In Reply to: Storing dessert wine posted by Zannafly on February 10, 2003 at 16:53:10:
Unfortunately, once you open a bottle of wine, it starts to degrade. How fast though depends on several factors. First, the type of wine -- red or white. I've had bottles of port wine (red) last for up to one month after opening the bottle. The longevity is helped by the high(er) alcohol and subtantial concentration of port, among other factors. Whites just don't last as long once they are opened. I've never had one last more than 2 weeks (then again, that's largely b/c I drink them!). Second, longevity can be extended by temperature (cool is better). Cork it and put it (whether red or white) in the refrigerator or in a cool basement. Third, get a "vacu-vin" -- available in just about any wine store (about $10) -- which uses a special rubber cork with a small hole in the top and sucks the air out of the bottle. This vacuuming of sorts reduces the air in the bottle and slows down oxidation of the wine. Good luck, and drink up!! I'm curious -- what kind of wine is it?
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