 more. The best deal I found was at Amazon. It includes the aerator, pourer and stopper for $29 and free shipping.