How to Store an Open Bottle of Red Wine
Enjoyed by millions of people across the globe, red wine is one of the world's oldest and most decadent beverages. Whether you enjoy an occasional glass or two on special occasions or make it a part of each evening's dinner, chances are, you've probably had to store an open bottle at some point in your wine-drinking career. Well, if you've ever wondered how you should store an open bottle of red wine, then look no further. Follow these steps to keep your unused red wine fresh and delicious. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Re-cork your red wine with a plastic wine stopper. Make sure the stopper is tightly secured to prevent any air from entering the wine bottle.
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Place the wine in your refrigerator. For best results, store the bottle on its side.
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Remove the wine from your refrigerator approximately two to three hours before you plan on drinking it (this allows the wine to return to room temperature).
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Keep the wine bottle away from light (especially sunlight) when you remove it from the refrigerator. Even the shortest exposure to light can negatively affect the red wine's taste.
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Drink the wine within three to five days from the day you originally opened the bottle. After five days, red wine usually grows stale and may even have a vinegar-like flavor.
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Tips & Warnings
If you're short on time, place the wine bottle in a small bath of warm water. In just a few minutes, the water will warm the wine to room temperature.
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Comments
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I kept it unrefrigerated for 3 days..
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bachlva
Oct 04, 2009
If you use a rubber stopper, placing the bottle on its side is not going to make a difference. The reason why wine is traditionally stored on it's side is so that the wine can keep the cork moist and thus preventing the cork from drying out and allowing air to enter the bottle. Once the wine has been uncorked it has already come into contact with air. Storing it vertically with a rubber stopper as described above is the best you can to to slow the impending spoilage that will occur over time regardless.
