Seasoned wine connoisseurs will know that certain bottles “open up” once they’re uncorked. Upon contact with air, the wine slowly oxidizes, developing deeper layers of flavor and aroma. That’s why ...

Decanters come in all shapes and sizes, but the style has zero impact on the flavour of the wine. So you can use a jug, a massive jam jar or even a vase if you like. Where fancy decanters really come ...

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Aerating red wine – is it strictly necessary? Well, for some lighter red wines such as pinot noir and chianti, the answer is probably not. But for other, medium and full-bodied red wines, the answer ...