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DECANTING What, Why, When and How
By David Davoust, CSW
de· cant /dəˈkant/
verb
to gradually pour (liquid, typically wine or a solution) from one container into another, especially without
disturbing the sediment.
WHAT?
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WHAT?
de· cant /dəˈkant/
verb
to gradually pour (liquid, typically wine or a solution) from one container into another, especially without disturbing the sediment.
de· cant /dəˈkant/
verb
to gradually pour wine from the original bottle into an intermediate vessel...
WHAT?
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de· cant /dəˈkant/
verb
to gradually pour wine from the original bottle into an intermediate vessel...
WHAT?
decanting to gradually pour wine from the original bottle into an intermediate vessel, especially without disturbing the sediment.
WHAT?
aeration To accelerate the introduction of oxygen to wine as it is being removed for the bottle for consumption
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5 Main Reasons to decant: 1. To Remove Sediment 2. To Remove Cellar Funk 3. To Reduce “tightness” 4. To let the wine acclimate to the
room/environment
5. Because a decanter can be beautiful or interesting
WHY?
WHY?
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Reasons NOT to decant: 1. Lose Bubbles (C02) 2. The wine is fragile 3. Lose too much fruit 4. The wine is ready to drink as is
WHY?
What happens when wine meets air?
WHEN?
Fruit
CO2
Odors
Dissolved Gases
Sulfur
Tannins
Alcohol
Acids
Aldehydes
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How long to wait after decanting?
WHEN?
Measurements 1. Aroma 2. Taste 3. Acid 4. Tannins 5. Mouth Feel
Wines 2014 Big Guy Cabernet • Right from Bottle • Decanted for 2 hrs • Vinturi from Bottle
1987 Chateau Montelena Cab • Right from Bottle • Decanted for 1hr • Decanted for 2 hrs
2009 JCB #34 Sparkling • Right from Bottle • Decanted for 20 min
How long to wait after decanting?
WHEN?
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Young Cab - Bottle vs. 2-hour Decant
Acid Aroma Feel Tannin Taste
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Young Cab - Bottle vs. Vinturi
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How long to wait after decanting?
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30-Year Old Cab: Bottle vs. 1-hr & 2-hr decant
Acid Aroma Feel Tannin Taste
When to decant: Older wines to remove sediment,
serve immediately Any wine where appearance in the
decanter is desired
When to aerate: Younger wines which are overpowered
by tannins or fruit Strong varietals with moderate age
(Nebbiolo, Cabernet, Syrah, Malbec)– decant 1-2 hours before serving
WHEN?
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Selecting a decanter:
HOW?
Selecting a decanter:
HOW?
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How to decant: 1. Ensure the decanter is
clean and free of off-odors. 2. Open the bottle as usual, wiping any foreign
material from top/lip. 3. Pour the wine into the container without touching
the bottle to the container. 4. Use a candle or other light source behind the
bottle to watch for the sediment. 5. Stop pouring when sediment reaches the neck.
Better to leave wine behind than to pour
sediment into the decanter.
HOW?
How to aerate:
HOW?
Heavy Pour = more aeration Gentle Pour = less aeration
** Be sure not to touch the bottle to the decanter**
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