A drank a whole bottle of Perrin and Fils Vacqueyras over 2 days by myself. Do I have a problem?

Question

I don't like to share.

Answer 1

You only have a problem if you didn't use some sort of storage technology - 48 hours after opening, I find that even a hefty Rhone is starting to seriously decline in quality.

One of the most popular bits of technology are those Vacu-Vin wine pumps, which pull some of the air out of the bottle when you re-seal it. It's a clever idea, but I find it to be too much work, and still leaves air in the bottle.

My prefered method is to use an inert gas system (I've used the one by Private Preserve (about $12, give or take for 150 uses) but there are others). This spurts a small amount of heavier than air inert gas into the bottle, blanketing the wine, and preventing oxygen from getting to it. I've used this to keep wine (even wine from older vintages) fresh for over a week. It's really highly clever.

Alternatively, you could just buy half-bottles, or invite somebody over - if they bring a bottle too, you'll be more likely to finish both with them.

Answer 2

sounds like you have a serious prblem... that should have only taken 7 hours...