| Opinions differ on this, but most red wines appreciate short contact with air. The heavier the wine, the longer it needs. Full- bodied red wines, particularly Australian, and those from the Rhone Valley often throw sediment , so it is worth decanting them. You do not need a decanter; simply pour the wine into a clean jug, rinse the bottle and pour it back. This removes the sediment and runs air through the wine. |
