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Article #409: Different Types Of Wine Decanter

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Adding a wine decanter to your wine bar and tall shape and are made of glass so
area will add depth and class to wine that the process of decanting may be
drinking. Wine decanters not only make seen. One of the most popular materials
red wines taste better, but they offer a to make glass wine decanters from is lead
very attractive vessel from which to crystal. It should be noted, however,
serve wine to your visitors. that lead crystal is no longer
A decanter is a type of vessel that is recommended for use in decanters, as the
used for holding decantation results. lead tends to seep into the liquid
Decantation is the process where liquid contained within the vessel.
from another vessel is poured into the Lead crystal is created by adding lead
decanter in order to separate a small oxide to molten glass. This lead glass is
volume of liquid that contains sediment manufactured because it increases the
from a larger volume of relatively clear index of refraction over that of normal
liquid. In the process of decantation, glass. This means that lead crystal has a
the sediment is left in the original much more 'sparkly' appearance than
vessel and the clear liquid is regular glass.
transferred to the decanter. Though many people still use lead crystal
Wine is a type of liquid that often must decanters, I long ago gave mine away and
be decanted in order to remove excess have since switched to regular glass
sediment. All red wines, particularly decanters, to avoid lead poisoning. If
young red wines, benefit from the you think about it, most people have the
oxygenation that takes place during the same liquid sitting against the lead
decantation process. An optimal decanting crystal for years at a time -plenty of
process involves trickling the wine down time to absorb more than a healthy amount
the walls of a decanter, which imparts of lead, in my opinion.
fuller flavor while removing the Popular makers of lead crystal decanters
unpleasant edge of the wine. are Waterford Crystal, Steuben Crystal,
Most wine decanters are ornate and tall Baccarat Crystal and Steuben Crystal.
containers that are made to be very These manufacturers of fine lead crystal
attractive vessels from which to serve decanters and other items have perfected
wine. Wine decanters may come with a the art of stunning lead crystal designs.
stoppered lid. Additionally, some wine If you opt to go with a traditional lead
decanters come with a built in rod that crystal decanter for your wine or liquor,
aids the decanting process. I'd go with one of the tried and tested
Most wine decanters have a very upright lead crystal manufacturers.






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