That's what my current girlfriend says. Every time we open a bottle of wine, she says that we have to drink the whole thing otherwise it will go bad in a few hours. I apologize if this isn't written in the best language but I'm a little hung over.
2007-07-12 07:35:11 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
absolutely not, sometimes its actually gets better after a day. Some wines may lose some of the zing after a day, but going bad, like vinegar, will take a long time. Put the cork back in and put it in the fridge if you are concerned.
2007-07-12 07:50:09 · answer #1 · answered by redwine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally, after you open a bottle of wine, it's advisable to put it in the fridge, and to seal it back properly. If it's just for a few days the cork or cap will do, but if longer, you might consider buying one of those pumps that will vacuum seal the bottle back for you so that the wine will not continue to oxidize. Oxidization will cause the wine to spoil. A high temperature will also speed up this process, hence the keeping in the fridge. As a general rule, you should smell the wine and have a small sip to determine yourself if the wine is spoilt, as wines spoil at different rates, depending on how they were aged, bottled, the temperature at which its kept, etc. The wine should not smell or taste sour or "vinegar-ish". The colour of the wine should not differ much or at all from the original colour when it's opened (tilt your glass and hold it against the light to see) ______________________________________... Hi I just read the update. Although you don't have a fridge, it is okay as long as you keep the wine in a cool place (i.e. not direct under the hot sun). I don't know how long it will last, since I am not sure what the weather is like where you are, but you can still test the wine according to the "smell-colour-taste" test I mentioned in the previous paragraph. Anyway if it's so many of you, I'm sure you can finish the wine, a bottle has only - what? - 6 glasses of wine in it?
2016-05-20 22:35:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Refrigerated opened wine in a bottle will retain its quality for about 30 days. Wine in a bottle stored at room temperature will last about 7-14 days. Boxed wines, refrigerated, will last about 2-6 weeks.
Take refrigerated red wine out of the fridge at least one hour before drinking to bring to room temperature.
2007-07-14 13:40:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is absolutely not true. In fact, some wines, especially a really good Bordeaux, need 45 minutes to an hour in a decanter before you even drink them. A red wine, assuming it is not a cheap one, will stay for a day or two as long as you re-cork and keep it out of direct sunlight.
2007-07-12 08:21:08 · answer #4 · answered by go avs! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you put the cork down there really tight, and don't keep it open, even after you've opened the bottle, you can keep for it maybe one more day, but usually, most red wines anyway, need to be drunk the same day at least. but you have to keep the air out of the bottle as much as possible. it is best to drink the whole bottle right away - w/in the hour, of course, if you're sharing. :p
2007-07-12 07:38:49 · answer #5 · answered by mrs sexy pants 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, but as soon as the wine hits the open air, it begins to oxidize. A re-corked bottle (red wine) is ok the next day, but will be a little harsher than when opened. It is better to finish the bottle of wine after opening
2007-07-12 07:39:48 · answer #6 · answered by Shredded Cottage Cheese 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Just put the cork (or in your case screw the lid back on :) and put it in the fridge. If you have a vaccum pump, you can pump the air out and it will be fine for days. Air is the enemy of most drinks. If the drink is carbonated, like champagne, beer or even soda, you have to have a vaccum pump or some system to keep the bubbles in to liquid, otherwise they will escape and the drink will go flat. Flat, isn't bad though. You can still drink it though and have no ill-effects - it just tastes differently. Good luck and hope this helps.
2007-07-12 07:43:43 · answer #7 · answered by [><] Rebel 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think goes "bad" is the right word.
It does start losing it's initial flavor and brightness when exposed to air, especially red wines, but it doesn't turn rancid or become undrinkable.
However, after a week, you'll notice a degradation in flavor. That's when you use that bottle of wine for cooking... so a bottle of wine never really goes "bad".
2007-07-12 07:38:13 · answer #8 · answered by Dave C 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That sounds like FAR left epicurean junk.
or that she just want you to leave so she can finish it.
You keep the bottle chilled is is good for 2 days with the cork in
2007-07-12 07:43:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with MG maybe she wants to get you tipsy so yall can have a little fun.
2007-07-12 07:48:04 · answer #10 · answered by Muffin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋