Friends, sobriety should be one of the most misunderstood topics in the sea of alcohol. Today’s article is a summary of some sobriety experiences. When you understand “sobriety” correctly, you will find that red wine is really a living thing, and it can be fun to drink.
First of all, why do we sober up?
In fact, the simplest way to decant a wine is to expose it to the air, allowing the tannins to soften slowly so that all kinds of red wines can show their natural characteristics.
So how do we decant?
Whenever we pick up a glass of red wine and open it as soon as it is closed, we can pour it into the decanter without worrying about it and let it come into full contact with the air for a while. This way, we can get a better feel for the flavor of the wine’s soul.
Not all red wines need to be decanted, or how long they need to be
First, we need to know if the wine in our hands needs to be decanted. For example, pouring a red wine that is very light in color (14-16 years old) or that looks very thin on the palate is very simple. Not only is it a waste of time, it is also a waste of the bottle.
Finally, how to determine if the wine is decant
To be honest, there is no correct standard to determine if a red wine is fully decant. It all depends on your own personal experience.
Whenever I start drinking, I often describe how long it takes to sober up. Then I decant at that point and find it has been over-oxidized and is undrinkable.
After that, I don’t trust those presentations, I
In fact, you should trust your tongue.
Decanting to wine and tea is actually the same
In fact, everyone’s perception of taste is a bit different, just like a delicious food. Some people love it like a tidal wave. Some people feel they are very ordinary. So everyone has different criteria for whether or not to sober up. The best way to experience the changes in alcohol is to taste it every once in a while.
Try opening the bottle first
If the wine is still too fruity and tannic, it is still too closed and needs to be sobered up.
Try again after a while. When you feel that the fruitiness of the wine is starting to stand out and the tannins are starting to mellow, the wine has entered a suitable drinking time. If you still feel that the tannins are tight and astringent, you can repeat this step. Finally, it is a good judgment call to determine if there is excessive oxidation. When the fruitiness of the wine starts to fade and the acidity starts to show, it is over-oxidized.
