How does the DECANTUS™ Aerator work?
The Bernoulli effect (first derived in 1738 by Swiss mathematician Daniel Bernoulli) states, the pressure in a stream of fluid is reduced as the speed of flow is increased. The reduced pressure caused by the velocity of the poured wine flowing past the twin, thin diagonal capillary tubes inside the DECANTUS™ pulls more oxygenated air into the wine itself. This does not upset the wine but makes it much friendlier to the entire human olfactory (smell/taste) system.
How do I know when to use the stainless steel wine Sediment Screen with the DECANTUS™ ?
When sediment is detected in an older bottle of red wine the screen should be placed inside the top of the DECANTUS™. Sediment can be detected in the bottom of a bottle by holding the bottle in front of a lamp or candle. Upon detecting sediment at the bottom of a wine bottle, insert the Sediment Screen into the top of the DECANTUS™. Wine will flow freely through the screen. You may serve the wine through the DECANTUS™ by the glass or you may choose to get rid of the sediment all at once by pouring slowly into a decanter. The wine becomes clear and ready to serve. It may be helpful to have a light behind the bottle while pouring to keep any larger mass of sediment within the bottle rather then releasing it all through the screen.
When using the DECANTUS™ mounted on the Table Stand how do I deal with wine drips on the wood base?
The wood base is made of a tropical hardwood so the wine will not affect it. To contain the drips place a standard four-fold beverage napkin (approx. 5” X 5” – 12.5 cm X 12.5 cm) on the wood base. This will absorb the inevitable wine drips.