Why are you supposed to let a bottle of wine “breathe” after opening it?
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Some compounds that contribute unwanted flavors will go away as oxygen reacts with the wine. Specifically, things that contribute astringency (the same way a strong tea would be astringent) and a “hot” alcohol taste. These compounds are in much higher concentrations in red wine, which is why we don’t typically aerate whites and roses.
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