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Should You Use a Wine Aerator for White Wine?
It's common wisdom that red wine needs to breathe before the tannins mellow and the flavours round out. But did you know that white wine benefits much more than expected from aeration? A young white wine can be tart, or nearly flavourless if served too cold, or straight from the bottle. Many vineyards and wine tastings routinely decant or aerate their whites to soften the flavours and bring out the buttery soft and citrus notes that white wine lovers enjoy.
For the average wine drinker, aerating wine can seem a bit pretentious or extreme, but with the introduction of inexpensive aerators, this concept can be put to the test in minutes, not hours. You've seen people swirling their glasses around at restaurants, and you may have wondered what all the drama was about - it's all about the same thing - air.
What is an Aerator?
Wine Aerators are relatively new devices in the must-have wine accessory category, competing with vacuum sealers and designer stoppers for the most requested gift items of 2010. These devices either bubble or stream air through the wine as it's being poured directly into the glass, eliminating the need for decanters and carafes. They can be found in glass or polycarbonate/acrylic models, in jewel tones or clear minimalist designs. Aerators start around $30, and usually come with attractive fabric cases or stands to complement your home bar.
Tannins
Because white wine spends less time with the skins, stems and seeds of the grape, it is generally less tannic - the substance that causes that bitter-dry-pucker sensation in your mouth. But fewer tannins don't mean zero tannins - white wine does need to air. If you've ever noticed that the last glass of the bottle tastes better than the first, you've already experienced this truth without knowing why.
White wines, like dry white Burgundies and white Bordeaux, Alsace whites, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc… all benefit from a little oxidization. Even sweet wines like Gewürztraminer and Reisling meld and mellow with a good amount of air.
Holiday Taste Test
This holiday season, take your favourite bottle of white, and serve a glass through an aerator, and one directly through the bottle. This is a great game to play with your friends and relatives, many have never seen an aerator before and will be completely dazzled by the difference in wines they've been drinking for years. Aeration makes good wines great, and great wines fabulous.
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Wine Glass Drying Mat - Silicone $12.99 While optimal stemware care requires hand washing, the drying process just got a step easier. This smart drying mat with silicone "fingers" holds stems upright during the drying period while allowing drainage, deterring spots and rings. By allowing air to circulate underneath the glass, this mat cuts drying time in half. Type: Specialty Tools and Gadgets Color: Clear Power: Hand Tool |
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FocusFoodService 11322W 12 in. x 8.5 in. Wine Glass Drying Mat Silicone White Pack of 6 $152.69 Wine Glass Drying Mat silicone. Dishwasher safe. Color: White. Dimensions: 12 x 81/2 . Top Quality manufactured to the highest specifications. Satisfaction ensured. |
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Wine Glass Jewelry Mold $17.95 Create Cast Glass Pendants Fill pendant molds with glass frit, scrap and powders to create one-of-a-kind cast glass jewelry. Try combining powders to create a marbled look or accent with dichroic. The possibilities are endless. Ceramic molds can be used many times. Coat with MR-97 93701. Mold measures 3-1/4 long x 2-3/8 wide. Finished pendant measures 1-7/8 high x 2-1/2 long at the widest points. Images courtesy of Creative Paradise Inc. |
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Wine Bottle Panel $45.95 Add Color and Excitement to Even the Dullest Window The bright colors and fun design of this wine bottle will bring a bit of cheer to your day. Handmade suncatcher features real stained glass and bright nickel plating that will shine for years to come. Measures 8 x 8. Sold finished. |
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Wine Rack Mold $64.95 Durable ceramic molds from Creative Paradise can be used many times. Create wine racks perfect for special events, kitchens and more. Designed to easily hold up to 8 standard size wine bottles. Mold measures 6 wide by 14-3/4 long. Pre-drilled. Shelf wash before use. Images courtesy of Creative Paradise. |
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Flat Top Wine Bottle Stopper $6.95 Add a touch of glass to your kitchen with a beautiful glass art wine bottle stopper. Make the perfect conversation piece for a holiday party or an unforgettable gift. Stylish stopper features a blank specially made for fused or stained glass. When not being used, keep your glass art stoppers on display with stand 63973 (sold separately). Features a thicker stainless steel outer shell so they can be used for extended storage without pitting. Food safe. Flat Top bottle stopper shown below with 63931 Round Top bottle stopper and displayed in a wine bottle. Little Flowers Bottle Stopper project image courtesy of Diamond Tech. |
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Long Mandrel Wine Bottle Stopper $6.95 Add a touch of glass to your kitchen with these beautiful wine bottle stoppers. Make the perfect conversation piece for a holiday party or an unforgettable gift. The mandrel Wine Bottle Stopper allow you to change the display beads easily. When not being used, keep your glass art stoppers on display with stand 63973 (sold separately). Long Mandrel measures 4; for beads with holes of at least 3/32 diameter. If creating your own lampworked beads use 7337 3/32 mandrels. NOTICE Bottle stoppers are for multiple short term use not to exceed one week at a time. They are for display and serving not long term storage which can cause pitting and flaking of the plating due to acidic buildup in the wine from oxidation. |
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Short Mandrel Wine Bottle Stopper $6.95 Add a touch of glass to your kitchen with these beautiful wine bottle stoppers. Make the perfect conversation piece for a holiday party or an unforgettable gift. The mandrel Wine Bottle Stopper allow you to change the display beads easily. When not being used, keep your glass art stoppers on display with stand 63973 (sold separately). Short Mandrel measures 1-1/4; for beads with holes of at least 1/8 diameter. If creating your own lampworked beads use 324418 1/8 mandrels. NOTICE Bottle stoppers are for multiple short term use not to exceed one week at a time. They are for display and serving not long term storage which can cause pitting and flaking of the plating due to acidic buildup in the wine from oxidation. |
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Round Top Wine Bottle Stopper $7.95 Add a touch of glass to your kitchen with a beautiful glass art wine bottle stopper. Make the perfect conversation piece for a holiday party or an unforgettable gift. Stylish stopper features a blank specially made for fused or stained glass. Stopper top measures 1 in diameter. When not being used, keep your glass art stoppers on display with stand 63973 (sold separately). Features a thicker stainless steel outer shell so they can be used for extended storage without pitting. Food safe. Round Top bottle stopper shown below with 63932 Flat Top bottle stopper. Project created by artist Melanie Churchill using 1 pre-cut Clear and Ivory Circles ( 24630, 24632) and Floral Fuse Art decals 427867.Artist Kayleigh McGrath used 1 pre-cut circles with 427844 Mixed Colors Confetti. |
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Drinkware Drying & Polishing Towel: K $25.37 Easily removes streaks, lipstick and watermarks on wet or dry drinkware. The highly absorbent fibers leave glass and crockery smear-free and dry in seconds, every time. The super absorbent towel keeps on drying for longer. (1) 27''x16'' Towel Why E-cloth versus normal drinkware cleaning? It’s lint-free cleaning and polishing of glassware like you’ve never seen before. Developed for wine stewards and bartenders, this specialized E-cloth gives all your glassware a professional finish. Its unrivalled fabrication combines super-absorbent fibers with the penetrating cleaning and polishing of first-rate microscopic texturing. Wet or dry drinkware is quickly and spotlessly cleaned– no lint, smears, streaks, lipstick or water marks. (Not for use on electronic screens and delicate lenses.) For wine enthusiasts – a very good wine deserves to be poured into a sparkling clean glass– this E-cloth is a must-have for wine enthusiasts. For home entertaining – attention to detail is a hallmark of top-notch entertaining – the E-cloth Drinkware Cloth is one of those details attended to. Enjoy using it for years – E-cloth performance is guaranteed for 300 machine washings. |
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Wine Glass $49.99 Wine Glass - Giclee Print |
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Wine Sagger Mold $27.95 Create recycled art and slump a bottle, or use fusible glass to create this bottle shape. Reusable mold is predrilled and can be fired many times. Mold must be kiln washed before use. Measures 15-1/2 x 4-1/4. |
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Wine Bottle Stopper Base, One Hole $4.95 Display your custom-made wine stopper in style with this beautiful wooden base. A great way to show off your unique bottle stopper at parties or on your dinner table while the wine is in use. Please note that this is the one hole version. |
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Wine Bottle Stopper Base, Two Hole $4.95 Display your custom-made wine stopper in style with this beautiful wooden base. A great way to show off your unique bottle stopper at parties or on your dinner table while the wine is in use. Please note that this is the two hole version. |
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Pre-cut Wine Bottle Ring Kit $29.95 Make a delightful stained glass suncatcher in an afternoon. The bright colors and fun design of this wine bottle will bring a bit of cheer to your day. Perfect for decorating your kitchen or any room. Kit includes pre-cut glass pieces, metal ring and complete instructions. Lead came not included. Finished project measures 8 diameter. Assemble with lead came 5593 (sold separately). Delphi Tip Stretch and straighten lead before wrapping glass pieces. Each 6 and 39; piece of lead will stretch 2-3. On average, you will use 2 pieces of lead per pre-cut ring or panel kit, and 1 piece of lead per night light or votive kit. |
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19 1/2 Wine Connoisseur Lamp Pattern $20.95 Make a beautiful Tiffany-style lamp with the Worden system. Pattern uses 366 pieces and makes a 12 high 19.5 wide lamp. It also includes instructions and glass suggestions. Use with sectional form G19.5 (sold separately). |
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Glass Painted Projects $9.95 20 Great Projects to Make. Discover bright, imaginative projects from wine glasses to pictures frames. Featuring chic and stylish designs, each project is accompanied by step-by-step instructions and colorful, detail-rich photography. Projects are fun and fast to create. Perfect for all skill levels, includes projects in both glass and acetate. Author Judy Balchin includes 20 great projects in her book, including quirky fairies, funky cats, assorted Christmas baubles, glowing lamps, and sleek cocktail glasses. There are also elegant painted designs are for mobiles, cards, book covers, and panels—perfect as gifts or for home decorating. Full color photography. 48 pages. |
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Pouring Rose Wine into Wine Glass $24.99 Joff Lee Pouring Rose Wine into Wine Glass - Photographic Print |
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Pouring Red Wine into Wine Glass $19.99 Steve Lupton Pouring Red Wine into Wine Glass - Photographic Print |
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The Drying Glosser - Drying Wipe with Wax $5.99 New microfiber technology shines and waxes while you're drying your car. Car wax manufacturers recommend microfiber towels versus terry cloth towels. the Drying glosser is a non-woven microfiber drying wipe with wax inside. The wax is activated by the water as you wipe off your car. Two patented non-woven microfiber wipes are included in this box. As you dry your car use the Drying glosser to remove water. Use to dry entire car, including chrome, glass (except windshield) headlights, and tailights, etc. Wring out product as needed. Then stand back and enjoy the shine! Each cloth can be used 3 to 5 times. the Drying glosser won't scratch. It's safe for delicate clear coats. The patented wax will not harm or interfere with other protective waxes or treatments. Think of it as added protection for your car. Keep your car looking its best Use like any other drying towel Wring out when soaked Can be used again When wipe is dirty, or no longer effective - simply throw away Can be used as a soft polishing cloth NOTE: Use of wax products has been proven to protect painted surfaces. |
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Flexi-glass Transfer Sheets - 5 Pack $14.95 Create Like You and 39;ve Never Been Able to Before. Flexi-Glass Transfer Sheets are the base for your creations. These specially designed plastic sheets will not cause the Flexi-Glass Medium to bead up when applied wet, and withstand temperatures up to 350º for accelerated drying. Transfer sheets measure 9 x 12 with five sheets per pack. Make Your Own Fusible Film 1. Liberally brush Flexi-Glass medium mixed with rubbing alcohol onto a clean transfer sheet. 2. Pour either powder or fine frit (or a mixture of both) onto the transfer sheet to cover the now tacky solution. Any excess frit can be returned to a container for later use. 3. Place the transfer sheet in a kiln or oven pre-heated to 200 degrees F for about 30 minutes. When film is completely dry it will lift off transfer sheets. Your glass film is ready to add to your project, you can even cut out shapes with scissors. Click View User Manual to download a complete instruction sheet for using Flexi-Glass with frit, enamels and mica for multiple exciting effects. Project shown below was created incorporating intricate detail made with Flexi-Glass by artist David Alcala. |
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Man with Glass of Wine $34.99 Man with Glass of Wine - Giclee Print |
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Man with a Glass of Wine $49.99 Man with a Glass of Wine - Giclee Print |
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Bottle of Wine with Glass $19.99 Bottle of Wine with Glass - Premium Poster |
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Crayfish in a Wine Glass $24.99 Crayfish in a Wine Glass - Photographic Print |
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Wine List, Red Wine Glass, White Wine Glass, Menu $24.99 Wine List, Red Wine Glass, White Wine Glass, Menu - Photographic Print |
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EP-RACK001 Decanter Drying Rack and $46.9 This lightweight decanter drying rack displays and air dries your decanter to a spot-free finish As a part of the stylish selection offered by Epicureanist this product makes a great gift for any wine lover |
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Wine Pouring from a Bottle into a Wine Glass $24.99 J. Masson Wine Pouring from a Bottle into a Wine Glass - Photographic Print |
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Close-Up of a Wine Glass with a Wine Bottle $24.99 Close-Up of a Wine Glass with a Wine Bottle - Photographic Print |
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Three White Wine Bottles and a Wine Glass $24.99 Ulrike Koeb Three White Wine Bottles and a Wine Glass - Photographic Print |
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A Glass of White Wine and Wine Bottles in Background $24.99 Ulrike Koeb A Glass of White Wine and Wine Bottles in Background - Photographic Print |
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Good Friends And A Glass Of Wine $6 Good Friends And A Glass Of Wine - LeAnn Rimes |
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Wine Glass with Silver Setting $39.99 Wine Glass with Silver Setting - Giclee Print |
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Wine by the Glass I $10.99 Daphne Brissonnet Wine by the Glass I - Art Print |
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Wine by the Glass II $10.99 Daphne Brissonnet Wine by the Glass II - Art Print |
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A Spilt Glass of Red Wine $24.99 A Spilt Glass of Red Wine - Photographic Print |
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A Glass of Red Wine $24.99 Joerg Lehmann A Glass of Red Wine - Photographic Print |
