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It looks interesting anyway, pouring wine from a decanter, but a decanter is above all an important and rewarding tool.

Decanting is a hot topic, but this mostly revolves around red wines.

Although the premise behind aerating and decanting wine is the same, there are some notable differences between the two.

Wine has three levels of flavors and aromas that evolve over time: primary, secondary and tertiary.

Ever opened a bottle of wine and seen crystals floating on the bottom or sticking to the underside of the cork? These are harmless tartaric acid crystals.

Tannins, a group of bitter and astringent compounds, are abundant in nature.

While there are still variety specific options for glassware, universal glasses are very much on the rise and may be the perfect choice for any wine style.

There are some common mistakes that make serving wine not always go well.