Many people that consume “kit” wines have a tendency to drink them a little younger than we might ideally like. Even those that have a nice full cellar will no doubt drink their wine a little young from time to time.

Decanting, for the purpose of aeration, can really benefit some wines before consumption. When talking specifically about kit wines, it is the darker, heavier reds and oaked white wines (like chardonnay) that will benefit most from aeration. A delicate white wine such as Pinot Gris or Sauvignon Blanc will not see the same benefit as the heavier wines.

However, if your wine is showing a small amount of fizz from trapped carbon dioxide, or if you think that you detect an aroma of sulfite, then decanting will remove both of these from the wine.

Ideally, you should use a wine decanter with a big, wide base that exposes a large surface area of wine to the air. You should transfer your wine to the decanter 30 minutes before you plan to start serving. If you are doubtful about the benefits of decanting, then why not taste a glass of decanted wine against a glass poured straight from the bottle. You can decide for yourself which one you prefer.

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