How to Chill Wine in the Refrigerator

White wine should be chilled before being served.

White wines like riesling, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc and sparkling wine are traditionally served cold. Bottles of wine can be quickly chilled in a bucket of ice. White wine can also be kept in coolers specifically designed to chill wine. Regular refrigerators can also be used to chill wine. Does this Spark an idea?

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Bottle of wine
Refrigerator

Instructions

- 1
  
  Change the temperature setting inside the refrigerator to 45 degrees Farenheit.
- 2
  
  Put the bottle of wine inside the refrigerator. Make sure that isn't crowded and won't be knocked over.
- 3
  
  Leave the wine in the refrigerator for two hours before serving it.

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