Demystifying Decanters with Divya Gugnani, New York City

Divya Gugnani continues to share her favorite tips and tricks for home cooking and entertaining. Today, she's proving that decanters aren't just for fancy restaurants and explaining how and why you should use them.

Tip: Decant young wines to let their flavors ripen and bloom




Tip: Using a decanter will bring out the complexities in an older wine
Technique: A light source like a candle will help you detect sediment in a bottle

Cabernet Cocktail by Divya Gugnani

Makes 1 serving

INGREDIENTS:

3 oz. Cabernet Sauvignon
1 oz. orange liqueur
1/2 oz. freshly squeezed orange juice
1/2 oz. simple syrup
Dash of bitters
Orange zest for garnish

PREPARATION:

1. Fill a sturdy wineglass with ice. Pour in the wine, orange liqueur, orange juice and simple syrup.

2. Top with the bitters, garnish with the twist of orange zest and serve.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• decanting
• wine
• cabernet
• sauvignon

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Nice video.... some folks make this rocket science, most like you , show how simple this is. Open the bottle, pour slowly into a decantor. Let stand 45 minutes to bring out the best of the wine.. and drink it. Now that I am older, I can wait the 45 minutes. Younger... I just drank it outright. Good job lady.