Timothy Hartley wrote:
> Bobby wrote:
>
>>Can anyone tell me how long an opened bottled of red lasts? Presuming that
>>the bottle is re-corked?
>
>
> If it's any good, not long enough is the general rule in our house.
>
> Tim Hartley


That's probably the best answer.


Many ppl have asked this question. Including me. And I've spent some
time conducting gruelling research.

Sometimes having it opened [but with cork in] for a day or so actually
improves it for me personally. But other times as others have said it
goes downhill, and you lose any flavour and bouquet.

If you want to prolong the life, you can put it in the fridge, and take
it out say 10-15 mins before you pour a glass. I personally don't like
this, I just have an unshakeable feeling that red wine shouldn't go in
the fridge for a number of reasons. It puts me off, even if it is
totally unreasonable.

You can also buy a half bottle [375ml], drink it, and clean it for
future use. So when you open a full bottle, pour half into the little
bottle [right up to the top] and drink the rest of the big bottle. The
wine in the little bottle, with little oxygen to spoil it, will last for
up to a week I've found in a reasonable state.

You could also invest in one of those vacuum seal systems.



But generally I find if you open a bottle, say have a glass or two every
night for 3 nights, there isn't too much difference, especially with
lower end wines, say up to $20AU.


HTH,

Mat.