Q: We decant red wine for two to three hours before drinking. Then we swirl the wine in the glass. So here’s the question: Should the wine be poured gently into the decanter, or can it glug? We’re ...

We’ve all seen intricate, handblown glass contraptions being trotted past us in a fancy restaurant when a patron orders an expensive bottle of wine. But does wine really need decanting? First, before ...

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Q: I was wondering if you could recommend a certain type of funnel to use when double decanting. Or does it even matter as long as it’s clean? Also, how long should you keep the wine in the decanter ...

UNCORK THE ISSUE: What's the point of decanting wine and how do I do it? SPILL THE JUICE: "The point of decanting a wine is aeration," says Master Sommelier Greg Tresner of Il Terrazzo at The ...

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YOU’VE wandered the aisles of wine shops, imagining what would really delight your guests; you’ve sought out the most delicious possibilities your budget will allow. But there is still one more thing ...