Comments on: Chilled Reds, Warm Whites http://swirlingnotions.com/2007/07/05/chilled-reds-warm-whites/ Experiential wine education and real conversation over a virtual glass of wine Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:51:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Swirling Notions » “Ooopsie” Wine Moments Part I: At Home http://swirlingnotions.com/2007/07/05/chilled-reds-warm-whites/#comment-2306 Swirling Notions » “Ooopsie” Wine Moments Part I: At Home Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:55:33 +0000 http://swirlingnotions.com/2007/07/05/chilled-reds-warm-whites/#comment-2306 [...] it is always best to cool a wine gradually in the refrigerator or ice bucket (and, if stored at the proper temperature, it shouldn’t take much time to cool). When wine is subjected to drastic swings in [...] […] it is always best to cool a wine gradually in the refrigerator or ice bucket (and, if stored at the proper temperature, it shouldn’t take much time to cool). When wine is subjected to drastic swings in […]

]]> By: lia http://swirlingnotions.com/2007/07/05/chilled-reds-warm-whites/#comment-631 lia Mon, 16 Jul 2007 19:46:38 +0000 http://swirlingnotions.com/2007/07/05/chilled-reds-warm-whites/#comment-631 Great question AZGal. In fact, it sparked the topic for today's post (http://swirlingnotions.wordpress.com/2007/07/16/wine-cellars-on-a-shoestring). If you're planning on drinking the wine right away (within a week or so), storing it in the fridge is fine. But you may want to check out this post on affordable cellaring strategies for longer-term options. I'm so glad you enjoyed the Clos du Bois Reserve Zin! I think you were right on the money with the temp to sip it at--that's a bold wine, and it drinks best at the top end of the temp range so it could certainly take it a while to shrug off the chill of the fridge . . . you've inspired me to pop a bottle of my own tonight! Cheers, Lia Great question AZGal. In fact, it sparked the topic for today’s post (http://swirlingnotions.wordpress.com/2007/07/16/wine-cellars-on-a-shoestring). If you’re planning on drinking the wine right away (within a week or so), storing it in the fridge is fine. But you may want to check out this post on affordable cellaring strategies for longer-term options.

I’m so glad you enjoyed the Clos du Bois Reserve Zin! I think you were right on the money with the temp to sip it at–that’s a bold wine, and it drinks best at the top end of the temp range so it could certainly take it a while to shrug off the chill of the fridge . . . you’ve inspired me to pop a bottle of my own tonight!

Cheers,
Lia

]]> By: Azgal http://swirlingnotions.com/2007/07/05/chilled-reds-warm-whites/#comment-630 Azgal Mon, 16 Jul 2007 02:25:53 +0000 http://swirlingnotions.com/2007/07/05/chilled-reds-warm-whites/#comment-630 Great info! I read about this some time ago and have made it a habit since then. Right now I'm sipping some Clos du Bois 2004 Reserve Zinfandel that we brought home from our trip to the winery in May. The bottle had to sit out for almost an hour before I thought it "felt" like the right temperature to drink. That brings up a question...we don't have a wine cooler. I store my better wine in a regular refrigerator. Is that too cold? Thanks! Great info! I read about this some time ago and have made it a habit since then. Right now I’m sipping some Clos du Bois 2004 Reserve Zinfandel that we brought home from our trip to the winery in May. The bottle had to sit out for almost an hour before I thought it “felt” like the right temperature to drink. That brings up a question…we don’t have a wine cooler. I store my better wine in a regular refrigerator. Is that too cold? Thanks!

]]> By: lia http://swirlingnotions.com/2007/07/05/chilled-reds-warm-whites/#comment-629 lia Tue, 10 Jul 2007 17:57:36 +0000 http://swirlingnotions.com/2007/07/05/chilled-reds-warm-whites/#comment-629 Thanks Foodette! Maureen, great question. You may want to lower the temp to a bit closer to 55 degrees if you're storing your bottles for any length of time, since that's considered optimal storage temp. But since you lean towards red (a woman after my own heart), it wouldn't hurt to push 60. Just remember to pull them out a few minutes ahead of time to warm up a bit and, vice versa, to pop your whites and roses in the fridge for 10 minutes or so. As far as the best way to store both whites and reds in the same wine fridge, I'd recommend sticking with the standard method of storing the reds on top and whites on the bottom since heat rises. There's only a few degrees difference (at most), but you may as well go with the flow instead of against it. Enjoy! Thanks Foodette!

Maureen, great question. You may want to lower the temp to a bit closer to 55 degrees if you’re storing your bottles for any length of time, since that’s considered optimal storage temp. But since you lean towards red (a woman after my own heart), it wouldn’t hurt to push 60. Just remember to pull them out a few minutes ahead of time to warm up a bit and, vice versa, to pop your whites and roses in the fridge for 10 minutes or so.

As far as the best way to store both whites and reds in the same wine fridge, I’d recommend sticking with the standard method of storing the reds on top and whites on the bottom since heat rises. There’s only a few degrees difference (at most), but you may as well go with the flow instead of against it. Enjoy!

]]> By: foodette http://swirlingnotions.com/2007/07/05/chilled-reds-warm-whites/#comment-628 foodette Sun, 08 Jul 2007 04:36:53 +0000 http://swirlingnotions.com/2007/07/05/chilled-reds-warm-whites/#comment-628 Great post! I love the paraphrase - it's something I will start doing :) Great post! I love the paraphrase - it’s something I will start doing :)

]]> By: Maureen http://swirlingnotions.com/2007/07/05/chilled-reds-warm-whites/#comment-627 Maureen Fri, 06 Jul 2007 03:44:54 +0000 http://swirlingnotions.com/2007/07/05/chilled-reds-warm-whites/#comment-627 Lia, that's a great simple way to serving wine! I love it! We have a wine refrigerator, and store both our reds and whites in it. What would you suggest we keep the temperature set at? (BTW, we have about 30 bottles of red, 6-7 bottles of white, and a few rose's.) We currently have it set at 64. Maureen Lia, that’s a great simple way to serving wine! I love it!

We have a wine refrigerator, and store both our reds and whites in it. What would you suggest we keep the temperature set at? (BTW, we have about 30 bottles of red, 6-7 bottles of white, and a few rose’s.) We currently have it set at 64.

Maureen

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