How Long Does Wine Last Once Opened? Infographic Reveals All
This Tells You How Long Your Wine Will Last Once Opened
Natasha Hinde— The Huffington Post UK
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Nothing puts a smile on our faces quite like wine o'clock on a Friday evening.
Although that smile quickly fades when Monday night arrives and we realise that the wine we didn't finish on Friday might have gone past its best.
When this happens, there are usually two options:
1) Tip it down the sink and sob uncontrollably.
2) Try a sip to test if it really is out of date. (But be prepared for vinegary consequences).
Now, thanks to Madeline Puckette at Wine Folly, you can be safe in the knowledge of whether your wine is out of date or not.
Ladies and gents, behold, the wine-lover's bible.
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The infographic reveals that sparkling wine lasts for 1-3 days if kept in the fridge with a wine stopper.
Puckette writes: "Sparkling wines lose their carbonation quickly after opening." She adds that a more "traditional" sparkling wine, such as Cava or Champagne, will last a little longer than, say, Prosecco.
Meanwhile, light white, sweet white and rosé wine can last between 5-7 days if refrigerated with a cork or screw top.
"Most light white and rosé wines will be drinkable for up to a week when stored in your refrigerator," says Puckette. "You’ll notice the taste will change subtly after the first day as the wine oxidises."
She notes, however, that some wines will taste even better after the first day including "minerally cool-climate wines" such as Northern Italian Pinot Grigio, French Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc.
Full-bodied white wine (if kept in the fridge) and red wine will last between 3-5 days.
And if you really want to savour the flavour and get your money's worth then opt for "fortified wines" such as Port, Sherry, Marsala, and Madeira, which can be kept for 28 days.
What Your Wine Order Says About You
You order rosé no matter the time of year.(01 of11)
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It's classy and respectable to order rosé in the height of summer. It's just plain wrong to order it with a hearty meal in the dead of winter. We hate to say it, but people will probably judge you for being totally oblivious to seasons if you take this route. (credit:Annabelle Breakey via Getty Images)
You order red wine with seafood.(02 of11)
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People might cringe, but they shouldn't. There are plenty of occasions where red wine works well with seafood. Just don't be surprised if you get a few raised eyebrows. (credit:Alejandro Rivera via Getty Images)
You order white wine. Always. Without exception.(03 of11)
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Red wine gives you a headache, or you just don't like the stuff. It's cool. Unfortunately you may get perceived as being unadventurous and possibly even vain. The sad truth is that drinking white wine exclusively automatically makes you a Real Housewife. Sorry, we don't make the rules. We just write 'em. (credit:Brian Macdonald via Getty Images)
You order Lambrusco outside of a pizza restaurant.(04 of11)
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There's a time and place for everything. Lambrusco -- a lightly sparkling red wine that is served slightly chilled -- is best with Italian food, specifically pizza. If you order it when you're eating a burger, you may be judged for being a little bizarre, or just confused about what Lambrusco is. (credit:Landahlauts/Flickr)
You order Champagne... even when you're not celebrating anything.(05 of11)
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Unless you're toasting a special occasion, ordering Champagne will unquestionably get you some looks. We love Champagne as much as the next guy, we really do. But it's special, and not for everyday consumption. Order Champagne out to dinner on a Tuesday and people will think you're a snob. You're asking for it, so just deal with it. (credit:Cultura Travel/Philip Lee Harvey via Getty Images)
You order a white wine spritzer. (06 of11)
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You're old. Nobody's judging here. It's just true. (credit:Bill Boch via Getty Images)
You order the second most expensive bottle on the menu. (07 of11)
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Some people will think you're being savvy, but others will think you're a sucker, because that bottle is a trap. Restaurants know you don't want to order the cheapest bottle; they know you'll go for that second cheapest option. Who knows what they could be trying to pawn off on you. (credit:Don Bayley via Getty Images)
You go to great pains to order orange wine.(08 of11)
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Orange wines are trendy, but they're not mainstream, so you really have to care enough to seek them out. Of course, they're only trendy to the people who pay attention to and believe in wine trends, so you'll either impress or confuse other people when you order them. (credit:Steven Morris via Getty Images)
You order a bottle without asking anyone else what they want.(09 of11)
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Everyone's been out to dinner where someone orders a bottle of wine -- or a few -- without consulting the rest of the table and expects everyone to pitch in. Do this and people will think you're a jerk. Plain and simple. (credit:Johner via Getty Images)
You order knowledgeably. (10 of11)
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You will incite fear and respect in your dinner mates. If you're not actually knowledgable about wine and only pretending, more power to you. No one else you're with knows any better, so good job. (credit:Image Source via Getty Images)
You ask for ice with your red wine.(11 of11)
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Asking for ice with your white wine may not get you looks, but ice for red wine? The only time ice belongs in red wine is if you're drinking sangria. Period. (credit:Foodcollection via Getty Images)