| Imagine this scenario: You have a dinner party this | | | | aerator should sit on top of the glass. This allows |
| evening. All the food is wonderfully prepared, the | | | | the wine to flow down through the aerator and |
| table is set beautifully, and the wine has been set | | | | cascade down the curve or "sweet spot" of the |
| to breathe. Wait! You forgot to let the wine | | | | glass. When you're looking for the best aerator |
| breathe! As your guests begin to arrive, what will | | | | available, you should find one that sits on top of |
| you do? The answer is a wine aerator. | | | | the glass or decanter in order to get the best |
| What Exactly is a Wine Aerator? | | | | results. |
| This ingenious device allows your best red or | | | | Playing with Colors |
| white to breathe simply by pouring it through! | | | | You obviously go to a great deal of trouble to |
| There's no need to wait hours any longer for the | | | | ensure that your table looks beautiful, as well as |
| perfect glass. It allows air to mix with the vino, | | | | the other settings in your home. There are some |
| which does a number of different things. First, it | | | | of these wine accessories that are very beautiful |
| helps bring out the best bouquet, taste, and | | | | and some are available in a wide range of colors. |
| character. Some younger varieties also need the | | | | You can choose the color that best matches the |
| acidity reduced for a smoother finish, while older | | | | surroundings in your home. However, also think |
| bottles may contain some sediment. Sediment | | | | about the different holidays that are coming up. |
| results in a less pleasant experience, as can small | | | | You may want a couple of different colors, just |
| pieces of cork. A good wine aerator will remove | | | | for these special occasions. |
| all of that. | | | | A Final Thought or Two |
| Two Distinct Types | | | | Why waste hours with the decanting process? |
| There are basically two types of this accessory. | | | | The right wine aerator is the perfect solution to |
| The first is held above the glass or decanter and | | | | your entertaining needs or even when you are |
| you pour the liquid through it. Unfortunately, it's a | | | | just going to enjoy a glass by yourself. You'll love |
| not a very successful means of aeration. In order | | | | the way the glass finishes and you're certain to |
| to get the most benefit from aeration, the wine | | | | use one each time you open a bottle. |