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themselves.. Grape solids, such as grape skins, seeds, stems, and pulp, are known as pomace.

In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil.Add the onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add the rice and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.Add the wine and cook, stirring until the wine is absorbed.Add 1 cup of the warm stock and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until nearly absorbed.

Continue adding the stock 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly, until it is nearly absorbed between additions.The risotto is done when the rice is al dente and suspended in a thick, creamy sauce, about 20 minutes total.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt the butter.

Add the mushrooms and shallot, season with salt and pepper, and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and browned, about 10 minutes.A fun thing to do is to try the wine immediately upon opening the bottle, then decant it, and continue to try it every 15 to 30 minutes or so and see how the wine evolves with each sip.” Some very old wines, with 20 or more years of bottle age on them, can benefit from several hours or even a whole day of aerating time.

When in doubt, contact your local wine merchant and ask for advice on a specific bottle.. How do you clean a wine decanter?."You'll see various methods and tools to clean wine decanters.

Some great decanter brushes work well.Just do not use dish soap, as this leaves residue on the glass and can mess with the flavor and proper experience of your wine," says Shapiro.