Decanters decanters everywhere...

[stellata]

But what is 'just' the right one for port?

Is there ( and i there should be ) a relationship between suface area of liquid exposed to air, and time needed to bring out the best in the port. If this is so, shouldnt we all be using a 'wide' decanter rather than a 'narrow but tall' model, if for nothing but to reduce the time we ld have to wait?

Also, is there an optimum volume of air-to-port ratio? Would you cover your decanter slightly to reduce some air movement in and out of the decanter, or would you just leave the decanter open for how ever long it may require?

Thanks for your input!

[Derek T.]

Ronald,

Have a look through this thread from a previous decanter question:

http://fortheloveofport.com/forum/viewt ... t=decanter

Derek