Tips Of The Day

Wine Serving Temperature

Did you know that many people serve red wine too warm and white wine too cold.  My personal guideline is to drink red a little below room temperature (say 60°) and white a little above refrigerator temp (say 50°).  Champagne should be served colder than white (40°-45°) which means pretty much right out of the fridge.  These are give or take a few degrees, so don’t panic on getting it exact.  Try storing your reds in the basement or a cool place.  If you don’t, refrigerate them for 1/2 hr or so before drinking.  Take the white out of the fridge and let it sit for 1/2 hr or so.  I think you’ll see the flavors more abundant and expressive.