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What is decanting? Simply put, it means transferring (decanting) the contents of a wine bottle into another receptacle (the decanter) before serving. It may sound silly (how can pouring wine from one ...

Welcome to Ask a Somm, a column in which experts from across the country answer questions about wine. Today’s installment: How do I know when to decant a bottle of wine? “Firstly, it’s important to ...

WINE lovers rarely agree on the best methods of serving and drinking. Case in point: decanting, the practice of pouring wine from the bottle into another container before serving. While the procedure ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You may have seen it done tableside in a posh restaurant, or at a dinner party if you have friends who consider themselves wine aficionados: a ...