Shelly asks Tim – How should I store red or white wine that has been opened and not finished?? How long does wine stay 'drinkable'? At what temperature should it be kept?
The good news is, leftover wine can be saved! The key idea here is to keep oxygen away from the wine. When wine oxydizes, it degrades quickly and can soon turn into a good salad dressing vinegar. First, find a small container that will hold the leftover wine to the point were the container is virtually overflowing. Then cap the container with a cork or plug so that some of the wine does spill out (a 375 ml wine bottle works well.) This way, you will have NO air bubble in the container. Store the container in your refrigerator. When you are ready to drink it again, remove the container and let it warm-up to the desired drinking temperature. You can store your wine this way for about 5 to 7 days, but I would not store it much longer than this. Another idea for cooks is to freeze leftover wine in ice cube trays, then transfer to air-tight freezer bags to use in sauces.
Cheers! Tim
