Hammered a Lot Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 If you have one and use it which one? Do you use it on all you wine or just on cheap wine to make it taste better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 If you have one and use it which one? Do you use it on all you wine or just on cheap wine to make it taste better? I use it on my more expensive wine. It's actually a funnel type thing that fits on top of my decanter. I've only "used" the bottle top ones at wineries. Wine does need to breathe. It exposes it to the air which brings out the aromas of the wine, which in my mind is the best part about drinking wine. You can do this simply by swirling the wine in a glass. That is the same as using an aerator. The best way to allow a wine to breathe is to just use a decanter. But I would recommend you open a bottle of wine and taste it right away. Then let it breath for 5 minutes and taste it. Then another 5 minutes, and 5 more etc. etc. You'll notice the difference in taste and if it's been aged for awhile you also notice a change in color. Wine tasting is a blast. I went wine tasting with a friend in the Finger Lakes when I was there this summer. She said "you know a lot about wine." I told her it's taken years and years of research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 How about those wine agers? Where you put a bottle between magnets, or in a bucket-sized ultrasound machine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 I use it on my more expensive wine. It's actually a funnel type thing that fits on top of my decanter. I've only "used" the bottle top ones at wineries. Wine does need to breathe. It exposes it to the air which brings out the aromas of the wine, which in my mind is the best part about drinking wine. You can do this simply by swirling the wine in a glass. That is the same as using an aerator. The best way to allow a wine to breathe is to just use a decanter. But I would recommend you open a bottle of wine and taste it right away. Then let it breath for 5 minutes and taste it. Then another 5 minutes, and 5 more etc. etc. You'll notice the difference in taste and if it's been aged for awhile you also notice a change in color. Wine tasting is a blast. I went wine tasting with a friend in the Finger Lakes when I was there this summer. She said "you know a lot about wine." I told her it's taken years and years of research. Agree on all points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 I use it on my more expensive wine. It's actually a funnel type thing that fits on top of my decanter. I've only "used" the bottle top ones at wineries. Wine does need to breathe. It exposes it to the air which brings out the aromas of the wine, which in my mind is the best part about drinking wine. You can do this simply by swirling the wine in a glass. That is the same as using an aerator. The best way to allow a wine to breathe is to just use a decanter. But I would recommend you open a bottle of wine and taste it right away. Then let it breath for 5 minutes and taste it. Then another 5 minutes, and 5 more etc. etc. You'll notice the difference in taste and if it's been aged for awhile you also notice a change in color. Wine tasting is a blast. I went wine tasting with a friend in the Finger Lakes when I was there this summer. She said "you know a lot about wine." I told her it's taken years and years of research. Right on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 (edited) I use it on my more expensive wine. It's actually a funnel type thing that fits on top of my decanter. I've only "used" the bottle top ones at wineries. Wine does need to breathe. It exposes it to the air which brings out the aromas of the wine, which in my mind is the best part about drinking wine. You can do this simply by swirling the wine in a glass. That is the same as using an aerator. The best way to allow a wine to breathe is to just use a decanter. But I would recommend you open a bottle of wine and taste it right away. Then let it breath for 5 minutes and taste it. Then another 5 minutes, and 5 more etc. etc. You'll notice the difference in taste and if it's been aged for awhile you also notice a change in color. Wine tasting is a blast. I went wine tasting with a friend in the Finger Lakes when I was there this summer. She said "you know a lot about wine." I told her it's taken years and years of research. I don't know what you mean by expensive Chef..but i digress. We have the one thats made by Venturi and i use it quite often, even on the stuff we drink every day. Our go to everyday bottle is Duckhorn Decoy or Taits BallBuster..both $14-$17 a botlle, and yes they make a difference even with these non-expensive wines. With more expensive wines I actually prefer to decant still. We have even done blind taste tests with other couples when they come over, and it's almost 100% that they prefer the wine the comes thru that thing. Having said that, a chit wine stilll gunna be a chit wine. This is the one we have http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=vinturi+wine+aerator&tag=googhydr-20&index=garden&hvadid=7878509149&ref=pd_sl_87yby35dw9_e BTW, for me the bigger key was finding a way to keep the wine in as best condition as possible over night. We have this and it really does help, has paid for itself many times over http://www.vacuvin.nl/Vacuum_Wine_Saver_286_270_267.html Edited December 20, 2010 by plenzmd1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsForever Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 The wine industry is filled with a lot of crap, gimmicks and just plain old snake oil. All you need is a decanter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 The wine industry is filled with a lot of crap, gimmicks and just plain old snake oil. All you need is a decanter. Thats true, but this works instantly versus 30-60 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I don't know what you mean by expensive Chef..but i digress. We have the one thats made by Venturi and i use it quite often, even on the stuff we drink every day. Our go to everyday bottle is Duckhorn Decoy or Taits BallBuster..both $14-$17 a botlle, and yes they make a difference even with these non-expensive wines. With more expensive wines I actually prefer to decant still. We have even done blind taste tests with other couples when they come over, and it's almost 100% that they prefer the wine the comes thru that thing. Having said that, a chit wine stilll gunna be a chit wine. This is the one we have http://www.amazon.co...sl_87yby35dw9_e BTW, for me the bigger key was finding a way to keep the wine in as best condition as possible over night. We have this and it really does help, has paid for itself many times over http://www.vacuvin.n...86_270_267.html I just re-read my post and I probably should have meant I use my decanter of wines I've aged, not necessarily expensive wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I just re-read my post and I probably should have meant I use my decanter of wines I've aged, not necessarily expensive wine. Gotcha, so we be on the same page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Gotcha, so we be on the same page Same bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 While I will decant a very big tight red wine (like an Amarone for example), I actually like the "mouth to mouth" method of letting my wines breathe. I will open a bottle and pour a bit in a couple of glasses (this increases the surface area...in the glasses and the bottle) and sip it while it is still tight. Then I get to taste how the wine changes as it breathes. Sometimes, I even prefer the taste of the wine before it has had a chance to breathe. Even when that isn't the case, I find the changes flavorful and interesting. To the point of your question, you might like this piece. http://www.norcalwine.com/index.php/blog/51-general-interest/157-do-wine-aerators-work-a-are-they-worth-the-money The author does a little experiment (fairly poorly constructed, but interesting nonetheless) testing different wines and different methods of aeration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 If you have one and use it which one? Do you use it on all you wine or just on cheap wine to make it taste better? Huh? I thought you where a Bradors type of guy. Been watching reruns of Fraser? Just drink the stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammered a Lot Posted December 21, 2010 Author Share Posted December 21, 2010 (edited) Huh? I thought you where a Bradors type of guy. Been watching reruns of Fraser? Just drink the stuff! Once in a while I enjoy some whiskey in my water, sugar in my tea, or some Finger Lakes Thirst Owl, Snow Owl or their Diamond. I'm more of a fruity white wine drinker. My wife likes the dryies, red or white. Edited December 21, 2010 by Hammered a Lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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