Comments on: Will I destroy a white wine by putting it in the refrigerator? http://www.winesfromoc.com/will-i-destroy-a-white-wine-by-putting-it-in-the-refrigerator.html Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:27:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: mjobrien10 http://www.winesfromoc.com/will-i-destroy-a-white-wine-by-putting-it-in-the-refrigerator.html/comment-page-1#comment-1383 mjobrien10 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:10:40 +0000 http://www.winesfromoc.com/will-i-destroy-a-white-wine-by-putting-it-in-the-refrigerator.html#comment-1383 Well, most of the people here already gave you the proper answer, which is to not store it in the refridgerator. I would go buy a small wine rack and keep the bottle in it until the day you want to drink it, then put it in the fridge for about an hour before you open it. Remember to always keep the bottle on it's side, when your storing it, so the wine touches the cork. This will help the wine stay good. Well, most of the people here already gave you the proper answer, which is to not store it in the refridgerator. I would go buy a small wine rack and keep the bottle in it until the day you want to drink it, then put it in the fridge for about an hour before you open it. Remember to always keep the bottle on it’s side, when your storing it, so the wine touches the cork. This will help the wine stay good.

]]> By: emmababy07 http://www.winesfromoc.com/will-i-destroy-a-white-wine-by-putting-it-in-the-refrigerator.html/comment-page-1#comment-1384 emmababy07 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:10:40 +0000 http://www.winesfromoc.com/will-i-destroy-a-white-wine-by-putting-it-in-the-refrigerator.html#comment-1384 white wine is meant to go in the fridge white wine is meant to go in the fridge

]]> By: RedSoxFan http://www.winesfromoc.com/will-i-destroy-a-white-wine-by-putting-it-in-the-refrigerator.html/comment-page-1#comment-1385 RedSoxFan Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:10:40 +0000 http://www.winesfromoc.com/will-i-destroy-a-white-wine-by-putting-it-in-the-refrigerator.html#comment-1385 You should chill white wine before drinking it, but do not allow it to get too cold, as that diminishes the flavours. Refrigerate just a couple of hours before opening, and you will get better results. You should chill white wine before drinking it, but do not allow it to get too cold, as that diminishes the flavours. Refrigerate just a couple of hours before opening, and you will get better results.

]]> By: blondness13j http://www.winesfromoc.com/will-i-destroy-a-white-wine-by-putting-it-in-the-refrigerator.html/comment-page-1#comment-1386 blondness13j Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:10:40 +0000 http://www.winesfromoc.com/will-i-destroy-a-white-wine-by-putting-it-in-the-refrigerator.html#comment-1386 white wines are supposed to be served chilled.. you can store white wine in the fridge. for a while...reds should be a room temp... white wines are supposed to be served chilled.. you can store white wine in the fridge. for a while…reds should be a room temp…

]]> By: Waldeck http://www.winesfromoc.com/will-i-destroy-a-white-wine-by-putting-it-in-the-refrigerator.html/comment-page-1#comment-1387 Waldeck Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:10:40 +0000 http://www.winesfromoc.com/will-i-destroy-a-white-wine-by-putting-it-in-the-refrigerator.html#comment-1387 White wine (usually) should be chilled, but a normal refrigerator is probably colder than you would like. The lighter the wine, the colder, but only a sparkling wine should be served 'cold'. Your wine is probably best at around 45 F. A heavier white (like a chardonnay) is better at 50 F. The cold will not really harm the wine, but you might not enjoy it as much. I would store it is a cool, dark place but when you are ready to drink it, refrigerate it for a couple of hours. If it gets really cold, you might want to leave it out for a few minutes before you drink. Also, you should not wait too long before drinking. 99% of wines do not really get better with age. Wines are released when they are best to drink. Waiting for a special occasion? Make it a special occasion this weekend by opening your great bottle of wine. Make the next special occasion even more special by buying a new bottle! White wine (usually) should be chilled, but a normal refrigerator is probably colder than you would like. The lighter the wine, the colder, but only a sparkling wine should be served ‘cold’. Your wine is probably best at around 45 F. A heavier white (like a chardonnay) is better at 50 F.

The cold will not really harm the wine, but you might not enjoy it as much.

I would store it is a cool, dark place but when you are ready to drink it, refrigerate it for a couple of hours. If it gets really cold, you might want to leave it out for a few minutes before you drink.

Also, you should not wait too long before drinking. 99% of wines do not really get better with age. Wines are released when they are best to drink. Waiting for a special occasion? Make it a special occasion this weekend by opening your great bottle of wine. Make the next special occasion even more special by buying a new bottle!

]]> By: JAMES C http://www.winesfromoc.com/will-i-destroy-a-white-wine-by-putting-it-in-the-refrigerator.html/comment-page-1#comment-1388 JAMES C Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:10:40 +0000 http://www.winesfromoc.com/will-i-destroy-a-white-wine-by-putting-it-in-the-refrigerator.html#comment-1388 no if anything you would improve your drinking pleasure of it as it as it is meant to be served chilled no if anything you would improve your drinking pleasure of it as it as it is meant to be served chilled

]]> By: Lisa H http://www.winesfromoc.com/will-i-destroy-a-white-wine-by-putting-it-in-the-refrigerator.html/comment-page-1#comment-1389 Lisa H Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:10:40 +0000 http://www.winesfromoc.com/will-i-destroy-a-white-wine-by-putting-it-in-the-refrigerator.html#comment-1389 i store my wine in my wine fridge set to 52 degrees for long term storage. Especially if I am not going to drink in the near future. If you plan on drinking it in the next 24 - 48 hours, I put in fridge over night. And then bring it out of the fridge an open about 20 min prior to serving. Most americans drink their whites too cold and reds too warm. If you do not have wine fridge for long term storage, a nice cool dark place in your house would be just fine, store the bottle on its side so that the cork remains in contact with the wine and won't dry out. Enjoy! i store my wine in my wine fridge set to 52 degrees for long term storage. Especially if I am not going to drink in the near future. If you plan on drinking it in the next 24 - 48 hours, I put in fridge over night. And then bring it out of the fridge an open about 20 min prior to serving. Most americans drink their whites too cold and reds too warm.

If you do not have wine fridge for long term storage, a nice cool dark place in your house would be just fine, store the bottle on its side so that the cork remains in contact with the wine and won’t dry out.

Enjoy!

]]> By: Back From Mexico http://www.winesfromoc.com/will-i-destroy-a-white-wine-by-putting-it-in-the-refrigerator.html/comment-page-1#comment-1390 Back From Mexico Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:10:40 +0000 http://www.winesfromoc.com/will-i-destroy-a-white-wine-by-putting-it-in-the-refrigerator.html#comment-1390 White wine should be ideally served chilled, but not 'cold'. This means throw it in the fridge about an hour before you are going to drink it. Store it horizontally (on it's side) in a cool dark place until you are ready to drink it. And remember that if it's a drink-ready white (meaning under $40), you need to consume it within the next year or so. It won't go 'bad', but it won't get better - in fact, you may lose many of the flavours you enjoyed at the winery. Congrats on your purchase and enjoy! : ) White wine should be ideally served chilled, but not ‘cold’. This means throw it in the fridge about an hour before you are going to drink it.

Store it horizontally (on it’s side) in a cool dark place until you are ready to drink it.

And remember that if it’s a drink-ready white (meaning under $40), you need to consume it within the next year or so. It won’t go ‘bad’, but it won’t get better - in fact, you may lose many of the flavours you enjoyed at the winery.

Congrats on your purchase and enjoy! : )

]]> By: Wine Diva http://www.winesfromoc.com/will-i-destroy-a-white-wine-by-putting-it-in-the-refrigerator.html/comment-page-1#comment-1391 Wine Diva Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:10:40 +0000 http://www.winesfromoc.com/will-i-destroy-a-white-wine-by-putting-it-in-the-refrigerator.html#comment-1391 You can definitely store white wine in the refrigerator for short-term storage (say a few weeks). If you are not planning on opening it it is a good idea to store it in a cool, dry location out of the way of heat and sunlight such as a coat closet, wine rack in a closet or underneath your bed. Some white wines benefit from being served chilled but if you serve it too cold you will not be able to enjoy the scents and flavors as much as you did at the winery tasting room. However long term storage of wine in the refrigerator is not advised due to the humidity and temperature- it is too cold for storage. However if you are planning on opening it in the next few weeks when the mood strikes, then by all means store it in the refrigerator. Just let it "warm up" for 15-20 minutes before drinking in order to maximize the flavors and aromas. The one danger to storing wine in the refrigerator is if you cool it down, store it there for a few weeks, take it out of the fridge, store it at room temperature or warmer, then put it back in the fridge. Wine does not like varying temperatures, the best you can do for any wine, white or red is to keep the storage temperature consistent. You can definitely store white wine in the refrigerator for short-term storage (say a few weeks). If you are not planning on opening it it is a good idea to store it in a cool, dry location out of the way of heat and sunlight such as a coat closet, wine rack in a closet or underneath your bed. Some white wines benefit from being served chilled but if you serve it too cold you will not be able to enjoy the scents and flavors as much as you did at the winery tasting room. However long term storage of wine in the refrigerator is not advised due to the humidity and temperature- it is too cold for storage. However if you are planning on opening it in the next few weeks when the mood strikes, then by all means store it in the refrigerator. Just let it "warm up" for 15-20 minutes before drinking in order to maximize the flavors and aromas. The one danger to storing wine in the refrigerator is if you cool it down, store it there for a few weeks, take it out of the fridge, store it at room temperature or warmer, then put it back in the fridge. Wine does not like varying temperatures, the best you can do for any wine, white or red is to keep the storage temperature consistent.

]]>