Don’t let that leftover wine go to waste.
The conundrum may leave you wondering: How long does leftover wine last?
And should you refrigerate leftover wine?
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Sarah Malikis an associate professor at Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte Campus.
Does Wine Go Bad?
Unfortunately, wine can go bad.
If unopened wine is stored properly, it can last for years and years.
However, opened wine generally only lasts a few days.
Wine that has gone bad may have a medicinal or vinegar-like smell and may taste sharp or sour.
How Should Wine Be Stored After Opening?
Additionally, wine should be stored at a constant temperature.
“[Wine] does not like changes in temperature, light, and vibrations, she tellsSouthern Living.
Malik recommends keeping wine in a cooler part of the house away from the sunlight and preferably in darkness.
“I keep my wines in a wine fridge at about 55 degrees Fahrenheit,” she says.
How Long Is Wine Good After Opening?
“Fortified wine, such as Port can last a couple of months.”
Will Wine Spoil If It Is Not Refrigerated?
If wine is not refrigerated after opening, it will come into contact with air and oxidize.
Will that spoil the wine?
Malik says yes, wine will taste stale.
Refrigerating, however, slows down oxidation.
“Red wines can be kept on the counter, butcork the bottle,” Malik says.
These are inert and do not react with the wine.”
What Temperature Should Wine Be Served?
No, spoiled wine will not make you sick as the alcohol works like a preservative.
Getting sick would only happen in rare circumstances due to bacteria.
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