Decanting

[dee-KANT-ing] verb: done either to separate the wine from any sediment deposited during the aging process or to allow a wine to breathe in order to enhance its flavor. When decanting an older wine, care should be taken not to disturb the sediment. A horizontal position keeps the sediment from disseminating throughout the wine. Once the foil and cork are removed, gently wipe the mouth of the bottle. Then begin slowly pouring the wine into a decantur, placing a strong light (a candle is charming, but a flashlight is more practical) behind or below the neck of the bottle. The light lets you see the first signs of sediment, at which point you stop pouring. You