Is refrigerating red wine bad?

Answer by marsha
Submitted on 8/24/2004
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Red wine is best stored at a temperature cooler than an average room temperature of 70 degrees F, but warmer than a refrigerated temperature of 40 degrees F. I store my red wines in a dark, bottom shelf of a room that is neither heated or cooled off my kitchen and have never had a bottle go bad on me. You must remember that light also affects wine, so a dark, cool place between 55-60 degrees F would be ideal. Because I enjoy my red wines chilled, I will stick a bottle in the refrigerator in the morning if I plan on drinking the wine with my dinner that night. Another note on wine, although Burgandy is a wine and looks red, it isn't considered a "red wine" and should always be stored and consumed at room temperature.

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Question by Chiqui
Submitted on 7/21/2003
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Is refrigerating red wine bad?

Answer by Andy
Submitted on 8/6/2003
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Yes. Red wine's flavor is at peak at room temp. However if you enjoy the wine chilled go for it!

Answer by MARGOT CHANNING
Submitted on 9/30/2003
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Red wine is best at room temperture, but many people do not realize that room temperature actually refers to what the room temperture of a castle would be - we are talking about 58 degrees. Hence it is best to store red wine in a cool dry place.

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