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There are two reasons why we decant wines: To enjoy young wines fully (up to 10 years for both red and white) consider opening them 8 â 12 hours prior to consumption for aeration, or decant the wine, as this shortens the aeration process.
After quietly aging your wine for several more months (depending on your patience and willpower, for thirst is a dangerous thing!) you are ready to bottle your wine into clean, sanitized bottles. As professional wineries do, the bottled wine ought to be laid away for at least 3 months before drinking.