Are cheaper wines no good?*

[brappy]

Deputy, just noticed you asked another question. This week has been hell with Valentine's Day and all.

If you're asking about the timing "right away", that probably is not so important. Double decanting gives the most amount of air in the shortest amount of time. This type of decanting also stirs up the wine and I find that beneficial for young wines especially ones that are higher in alcohol. It would be more effective if I poured into another decanter instead of the bottle.

But the other reasons I gave (Laziness and lack of the correct amount of decanters) are probably closer to the real reason I double decant back into the bottle.

Give it a shot; if it works for you, then do it; if not, then don't. Taste the wine just poured into the glass next to a double-decanted glass of the same wine.

Take care deputy, mark