Day 7: By now the opened bottle of wine was becoming unpleasant to drink so we put it to one side. Instead, we opened the brand new bottle of the same wine. And incredibly, the eto wine tasted just as fresh as the new wine, but just that little bit better for having been decanted. Nutty nose full of lime oil scents, with notes of hazelnuts, asparagus and intriguing earthy undertones. Zesty on the palate, with a very long intense finish. Alc 12.5% Tejo Companhia das Lezírias, 1836 Grande Reserva Branco 2021 Your finest wine deserves the finest container. Enter: our extensive selection of glass decanters. Look to brands such as Soho Home for traditional designs, or for quirkier styles, try Pols Potten, known for its use of coloured glass (think ruby reds and dreamy turquoises). Not only do decanters enhance your wine's flavour through the oxygenation process, but they also add a dash of refinement to the table, whether you're hosting a dinner party or enjoying a romantic night in. Everyone has had that moment where the temptation to open that special bottle of wine is ridden with guilt because you just want the one glass. And let’s be honest, nobody wants to pour their favourite Bordeaux, Chianti or Chablis Village down the drain. The past two years have given us plenty of reasons to think about how we spend our time on the planet; with conversations around sustainability, waste and taking care of our planet leading us to ponder unnecessary waste when it comes to our enjoyment of wine. Since it's made of glass and not crystal, it's less precious when in use—and more durable overall—but is slightly heavy. Each piece is handblown as well, so you'll see air bubbles within the glass, giving it a unique look and feel.

When you open a bottle of wine, oxygen mixes with air and starts oxidation. Too much oxidation ruins any wine. No one likes ruined wine. eto’s unique preservation system creates a seal between the wine and the air, reducing the wine’s exposure to oxygen, slowing down the oxidation process and keeping its great taste for longer. Apples and pears on the nose, then the palate is silky and mouthwateringly fresh. A wine that has very interesting smoky characters, along with greengages, juicy lemons and grapefruit, and an appealing pithiness. Alc 14% Aragon Viñas del Vero, La Miranda de Secastilla Garnacha Blanca, Somontano 2018 It’s fair to say we’re sold. Not only does eto look beautiful, preserve wine brilliantly and is easy to use, store and maintain; it’s also contributing to the prevention of waste. So you can feel extra good about that glass of wine you’re enjoying two weeks after opening the bottle. This is the method I used because I had everything on hand and found that the vinegar worked best at breaking down those stubborn stains.For other whites, you can still decant if you wat to serve wine out of something a bit ‘fancier’ than a wine bottle! If you wanted to use a decanter to catch the sediments in your wine as well as aerating it, you can place this over the top of your decanter and pour into that, rather than pouring it into your glass. Citrus fruit aromas of grapefruit with some stone fruit on the nose, along with flinty nuances. Silky and smooth palate with a mineral finish. Alc 13% Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo, Grainha Reserva Branco 2021

It holds 1.8 litres of liquid, which is enough to keep you going for the evening as you won’t have to wait between bottles for the wine to aerate, you can put multiple bottles in at once! You also get a cork mat and 5 cork coasters, to protect your dinner table from any ring stains – a nice feature because they’ve thought about serving as well as decanting. Using a decanter can also remove any sediment that may occur. When wine is bottled it’s left without air for however long until it’s opened.It has an innovative design with finger impressions in the glass that makes it really easy to grip and pour – the impressions actually look like a mountain which gives it a really interesting look too! Pros:

To speed up the process, the magnetic base creates a vortex for maximum oxygenation inside the lead-free crystal decanter, which is made by Spiegelau. After placing the filled decanter on the base, you set the timer and speed of decanting. vSpin went through the research of optimal time for major red wine varieties, but you can experiment with times and speeds. Place your hand over the top of the decanter and shake well. You should start to see the solution changing colour and therefore the stains lifting. Depending on how tough the stains are you may need to repeat this step. This electric aerator from vSpin is for those moments when you’re pinched for decanting time or simply need a party talking point. The system is able to decant a full bottle of wine in mere minutes as opposed to hours. Tom realised that the wine preservation products on the market either didn’t work or were hugely expensive. It’s made of hand-blown, 100% lead-free crystal and similar to the decanters above, has a wide base that not only provides stability, but allows for aeration of your wine.Le Chateau's decanter, which was designed to perfectly hold one standard bottle (750 milliliters) of wine, was easily cleaned with warm and soapy water and will hold up better if you wash it that way, but you can put it in the dishwasher if desired. We also like the affordable price, which is great if you are just getting started with decanting your wine. The day before serving, set your bottle of wine upright so that all the sediment can fall to the bottom.