Welcome to Ask a Somm, a column in which experts from across the country answer questions about wine. Today’s installment: How do I know when to decant a bottle of wine? “Firstly, it’s important to ...

Opening the bouquet? Blowing off the sulfites? Aerating? Removing the sediment? We know we should be decanting some of the wines we drink, but most of us don't know which wines to decant, or when, or ...

When the sommelier says, "Shall I decant that for you?" many restaurant diners begin to wish they had stayed home. Most people have no clue whether the Chianti they just ordered would be happier in a ...

Decanting has been a method used by professional organizers long before it was made popular on social media. You’ve probably seen — or possibly envied — aesthetically arranged snack-filled jars on ...