Decantist

/dɪˈkæntɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who decants, especially someone skilled at or specialized in the process of decanting wines or other liquids.

Etymology

From decant + -ist (suffix denoting a person who practices or specializes in something). This is a specialized professional term.

Kelly Says

While 'decantist' is rare, sommelier culture has elevated wine-serving to an art, and these wine experts definitely practice sophisticated decanting techniques—the word captures how a simple action became a refined skill.

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