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How
do you know if a bottle of wine is past its best and is too
old to drink?
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submitted by Rachel Wilson
It is difficult to guess. The best thing is to taste the wine !
However, a wine from Margaux or Pauillac will last longer than one from Beaujolais or Bourgueil.
The first tip would be to refer to this chart which tell you how long can I keep wine
The second tip would be to look and smell the wine.
A wine that is too old smell of vinegar or sherry.
Wine turns into a brownish or dull color when past its best.
You may also start to worry:
- if the bottle is not full with wine. The wine has evaporated over the years
- if the cork is badly damaged
- if there are a lot of deposits at the bottom of the bottle
A bottle of wine needs to be protected from humidity, vibration, temperature, light. Each one of these enemies can ruin any wine sooner than later.
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