What is the proper way to store white wine? Does it matter if I uncork it and drink some, then re-store it?

4 responses so far ↓

• 1 Angelina N // Nov 6, 2008

  You have about a week if you didn’t drink it throw it out after it’s be opened. White wine should be stored with the bottle lying on it’s side at room tempearture.

• 2 Lynnie // Nov 6, 2008

  Put the cork back in and put it in the fridge. It should last a fair amount of time because the processes will be stopped by the cold.

  When you want to drink it - pour a glass and sit it out for the amount of time it takes to reach room temperature.

  For white wine that I think is not great I mix it half and half with tonic water and lemon and lime slices.

• 3 Xiomy // Nov 6, 2008

  All wine (still and sparkling) should be stored in a cool place with a steady temperature, away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat, such as an oven. If storing for more than a few weeks, rest the bottle upside down, on its side; the wine moistens the cork, which expands to create an airtight seal. Rotate the bottle every 6 months.

  Opened bottles of still wine can be recorked and refrigerated for three to five days. For best results, use a special stopper (found at wine shops and housewares stores).

• 4 tazkattoo // Nov 6, 2008

  White wine should be stored on its side at a temperature between 50-55 degrees Fahrenheit (and never above ~75 degrees) and ~70% relative humidity to prevent cork shrinkage. White wine is produced to be consumed in the first few years after release, so storing the wine for more than 5-7 years is really a waste. Aging is usually reserved for red wines though an occasional great Chardonnay can be aged for about a decade.

  After opening wine should be okay for about a week in the fridge if you use a vacuum sealing system like the Vacu-vin wine stoppers. Exposure to air ages a wine quickly, so it is best to use a bottle relatively quickly after opening.