Eddie > wrote:

> "One thing that can make a wine go bad is exposure to air and
> growth of bacteria. If you don't mind steaming your food with
> bacteria laden wine...go for it."

Prejudice from the "Sanitized®" fanatics.

> A reply from the food group said steaming kills any bacteria, so
> there is no danger, which makes sense. Any opinions from this
> group?

If a bottle leaks the wine oxidizes. That a natural reaction that
can easily be reproduced: Just kepp half a glass of wine untouched
near the window for a fortnight and taste: It turns brown, and
smells and tastes of browning apple peels.

That's all - no danger at all.

Wine turned bad by bacteria infection is extremely rare. Of some
50.000 wines tasted in my life I can't remember having come across
more than once or twice. Bacteria infection tends to happen at the
winery and measures against are taken there.

M.