Good news: you don’t have to finish that bottle of wine tonight, although we’re not judging if you do. Most quality wines, especially fuller reds and structured whites, stay fresh and flavorful for days, as long as you store them properly.
And the steps to get there are genuinely simple. Seal it tight, keep it upright, stick it in the fridge (reds included) and follow a couple of other easy tips we’ll cover below. Before you pour anything down the drain, here’s what to know about storing every type of open wine, including how long they’ll stay drinkable.
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