Artland Sommelier White Wine Cooling Carafe - 1050ml Glass Pitcher with Elegant Chill Rod Insert, Perfect for Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc

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It also comes in a lovely box, which makes it easy to wrap up and gift to a wine-loving friend. Pros: O’Brien offers this insight: “As sediment is rarely the issue for decanting, there is no need to delicately pour down the side of the decanter,” he says. “Depending on the wine, a greater or lesser degree of splashing and frothing in the middle of the decanter can be very beneficial.”

Put to the test, we were initially impressed by the design. It’s made of lightweight crystal, making it both an aesthetically pleasing piece of glassware (it's ideal for gifting) as well as a functional one. With a 43-ounce capacity, the handmade Riedel decanter very comfortably fits a full standard bottle, with plenty of room for the wine to breathe. Its wide base allows the wine to spread out, which is ideal for decanting younger wines. The decanter was easy to fill but has a slightly narrower mouth. We also found that the straight-lipped rim allowed a bit of dripping after pouring. Using a decanter can also remove any sediment that may occur. When wine is bottled it’s left without air for however long until it’s opened.Like reds, certain whites, can also pour out a little tight—sometimes due to being too cold, sometimes depending on the grape varietal (some Chardonnays can express very differently after some decanting). In that case, a little extended exposure to oxygen might free up some much-needed aromatics, and show a little more dimensionality in a white that seems crisp and refreshing, sure, yet might have a bit more to it. And then—and here’s a newbie—there’s the presence of mercaptans, basically sulfur-derived compounds that tend to thrive in the anaerobic environment of screwtop wine bottles (the kind that plenty of “young,” and/or “ready to drink” white wines come in). Mercaptans, it turns out, tend to bring a lot of that sulfur character to the top layer of your wine’s aromatics—cabbage, rotten stuff, rubber, etc. Not all mercaptans are bad, in fact some contribute to varietal character. But most whites, certainly screwtop whites, could use even a brief, “airing out,” to let those sulfur-derived compounds go. The wide-base decanter is a popular shape, but if you want to bring a little elegance to your home bar, there’s the swan-style decanter. Inspired by the bird, this U-shaped vessel features an elongated spout and “tail” with a curved base where the wine is held. This method as used by the master sommelier Xavier Roussetis one of the best ways to clean your decanters, the vinegar and salt helps to break down and scrub any stains away effortlessly.

It’s a huge environmental problem. In the UK alone, government figures estimate that 50 million litres of wine are poured down the sink annually – that’s enough to fill 333 Olympic-sized swimming pools.” It holds a full bottle of wine and is really easy to pour wine into, the aerator connects to the decanter so that you can pour directly into it, rather than having to attach to the bottle and risk any spillages. If you’re unsure on how long to aerate your wine for, it’s best to ask upon purchasing. Most wine shops are delighted to tell you all about the benefits of decanting! Do You Decant White Wine?Of course, it also comes through for the actual decanting process. The aerator top moves that process along a little faster than other decanters, while also swirling the wine around the decanter, a show you and your guests will love. There's a strainer within the top as well, so don't worry if your old cork starts falling apart while you're opening the bottle. Going a little lower on price doesn’t always mean that you have to compromise on quality, as proven by this wine decanter by BOQO. Nicely floral nose with subtle yellow fruits and elegant creamy aromas, touches of nutmeg and sage. Vivid acidity on the palate. Alc 12.5% Douro Menin, Reserva Branco 2021 Made In Decanter: Built from lead-free crystal and crafted in Slovakia, this is an all-purpose decanter with a classic look and feel. Our testers appreciated its straightforward design, and also heralded the fact that there's not a lot of dripping on the pour due to the slanted spout. That said, they noted that the decanter felt a bit "thin and insubstantial," as well as somewhat fragile—which made them a little nervous when cleaning it. Also, they observed that this decanter "took the longest to get the wine to its peak," and felt that other less expensive models performed better on an aeration level.

Siobhan Wallace has written about food and wine for over a decade and passed the WSET Level 3, Wines, with Merit. While learning how long to properly decant a bottle of wine was hard, learning how to properly clean the decanter was harder. Decanters come in a few different types, including electric and traditional, and also use a variety of methods to do the decanting. For example, some require more time for the decanting process to take place, while others allow you to start sipping right away.If you’re someone who hosts a dinner party, but forgets to open the wine early (as I do very often) then this is also a good gadget to have. Material: Lead-free crystal | Capacity: 25 ounces | Dimensions (LxWxH): 8 x 7 x 7 inches | What's Included: Decanter and built-in aerator Material: Lead-free borosilicate glass | Capacity: 25.4 ounces | Dimensions: N/A | What’s Included: Decanter, funnel, aerator, stand, drip tray The modern, sleek, designed decanter is part of the Schott Zwiesel pure range. The unique shape matches the popular pure glassware range; the angled bowl helps maximise the aeration process. Some of the attributes we looked for and rated each item on included the design, construction, and aesthetics of the decanter, as well as how easy or cumbersome it was to pour wine into the vessel. We also considered how easy it was to pour from the decanter into a wine glass and whether there was spillage. We tasted the wine after it was decanted and evaluated the change. And finally, we observed how difficult or easy it was to clean.