I had a glass last night and it tasted ok. It has been sitting on the counter all this time.
2007-01-13 00:56:00 · 10 answers · asked by jdotmoran 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Boxed wine lasts longer than bottled wine that has been opened. The wine is stored in a plastic bag within the box that keeps air from getting in, at least less so than an open wine bottle with the cork pushed back in. You should be able to drink the wine for weeks or months after it's first been opened. We have a box of merlot on our counter that was first opened before Christmas and it's still fine.
2007-01-13 01:42:22 · answer #1 · answered by Mama Gretch 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As Mama Gretch mentioned below, boxed wines keep longer than an opened/recorked bottle. She used the term plastic bag, which is the right concept but the bag is more likely to be aluminized mylar material, which will not leach into the wine. Much has been made about how long wine will last after being opened, and it's due to the oxidation that takes place when air and wine come into contact. Boxed wines avoid this because there is no air to come in contact with the wine still in the box. The bad collapses around the wine and is essentially air-tight.
Since wine stores best at 55-59 degrees Fahrenheit, I'd consider putting the boxed wine in a pantry near the kitchen that might be a little more stable than on the countertop, which will likely have a warmer temperature than close-by storage. However, keep in mind we're not talking about Chateau Lafite or BV George LaTour here because boxed wines aren't made for cellaring.
I don't drink boxed wines so much anymore, but when I used to (for budgetary reasons), I found mine kept for six weeks at least. Maybe would have kept longer, but a box rarely lasted that long.
My philosophy is, "Hey, I've got a lot of wine for a great price, it's drinkable so I can have a glass almost every night." Enjoy!
2007-01-13 04:25:23 · answer #2 · answered by winefp2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The trick is to not let any air into the wine bladder. I once asked a person at a high-end wine shop how long the box wines would be at their best after being tapped and he said for sure 2-3 weeks. After that, all bets are off.
2007-01-13 10:08:11 · answer #3 · answered by kathy_is_a_nurse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it tends to turn into vinegar, opened bottles of wine aren't supposed to be allowed to sit for awhile, I've read that sometimes it only takes about 3 days for the wine to start turning into vinegar.
2007-01-13 04:56:07 · answer #4 · answered by T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard you are supposed to drink a bottle of wine within 2 weeks after opening it. Not sure if it actually spoils but I guess you don't get the full flavor if it sits longer than that.
2007-01-13 01:01:22 · answer #5 · answered by girlnamedmaria 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep note as you empty it. Who knows you may stumble on
a new way to enjoy boxed wines. "Spoilt" wines may suit
someone else' palate.
2007-01-13 02:36:30 · answer #6 · answered by wcsj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep in the fridge and finish in 2 weeks.
Or try to buy new bottle online.
2007-01-13 01:10:29 · answer #7 · answered by penquinkay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't waist it any more drink it all now tomorrow it will not be good anymore ha ha just look for the best before date and because it was already open and not in the fridge take about a month of that date
2007-01-13 01:00:42 · answer #8 · answered by tazdevil007au 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Throw it out !
2007-01-13 02:30:29 · answer #9 · answered by emeraldbeach243 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if there's no expiration date, then it may theoretically last forever.
wine in bottles does. trust your taste buds.
2007-01-13 00:59:17 · answer #10 · answered by evoleye 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋