Decanting is when you pour wine into a jug to add air and so boost the flavours. Rob Buckhaven picks wines which benefit from this process
1) Uber Satsuma
Nederburg Chardonnay Viognier (£6.99, Ocado) has notes of satsuma and butterscotch.
Blagger’s guide Viognier adds opulent fruit character to the blend and Chardonnay provides the structure.
2) Very Cherry
Alain Grignon Carignan Vieilles Vignes (£7.49, Majestic) is a black cherry flavour bomb.
Blagger’s guide The older the vine, the more flavoursome the wine, and these vines are around 40 years old!
3) Yummy Plummy
La Leyenda Malbec Syrah (£5.48, Tesco) is a rich, stewed plum show-stopper.
Blagger’s guide Decanting was historically used to separate sediment from wine when it was sold unfiltered.
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