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{riedel}Decanting a wine can feel like an unnecessary ritual or even a bit of a show, but it really does a wonderful job of opening up the wines flavors and aromas. By exposing the wine to the air and increasing the surface area, the act of decanting can soften the tannic, youthful bite and encourage development of more complex aromas and a velvety finish true of wines that spend years in the bottle.
The recycled hand blown glass carafe gives the feel of being at a lively family dinner somewhere in Tuscany.
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"I prefer to decant wines, both young and old. It is a sign of respect for old wines and a sign of confidence in young wines. Decanting old wines, just a few moments before they are served, helps to ensure that the wines' clarity and brilliance are not obscured by any deposit that may have developed over time. Decanting young wines several hours before they are served gives the wine a chance to bloom and attain a stage of development that normally requires years of aging."
- Christian Moueix
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