You should definitely decant the older Vintage Ports. These acquire layers of sediment after years of aging. They should be decanted 2 hours before serving.u003cbr/u003e Crusted ports should also be decanted.u003cbr/u003e Ruby Ports are meant to enjoy young. You do not need to decant these.u003cbr/u003e Most Tawny ports also do not need to be decanted.