How long does an open bottle of red wine last

Timothy Hartley

That's probably the best answer.

Many ppl have asked this question. Including me. And I've spent some time conducting gruelling research.

Sometimes having it opened but with cork in for a day or so actually improves it for me personally. But other times as others have said it goes downhill, and you lose any flavour and bouquet.

If you want to prolong the life, you can put it in the fridge, and take it out say 10-15 mins before you pour a glbutt. I personally don't like this, I just have an unshakeable feeling that red wine shouldn't go in the fridge for a number of reasons. It puts me off, even if it is totally unreasonable.

You can also buy a half bottle 375ml, drink it, and clean it for future use. So when you open a full bottle, pour half into the little bottle right up to the top and drink the rest of the big bottle. The wine in the little bottle, with little oxygen to spoil it, will last for up to a week I've found in a reasonable state.