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- whatevr621 - 11-26-2001
How long does a opened bottle of wine stay good for....?
- cpurvis - 11-27-2001
welcome to the Board whatevr.
Answer: depends on the wine. Most reds & whites are best drunk soon after opening.
Some of us believe that many full-bodied reds benefit from 'breathing', or exposure to air for a bit after opening. The flavors of these wines seem to improve in the glass after the wine is poured (or decanted).
There are exceptions. For example, a few red wines seem to improve after being open overnight. However, the average red will deteriorate by the second day. Most sweeter whites seem to hold up for a few days if refrigerated after opening.
If you do plan to keep wine overnight after opening, then cork it & put it in the 'fridge. Better yet, pour it into a half-size bottle & leave no air space between the wine & cork.
cheers,
cp