How to Decant Wine
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5mWhat you will need
a Decanter
a bottle of red wine
(Nutritional facts 18 calories, undefined g fat, 0.26 g carbohydrates, 0.03 g protein, undefined mg cholesterol, 7 mg sodium)How to cook
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Make sure your decanter is nice and clean. Begin pouring gently into the decanter.
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Decant for about 30 minutes before serving. Some wines can benefit from up to 3 hours of decanting, but it depends on the varietal.
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The trick is to avoid pouring the sediment into the decanter. Sediment will be more apparent with older red wines. With younger wines, it may be barely noticeable. Holding a light source (often a candle or lighter flame) beneath the neck of the bottle as you pour will make the sediment stand out as darkened specks or clouds. When you see it, stop pouring.
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How to Open a Bottle of Wine
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