> wrote in message
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> Can someone tell me about how long red wine that has sat in an opened
> bottle is suitable for cooking? I have half a bottle of Pinot Noir
> that I opened last Saturday. It's not really drinkable now, but would
> it still be okay to cook with?
>
> Maybe try coq au vin or something...
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dan

Until it smells bad.

Wine left out seldom turns to vinegar, that takes a special bacteria.

Dimitri