2006-07-22 07:25:45 · 19 answers · asked by L' K '06 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
As long as you haven't opened it, it SHOULD be fine. However, while many wines get better with age, that is only true to a point. Eventually, it turns to vinegar. It happens much faster when it is opened, but it is not impossible. The only way to tell is to open it - the good news is if it's turned, you can cook with it!
2006-07-22 07:31:04 · answer #1 · answered by CoMe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It honestly depends on how the winemaker treated the wine while it was being made. If he or she invested the time into making a bottle that was meant to last for a while, than it will age properly and may still taste good. However, if it is cheap plonk, than it probably was bad before you put it in your cabinet. What I would suggest is contacting the winery that made the wine and ask their staff what the ageability of this wine is. Make sure you give them the full name including the vintage (year it was made) so that they can answer you correctly.
In the meantime, put the bottle on it's side so that the cork does not dry out. Otherwise you may have an interesting time getting the cork out when you do open it.
2006-07-22 15:06:42 · answer #2 · answered by Patricia D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
99% of wines are ready when you buy them and will not improve with keeping.
On the other hand many will stay enjoyably drinkable for a number of years if kept well.
A number of people have posted that wine turns into vinegar -- which suggests to me that they have never experienced an old wine.
You do not say how old your wine is -- most wines have a vintage date, and you don't say what the name of the wine is. That means it is impossible to give any guidance on drinkability. But I suggest you open it as soon as possible. If it tastes OK then enjoy it. If not -- well too much wine is opened too late than early.
An increasing number of wines now carry suggested 'drink before' dates.
2006-07-22 09:11:13 · answer #3 · answered by Pontac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends...look at the vintage. If the bottle cost less than $25 on average, and its older than 2002, its probably on the downward side. A general rule of thumb is about 4 years for white wines, and 5 for red. Keep in mind that this is for most of your less expensive wines (most $20 and lower are made to be drank in about 2 to 3 years). We have a few Kenwood Cabernets from 1999, (about $90 a bottle on average) that are just coming into their peak. Best bet is to find a reputable wine store in your area, and ask them about it. Have the brand and vintage ready when you do.
2006-07-22 20:20:51 · answer #4 · answered by Bill K Atheist Goodfella 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
white wine is best when young. Red can last longer, depends on type. Has it been standing up? if so the cork may be dried out and wine gets vinagery. A high shelf also a bad idea. warmer up there. Is there a date on the wine/ If not it's most likely junk anyway.
2006-07-22 07:30:37 · answer #5 · answered by zocko 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what kind of wine it is. Some wines actually get better with time as long as they are stored properly. Once again, storage depends on what kind of wine it is. Wines should be kept in a cool place (50 to 55 Farenheit). White wines are more delicate than red wines. Keeping wine in too hot of a temperature will age them to quickly and will turn them to vinegar. They should also be kept in a dark place as light will also age wine.
2006-07-22 07:32:41 · answer #6 · answered by Angela B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wine does expire if it is open. if unopened, it is still safe to drink, however unlike what people think, it will not age anymore. once it is taken out of the wood barrels, the aging process stops no matter how long you take to actually open and drink it. also, you need to store it on its side for a few days before you open it. if you don't, the cork dries up. this causes the cork to break when you open it and possibly to get tiny cork pieces in the actual wine.
2006-07-22 07:32:45 · answer #7 · answered by bargirl_2323 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wine in a bottle with a cork will continue to mature by breathing thru the cork. Evetually it will become undrinkable. If you open the bottle and the wine tastes okay than drink it if not throw it out.
2006-07-22 07:31:14 · answer #8 · answered by Kenneth H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol is a preservative. It doesn't exactly expire.
But if it's not a dry wine (dry = little or no residual sugar) and it's stored at higher than 75F or so, the residual sugars may be converted to vinegar by bacteria. But it's still consumable, if you can stomach it.
2006-07-22 08:03:49 · answer #9 · answered by Netchelandorious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wine doesn't expire.
Some wines get better with age, others turn to vinegar. It's hard to tell which wines will do what.
2006-07-22 08:08:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋