I may not know as much about wine as I would like. In fact, I usually prefer to pass the wine list to someone else. (I’ve been trying to rectify my wine-list phobia with Drink This: Wine Made Simple.) But there’s one thing I know for sure: When at home, always decant the red wine. I’ve been experimenting a lot this winter with decanting. It’s amazing how aerating (aka, letting the wine breathe) can improve even the cheapest wine. Those inexpensive Trader Joe’s wines taste much better with a little breathing time because their tannins soften and the wines become less harsh. You don’t actually need a fancy decanter; you can get the same effect by pouring the wine into any glass container or even in wine glasses. I aim for about one hour of breathing time. (You can read more specifics on decanting wine here.) My favorite decanters are those with stoppers — perfect if you only end up drinking half the bottle. Cheers! — Amy Azzarito
1. Menu Wine Decanter, $80; 2. Decanters, $48–58; 3. Visual Wine Decanter, $49.99; 4. Ravenscroft Crystal Omega Carafe, $53.99; 5. Letter Wine Carafe, $48; 6. Riedel Black Tie Bliss Wine Decanter, $166.95; 7. Glass Bottles with Wood Stoppers, $29–$39
Image above: Monja Decanter, $120
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