You have opened a bottle of wine without finishing it and you are wondering how to store it! Here are our tips and tricks that will allow you to easily store your wine so that you can enjoy it without any problem!
What is the shelf life of wine after opening?
The shelf life of an opened wine is short. You should know that not all wines react the same way. For example, white wine keeps longer than red wine due to its higher acidity. (between 10 and 12 days). The shelf life of an opened bottle of red wine is usually five days. On the other hand, sweet wines can be kept for several weeks.
- Recap bottles after opening.
- Store opened bottles in the fridge.
- Store your bottles away from any source of light.
Keep the bottle upright after opening
It is imperative to keep wines (white, red or rosé) corked and placed upright in the fridge, in order to slow down oxidation and the proliferation of bacteria. The vertical position of the bottle is highly recommended.
Under no circumstances should a bottle be left uncorked, as it will be exposed to far too much oxygen and will therefore oxidize.
The air must be expelled, by pouring the wine into a smaller container (a small bottle), to avoid contact with the air.
You must use a pressure cap.
For white wine, which is usually drunk chilled, it is recommended to put it in the refrigerator. If it's red, it's best enjoyed at a warmer temperature. Its conservation (without cap) in the refrigerator is without fear. Cooler temperatures slow down oxidation.
It is also recommended to put the bottle of wine in a dark place without natural light, so as not to accelerate the oxidation process. 
Finally, you can concoct good meals with leftover wine.
Also, be aware that old wines (10 years and over) cannot be kept once opened.
How do you know if the wine is no longer consumable?
The surest way to tell if a wine is no longer drinkable is to pour yourself a glass and smell it. If the aroma of the wine has changed drastically or if it smells bad, it should not be consumed. Additionally, wines that have been exposed to extreme temperatures for long periods of time can also spoil, rendering them undrinkable.
If a bottle appears cloudy or if small particles are floating inside, it may indicate that the wine has gone sour. Nevertheless, in the case of a natural wine, the presence of particles in suspension is quite normal. It is important to trust your senses to determine if a given bottle of wine is still safe to drink.
Good tasting !
