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Decanting Wine … Just For Special Occasions?

By Laura Berrio, Freelance Writer/Blogger

Let’s uncork the mystery times to expose the wine to more air. Even very inexpensive Experiment with different decanters
surrounding decanting. Why wines taste measurably better after this process. and different wines to find what you
do we decant wine? Many The basic definition of decanting is the process of enjoy the most.
people decant to simply pouring the contents from one vessel into another. As For me, I enjoy the ritual of
separate wine from sediment. simple as it sounds, this part of the wine experience can pouring my glass of wine from a
The majority of wine drinkers be very intimidating to many wine drinkers. beautiful decanter. Part of the fun
decant to aerate the wine. To begin, decant your bottle of wine just before serving of wine is creating the ambiance for
Decanting exposes wine it. If it is a particularly tannic wine, such as Bordeaux or your special moment to relax and
to air, which oxygenates Chateaneuf-du-Pape, two hours before is ideal. Wines enjoy.
the wine. In this process a that I prefer to decant are: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet ~ Cheers
chemical reaction occurs that blends, Syrah, and Syrah blends. ~ Let’s keep the conversation
releases flavors and aromas. There are unlimited shapes, sizes, styles, and prices of going and the wine flowing!
Young wines that have tight closed structures open after decanters to choose from. Some decanters look like a basic Follow the Vine at: www.
decanting. With these young wines, you can decant multiple glass pitcher while others are pieces of art unto themselves. VineVibeUncorked.com.

theatre happeningS from page 12 This fall, the Palm Beach Symphony is presenting its workshops, artist-in-residence programs, teacher resources and
inaugural three-event Meet the Artist Series of meet-and-greet instrument donations.
Guest conductor José Luis-Novo makes his first cocktail receptions with Symphony musicians: principal violist To learn more about the Palm Beach Symphony 2019/20
appearance with the Palm Beach Symphony in an essentially Chauncey Patterson; Marc Reese, principal trumpet; and Nadine season, visit www.palmbeachsymphony.org.
Mozart program with PBS soloists. Guest conductor David Asin, principal flute. That’s in addition to Symphony Sessions, About Palm Beach Symphony
Zinman closes out the Masterworks Series with the Florida a lunch and learn experience offering extensive insights on each Palm Beach Symphony is South Florida’s premier orchestra
premiere of Climbing Tomorrow by HyeKyung Lee and Masterworks concert. known for its diverse repertoire and commitment to community.
Gershwin’s piano concerto performed by award-winning Palm Beach Symphony will present a free concert for families Founded in 1974, this 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization
pianist and recording artist Misha Dichter as part of his 75th this fall as well as free performances for Palm Beach County and adheres to a mission of engaging, educating, and entertaining
birthday celebration tour. Broward County students including a company debut in Miramar the greater community of the Palm Beaches through live
In its third season, the Chamber Music Series features: at the Miramar Cultural Center/Artspark. With inspiration taken performances of inspiring orchestral music. The orchestra is
Marika Bournaki and a screening of I Am Not A Rock Star from the phases of the moon and the 50th anniversary of the celebrated for delivering spirited performances by first-rate
which follows the tumultuous coming-of-age story of this moon landing, One Small Step is told through the adventures of musicians and distinguished guest artists. Now in its 46th season,
Juilliard-trained concert pianist; Stravinsky’s L’Histoire du a very special inquisitive moon rock and a program of Copland’s Palm Beach Symphony continues to expand its education and
Soldat (The Soldier’s Tale) performed to the 1984 award-winning Fanfare for the Common Man and selections from his A Lincoln community outreach programs with children’s concerts, student
animated film, The Soldier’s Tale; and a program featuring music Portrait as well as selections from Williams’ Star Wars score and coaching sessions and master classes, instrument donations,
of Beethoven, Mendelssohn and American composer Richard Tower’s Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman. Other Palm Beach and free public concerts. For more information, visit www.
Danielpour (String Quartet No. 6). Symphony educational programs include pre- and post-concert palmbeachsymphony.org.

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