3.To aerate (a wine) by pouring it into a spacious vessel and leaving it exposed to the air for a period of time:decanted the wine for twenty minutes before serving. [Medieval Latindēcanthāre: Latindē-,de-+ Latincanthus,rim of a wheel or vessel(of Celtic origin).] ...
The chemical chain reactive process known as decanting begins once the wine is initially exposed to air during the movement of the wine during decanting wine process. The chemical changes taking place can go faster or slower, depending on how much surface air the wine is exposed to, I.E., ...
That said, a number of factors go into deciding how long a Vintage Port should be decanted, and usually at this point in my life, experience with specific vintages and producers is my guide. Don’t go by the age of the Port wine, but pay strict attention to the date of bottling. An...
After you make sure that a vial/atomizer is closed as well as it can be you’ll need a tape. Many perfumistas are using an electrical tape and it works just great. Vanessa (Bonkers about Perfume) wrote the Ode to it:The Unsung Hero Of The Swap Scene – Electrical Insulation Tape. Bu...
Wines certainly change when they are exposed to air. Remember that bottle of wine that you tried a week after opening it? It wasn't very pleasant, was it? This is because the wine oxidised, similar to how an apple turns brown. In the presence of oxygen, naturally-occurring bacteria conve...
“Double decanting for me is about making sure the wine is served in the best way for the guests, letting the wine be able to breathe while keeping the actual bottle presentation intact,” says Travis Padilla, who currently works atIl Bucoin Manhattan and double-decants more than 100, mostl...