How long should you decant your wine? 🕒🍷 Glad you asked, because timing can turn a wine from meh to magnificent. Letting your wine breathe helps in two big ways: ✅ Oxidation (fresher aromas) ✅ Evaporation (fewer funk smells) Here’s what really happens as the clock ticks: 🕐 15–20 minutes: Reduction blows off — that's the funky stuff like burnt rubber, boiled eggs, or leftover lunch meat. Yep, it’s a thing. 🕝 30–45 minutes: Sharp, sour, or vinegary notes (aka volatile acidity) calm down. Smells less like a nail salon, more like actual wine. 🕒 60+ minutes: Tannins mellow, especially in bold reds like Cabernet, Nebbiolo, or Tannat. You’ll notice a softer, smoother feel. But wait! Does wine go bad if it decants too long? Not really (unless it’s super old or fragile). For most wines, a few hours open is totally fine — and often *better.* ❗ Pro tip: Light reds (like Pinot Noir) = 20–30 min Medium reds (like Merlot) = 30–60 min Big reds (like Cab Sauv) = 60+ min 🎯 Learn more at WineFolly.com #WineTips #DecantingWines