Why decant a wine?

Why decant a wine?

Decanting a wine isn’t just an elegant gesture. It’s a simple action, but it can change the tasting experience. This is done for two main reasons: to separate the sediment and to aerate the wine. Knowing whether or not to decant a wine is essential, but...
Why do we say “chamber” a wine?

Why do we say “chamber” a wine?

Imagine you’re having dinner with friends, uncorking a bottle of red wine and someone slips you a line like: “You’ve got to chamber him before you serve him! But what does it really mean to “chamber” a wine, and where does it come from?...

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