🍷 Breville Electric Decanter BWD600SIL Sommelier - Brushed Stainless Steel Review

I was a bit skeptical of the $500 decanter/aerator, to say the least. However, after trying it on a few bottles, I was really impressed. I drink first, I drink a big fat cab, too soon. As a first test, I took a 2010 bottle of Caymus Special Selection from my cellar. I poured a glass straight out of the bottle as a base and the rest into the carafe. I did it according to the instructions and decanted the viola compared to the base glass, the wine was noticeably more aromatic and significantly…

We have been loyal Breville fans for many years and enjoy their ingenuity in brewing tea. So we were interested to see how they could improve our wine. We tend to wait an hour or so for good vintage reds to breathe. Breville's Sommelier Hyper-Speed Decanter promises to erase that expectation, and yes, it delivers on that promise. We did a 4-way blind tasting with friends using Stag's 1998 Leap Cabernet Sauvignon. Glass 1 was poured as soon as the bottle was uncorked and allowed to breathe…

What I really like about Breville is that they take risks. They produce goods for a small part of the population. Of course, that means they have to charge a higher price for the product because they won't be selling it by the ton. This wine decanter is a perfect example of this philosophy. The addition of oxygen to the wine softens the tannins. These are compounds found in the skin of grapes that cause a "sore feeling" in the mouth. White wines are made without skins, so they have far fewer…

For wine lovers - yes, oxygenating and decanting your favorite beverage certainly improves the flavor (for most red wines) - and if this quick decanter review is ONLY based on taste then get it - NOW. But there is more. Pros: 1.) Yes, there is a taste difference in terms of aromas - it's noticeable and worth a minute or two (check the manual in the box or online for any wine guide for how long) to "correct" your wine properly ". . 2.) Super easy to set up. Plug in the power cord, turn on the…

As a beginner wine lover I was very interested in using this product as I found cheap wines tasted much better when decanted. Also, depending on the red wine, it may take a few hours to decant, so this product saves a lot of time. This is a very niche product and I'm writing it from the perspective of someone who loves wine on a regular basis. If you are an ordinary person who drinks wine from time to time, this device is not for you. Overall I'm very happy with how it works, but I have a few…

I am a white wine drinker but have been trying to switch to red wine as red wine has greater health benefits. The problem for me is that many red wines, especially the medium ones, are too tart and tannic for my taste. I know that decanting can alleviate these problems, but I rarely, if ever, have the time or desire to decant a glass of wine an hour or more before drinking it. I thought sommelier was the answer and it still is. What impressed me most about the way a sommelier works is that 90%…