Red wine enthusiasts, listen up: experts have found a new, quicker way to bring out the best in your bottle, and it involves a kitchen gadget you might already own.
Traditionally, wine aficionados have recommended letting red wine ‘breathe’ for 1-2 hours before enjoying it. But Josh, a wine expert who gave a demonstration on WineExpress.com, has come up with a shortcut.
In a video tutorial, Josh revealed that a milk frother can act as “a really great breather for your red wine.”
By inserting the frother into the wine and letting it spin, the liquid gets “thoroughly aerated,” he explained.
The immediate result? “The nose really opens up… You can hear those bubbles when you taste it,” said Josh.
The wine will even take on a temporary foamy appearance that disappears soon enough, leaving behind “nice, soft, supple flavors,” according to Josh.
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The public’s response has been mostly positive. Viewers who tried this method raved about it, with one saying, “Wow! I tried it and love the results,” while another noted, “Very cool tip! Thanks for sending this out! Fun to watch! Makes me want to pour a glass and try that out right now.”
However, not everyone was convinced. One less-impressed viewer commented, “Totally ripped its heart out …. not a fan !!! But not saying its not good for anyone else …CARRY ON.”
Milk frothers are usually associated with making creamy coffee or hot chocolate. They work by creating “tiny microbubbles” that lend a smooth texture to milk. There are multiple types available for purchase, including manual, automatic, handheld wand, and steamer wands.
So, the next time you’re about to uncork a bottle of red, you might consider reaching for that milk frother to give your wine a little extra zing.
It’s a simple trick, but one that will certainly split opinion among traditional wine drinkers. Either way, it’s an interesting new twist in the world of wine tasting.
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