How to decant wine like a pro
As a server, you may find yourself needing to decant wine at the tableside. When this arises it’s imperative that you do it correctly, with professionalism and...
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As a server, you may find yourself needing to decant wine at the tableside. When this arises it’s imperative that you do it correctly, with professionalism and confidence.
Of course you won’t need to decant every time, but if you’re serving an aged bottle you’re going to want to leave its sediment at the bottom of the bottle, not in the guests’ glasses. Or if you’re serving a very new bottle, decanting will help aerate the wine to enhance its aromas and flavors.
Whatever the reason, learning this essential skill of wine service will equip you with the confidence to do it like a pro every time.
In this lesson, sommelier and wine educator Kristene King Thrall shows you how to decant wine correctly.
What you'll learn in the How to decant wine like a pro lesson
- How to decant different types of wine
- How wine is impacted by decanting
- Which wines you shouldn’t decant and why
Instructor

Kristene King Thrall is a highly experienced sommelier and Chief Strategy Officer at Va Bene Italian Eatery. With over 30 years in the restaurant industry, Kristene has built a successful career focused on wine education and restaurant strategy,...
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