Chapter 14 — Food & Cooking

How long does an open bottle of wine last?

Red: 3–5 days re-corked in fridge. White & rosé: 5–7 days. Sparkling: 1–3 days with a stopper. Fortified (port, sherry): 1–3 weeks. Wine spoils from oxygen and heat, not aging.

Follow-up questions

Are wine preservers worth it?

Coravin for special bottles yes. Vacuum pumps and inert-gas sprays extend by a couple of days — not miracles.

Can I cook with old wine?

If it tastes like vinegar, no — that flavor concentrates. Slightly oxidized wine is fine for cooking.

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