Decanting wine is to aerate it, or allow it to "breathe". Decanting helps to stimulate the movement of molecules in the wine, in order to, trigger the release of more aromas, giving the senses the full pleasure that the wine has to offer. In addition it is thought to benefit the wine by smoothing some of the harsher aspects of the wine (like tannins or potential wine faults like mercaptans). More
"Wine experts estimate that pulling a cork out of a bottle with a corkscrew requires the same force as lifting 100 pounds. For this reason, many mechanical improvements have been made to the traditional corkscrew design. Some provide more leverage for pulling out the cork, while others emphasize more torque during twisting". In any case there is a corkscrew that suits you. More
See it, smell it, taste it. In order to enjoy wine something more is needed. Some to help stimulate the senses and enjoy the full length of what the wine has to offer More
Wine likes company, sharing it sometimes increases the enjoyment. Serve, give, share all require the proper tools the proper gift. More
