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Both the use of an aerator and the process of decanting a wine provide the wine with further exposure to oxygen. This typically helps a wine to release any undesirable odors and, more importantly, to help soften the tannins in a red wine. Young red ...
A decanter is a great vessel to allow a wine to breathe. And, really any container will help a wine breathe. But, all too often, the decanter ends up looking like the one pictured here. This is a beautiful carafe and it’s a great addition to a bar o...
Last time we learned that some red wines can make your mouth feel dry due to the natural tannin in the wine that comes from the grape’s skin, seeds and stems. But, if you don’t care for highly tannic wines, there are some things you can do. The tann...
Years ago, I was visiting a friend who knew I enjoyed wines and wanted to share a bottle with me. They opened the bottle and took a sip. With a look of disappointment on their face, they proclaimed that the wine need some time “to breathe.” So, wit...