Watching wine decant can often feel like a waste of time. You find a great bottle that you’re excited to taste, but before you can enjoy it, you have to wait hours until it opens up and reaches its peak. Now, thanks to some new technology and an innovative design from Breville, vino lovers can enjoy their favorite vintages sooner.
The Sommelier works smarter, not harder, so all you have to do is pour your bottle into it and wait a few minutes. This specially designed decanter sends 90% pure oxygen through its central column and into the carafe’s base, which exposes every drop of the wine to oxygen quicker. And its flow provides an even exposure so all the wine receives the same amount of oxygen. This improved oxygenation speeds up aeration time, so one minute in the Sommelier is comparable to an hour of traditional decanting.
To get your wine just right, set the Sommelier timer to the recommendation listed in the booklet included with the product. The resource lists a wide range of varietals, so you will know exactly how much time is needed for your bottle. You can also download the iFavine Mini app to search for decanting times based on the country, region, varietal and vintage of your wine. There are more than 3 million labels in their online database.
This high-tech design also eliminates the impurities that can often affect wine during traditional decanting. The controlled environment protects your vintage from moisture, dust and any odors that can defect the taste, all without using chemicals.
The Sommelier not only works on wine but also on your other valuable spirits. The smaller carafe, which holds 7 fluid ounces, will breathe life into your favorite whiskeys or cognacs in no time. So pick up the add-on if you enjoy an array of boozy beverages.