That's a great pull from a restaurant wine list!

Per se was awesome. Chefs table at Brooklyn fare was the best experience/meal of the week.

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Per se was awesome. Chefs table at Brooklyn fare was the best experience/meal of the week.

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Noted. I'll give it a shot the next time I'm up there. Looks like you had a blast!

jh0400 said:

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Having dinner at R'evolution in NOLA tonight.

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Death by Gumbo! Revolution is one of my favorites in New Orleans

Anyone in Houston want a bottle of 2023 Greer? Thinking of ordering but I don't need a three pack.

Also Piper 2023 Cab Franc.

I'm looking to get a decanter for the house. I don't have any of the big wines that several of you post about on here. But I would like to use one every now and then when we have a nicer wine to drink.

Is something from Total Wine ok, or is there a particular one that you would recommend off of amazon?

Thanks!

LostTexasBoy said:

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I'm looking to get a decanter for the house. I don't have any of the big wines that several of you post about on here. But I would like to use one every now and then when we have a nicer wine to drink.

Is something from Total Wine ok, or is there a particular one that you would recommend off of amazon?

Thanks!

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Not to piggy back, but when do you decant?

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LostTexasBoy said:

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I'm looking to get a decanter for the house. I don't have any of the big wines that several of you post about on here. But I would like to use one every now and then when we have a nicer wine to drink.

Is something from Total Wine ok, or is there a particular one that you would recommend off of amazon?

Thanks!

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Not to piggy back, but when do you decant?

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On wines that are nice for us, ($100+), an hour or two. We have some special wines that we are slowly acquiring that I will probably decant for 3-4 hours.

BSD said:

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2000ml Erlenmeyer flask. Probably $20 on Amazon.

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LOL I replied before I actually read what you wrote

LostTexasBoy said:

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BSD said:

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2000ml Erlenmeyer flask. Probably $20 on Amazon.

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LOL I replied before I actually read what you wrote

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Dang. What did I miss?

As far decant times, it varies. Young wines might decant all day. Old wines will probably just be opened for an hour or pop and pour to see what happens. It really just depends on the wine.

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LostTexasBoy said:

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BSD said:

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2000ml Erlenmeyer flask. Probably $20 on Amazon.

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LOL I replied before I actually read what you wrote

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Dang. What did I miss?

As far decant times, it varies. Young wines might decant all day. Old wines will probably just be opened for an hour or pop and pour to see what happens. It really just depends on the wine.

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I actually looked this up. Was running around work and basically copy and pasted what you suggested. Lol

Thank you for the advice. I just turned 40 last week. Bought a bottle of 2018 Opus One.

But either way I'm looking for a decanter for at home. Is a nice Riedel one good. Or is there a just as good option online. We don't need a high end crystal one.

Anything that exposes air and keeps sediment is fine, brand name doesn't matter. Save your money on the Riedel and just buy a generic glass decanter with a wide base.

LostTexasBoy said:

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BSD said:

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LostTexasBoy said:

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BSD said:

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2000ml Erlenmeyer flask. Probably $20 on Amazon.

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LOL I replied before I actually read what you wrote

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Dang. What did I miss?

As far decant times, it varies. Young wines might decant all day. Old wines will probably just be opened for an hour or pop and pour to see what happens. It really just depends on the wine.

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I actually looked this up. Was running around work and basically copy and pasted what you suggested. Lol

Thank you for the advice. I just turned 40 last week. Bought a bottle of 2018 Opus One.

But either way I'm looking for a decanter for at home. Is a nice Riedel one good. Or is there a just as good option online. We don't need a high end crystal one.

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Opus1 is ready to party pretty much right out of the bottle, but 1hr would do it well.

We've found nice decanter in thrift shops withe the "vases". Couple bucks or so.

Thanks for all of the help and replies!

Related topic ... what's the best way to clean a decanter with a wide base?

A bottle brush and Bar Keeper's Friend.

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We've found nice decanter in thrift shops withe the "vases". Couple bucks or so.

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I'd be careful of them being made out of leaded glass. If it's to aerate and pour right away, likely not a problem.

Just to add, these decanters are the worst. They're a pain in the butt to pour from.

I have this one. Not super cheap but it looks cool, and that's the main goal right?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VMC5TFY?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1

Last night's wines in DC:

2022 Kinsman Eades Aisana (sauv blanc)
2005 Realm Dr. Crane cab sauv
2017 Maybach Materium cab sauv

Yea, seeing the pros hold those w/one hand from the bottom (thumb in the indentation, fingers curled around the edge) makes me really nervous. My wife found a cool cleaner for them that uses a magnet on the outside to pull the cleaning pad around the inside.

When I said "vase" I meant they were putting what were clearly decanters with the vases. And as to lead based, I think it takes a really long time, like months, to leech much out into the wine. Some people put brandy in them and leave it in them too long.

Have you done Zion yet? Any word on BYO there or just sticking to beer?

I get to Zion Thursday. I think it's a no but I brought a few bottles in case I can talk my way into it.

To be honest, not a lot of fine dining in Springdale. But it will be nice enough at night to find a spot and enjoy the sunset with a glass or two (or three of four).

Outstanding choice!

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QBCade said:

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LostTexasBoy said:

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BSD said:

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LostTexasBoy said:

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BSD said:

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2000ml Erlenmeyer flask. Probably $20 on Amazon.

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LOL I replied before I actually read what you wrote

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Dang. What did I miss?

As far decant times, it varies. Young wines might decant all day. Old wines will probably just be opened for an hour or pop and pour to see what happens. It really just depends on the wine.

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I actually looked this up. Was running around work and basically copy and pasted what you suggested. Lol

Thank you for the advice. I just turned 40 last week. Bought a bottle of 2018 Opus One.

But either way I'm looking for a decanter for at home. Is a nice Riedel one good. Or is there a just as good option online. We don't need a high end crystal one.

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Opus1 is ready to party pretty much right out of the bottle, but 1hr would do it well.

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I decant just about every red unless I'm just being lazy. I'll decant young chardonnay that has seen new oak. I just think the added air adds to the experience and rarely is a negative.

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And for a different take, I don't normally decant anything. I like tasting as the wine changes. Old wines (like 30+ years) to me are especially dicey to decant, just no way to know if it will degrade the wine faster - exception being online notes for the same wine indicating otherwise.

The conclusion being there are many ways to enjoy wine!

If this was Guy Savoy, your bottle made their Instagram reels.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQUq_UwkuhW/?igsh=MTEwaXNpZml2bTNzMw==