Decant, Decant, Decant…De Can’t WHAT?

Decanters! Another item that every wine aficionado must own at least one of, if not several. For those of you who are novice to this vino lingo, a decanter has nothing to do with canning foods or removing the outer container of an enriched uranium fuel rod (easy mistake…I know). It is a term used to describe a simple process of allowing your wine to breathe.

Although there is a bit of controversy over decanting, it is intended for more tannic wines like Barolo, Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, Port, and Rhône. It can be harmful for more delicate wines like Chianti and Pinot Noir according to Karen MacNeil, author of The Wine Bible.

A decanter is a vessel that is used to hold the decantation of a liquid (such as wine) which may contain sediment. Decanters are normally used as serving vessels for wine. Decanters vary in shape and design. They are usually made of an inert material (such as glass) and will hold at least one standard bottle of wine (0.75 litre).^[1] A similar kind of vessel, the carafe (pronounced “kə’ɹæf”), is used for serving wine as well as other drinks, but is not supplied with a stopper. -Compliments of Wikipedia

Whether decanting wine is necessary or not, it doesn’t matter! Owning some, if not all, of these elegant decanters overrides the argument to decant or not to decant because it’s about accessorizing–all great hobbies come with lot’s of accessories–and it makes you look wine intelligent! So in my book, decanters are a necessity. Check out these really elegant and sexy Riedel Decanters from WineStuff.com. They are in the same category as art to me and would make a lovely center piece or display on any table at your next Desperate Housewives party. Move over appletini’s, wine is the new biatch in town.

Ladies what’s there not to love about these elegant decanters especially when they are all on sale!

Brush up on your wine decanting history!