Tool: Decanter

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A decanter is a vessel with a stopper used to hold liquid (such as wine), which may contain sediment. Also used as a serving vessel for wine.

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For fancy presentation only? Can look very appealing for a special occasion, but the mainly used to let aged wines "breathe." Wines aged for many years in bottle will benefit from contact with air, releasing volatile compounds which release aroma.