Why Decant?
I admit it. For a long time, I thought decanting wine was something that only really fussy people did. For instance, I saw it done on Frasier - not always the best reference for real-world advice. But over time, I was lucky enough to experience decanted wine, and now I’m a convert.
The thing about decanting wine is that both old and young wines benefit from a period of decanting. Decanting gives young wines a chance to blend with oxygen - which helps release the fragrance and flavor of the wine. When you decant a young wine, feel free to “splash” it into your decanter - it helps the wine to breathe.
Older wines benefit from decanting because it allows sediment to settle to the bottom, leaving you with a clean glass of wine. Slowly pour old wine into a decanter - that allows the fine sediment to go straight down.
Plus - decanters are just plain pretty! I like the Orbital Decanter.This crystal decanter comes with a steel base. It also has a tight stopper. Using a decanter can make an ordinary bottle of wine taste a little more extraordinary.
So, give your wine rack a new friend and consider getting a decanter. You won’t regret it!
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VERY interesting. You basically are saying that both old and young wines benefit from a period of decanting. Simply put, your theory is that older wines benefit from decanting because it allows sediment to settle to the bottom, leaving you with a clean glass of wine. Are you sure this is correct? Do you stand behind these facts?
That’s exactly it, Bob! Pretty exciting stuff, right? Makes you wonder what else you can decant, doesn’t it?