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Wine Decanter - what are they all about?
Wine decanters can be key to truely enjoying wine. Many times people are confused about
how and when to use a decater. Hopefully we will be able to answer all those questions!
What is the main purpose of a decanter?
A decanter allows oxygen to make contact with the wine coming from a bottle.
As wine and oxygen meet it "oxygenates" the wine. Effectively, this is the
same as quickly aging wine. If a wine needs 10 years for best drinkabilty
then should decant the wine or wait the 10 years. If you haven't used a decanter
before then I suggest pouring most of the wine in the decanter but leave some
in the bottle. After 30 or 60 minutes, taste the two of them you should notice
a big difference.
What are the best wine decanters?
The best decater is one that allows maximum mixing of wine and oxygen. After that you
should go with looks. THere are many different styles of decanters so find on that
matches your house. If you are looking for a brand name then try Riedel decanters,
Spiegelau decanters, or Ravenscroft decanters.
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Fancy Decanter
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Basic Design Decanter
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Is there different decanters for different wines?
No. The main difference between decanters is their style and how effectively they
oxygenate the wine.
What is an wine aerator and how does it work with a decanter?
The entire purpose of a wine aerator is to oxygenate tough and tannic wines. Aerating simply spreads
the wine as far as possible to provide maximum contact of liquid with the air. This speeds the highly
beneficial effect of aeration on young and tannic wines making them more open and accessible to the palate.
Combined with a decanter an aerator will enliven the youngest and toughest of wines in your cellar.
Do I need a wine decanter?
Yes! Wine decanters are a great device for enhancing the flavours of wine. Wine decanters
come in various shapes and sizes so shop around to find one that suits you.
How fast does a decanter age wine?
A good rule of thumb is for every 20 minutes in a decanter the wine ages the same
as one year in the bottle.
Where can I buy wine glasses?
Coming soon, I had a place in Toronto to recommend but I have since delisted them.
Where can I buy wine glasses in Canada?
Coming soon, I had a place in Toronto to recommend but I have since delisted them.
Where can I buy wine glasses in Winnipeg, Manitoba?
Coming soon!
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