You can find a foil cutter online or at your local wine store.
If you do not have a corkscrew, you can open the wine bottle using sommelier knife, a screw and pliers, or even a shoe.
Pour your guests wine using the decanter. When the decanter is completely empty, refill it with another bottle of red wine.
If you’re not sure what 5-6 ounces (148-177 mL) looks like, learn using a measuring cup. Before your guests arrive, practice filling a measuring cup with the right amount of wine and then transferring it to a wine glass. Memorize where the wine comes up to on each kind of wine glass so you know when to stop pouring. [13] X Research source
Hold a napkin in your hand while you’re pouring so you can catch any droplets with it when you lift up the bottle.
If you don’t have a wine cooler, chill the red wine in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving. Only chill rich red wines, like Merlot and Rioja, for 15-20 minutes in the fridge since they taste better warmer. If you’re chilling wine in the fridge, turn the temperature dial up 1 or 2 notches so the wine doesn’t get too cold. Don’t forget to turn it back after you’re done chilling the wine. [15] X Research source
Turn the temperature dial up 1 or 2 notches in the fridge when you’re chilling wine. Regular fridge temperatures can make wines too cold. [17] X Research source
