Decanters are a container used to decant or receive decanted liquids such as wine by simply pouring the wine from the original bottle to a different container. Decanters help remove unwanted sediments that are formed in the original bottle of wine back out.
By pouring small amounts of wine into the decanter, the sediments remain in the original bottle. One of the most important functions of the decanter is for proper aeration of the wine, which means to expose the wine to air. Decanters make it easy for the wine to breathe by imitating the way a liquid twirls in the wine glass. This action stimulates the way the molecules move in the wine which in return releases more aroma compounds. Decanters have a stopper lid on them which allows the air in the decanter to change the wine more rapidly giving it a better taste and aroma. Decanters come in all sizes and shapes and usually have a handle on them for easier serving on the table.
Pouring your wine into a beautifully designed glass carafe is an elegant means of showing off the contents to your guests. Since a glass carafe does not have a stopper lid on it, the wine is able to breathe, therefore allowing the aroma to fill the air making it more appealing to your guests. Since people like a visual presentation, a beautifully designed Glass Carafe can play an important role in your dining room etiquette for your guests. Carafes are either a glass or metal bottle with a long narrow neck. They have a large opening with a flared lip for pouring. Typically they are handless, except for your glass or metal coffee carafes.
Glass Carafes are used for serving wine, water, and coffee. The right glass carafe will compliment any dining table and are very convenient next to the bed. |