Dec 09 2009
Keeping Wine Fresh After Opening
To keep a bottle of wine fresh after you open it, you should immediately keep it cool and put the cork back in. Even between glasses, the wine should be recorked and kept cool. This will slow down the oxidation of the wine and can possibly keep the wine good for a day or two.
If you are looking to preserve open wine for a longer period of time, there are some devices available that may help you.
Scott A. Farmer of California’s Private Preserve developed a mix of gasses (Nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide, and Argon) that you spray into the wine bottle. The gases will help displace the oxygen and protect the wine. Many people have copied his technique and you can find this product many places online.
Vacucin.com has created a vacuum wine save which vacuums out the oxygen in the bottle. Some people say that this sucks out all the aromas of the wine, making the wine not at good.
So I would recommend the gas method of preserving wine over the vacuum method anyday.
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