Wine Temperature,And is it different for different kinds of wine? I will be going to a few holiday parties this year, so I want to show up looking like I know what I’m doing 
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Wine Temperature,And is it different for different kinds of wine? I will be going to a few holiday parties this year, so I want to show up looking like I know what I’m doing
mark // Aug 1, 2010 at 11:14 am
Red wine should be kept at what is called "cellar temperature" (not room temperature). About 55 degrees (up to 60).
White runs from 40 – 50 degrees. Personally, I buck the trend here and go for as cold as humanly possible. This is not however conventional wisdom.
There is a temperature chart at the end of this link that addresses various wine serving temperatures.
http://www.manick.com/Wine/Serving.html
Rita D // Aug 1, 2010 at 11:14 am
whites throw in an ice bucket (should be kept cold)
Reds – Room Temp
sailor_chronos // Aug 1, 2010 at 11:14 am
Red wine is best kept at room temperature. White wine should be chilled in the fridge before serving.
jilly the fighter // Aug 1, 2010 at 11:14 am
White is served chilled, Red is served at room temperature usually aired out for a bit in a decanter.
Lady Domina // Aug 1, 2010 at 11:14 am
do you mean be kept at for long term storage or just before serving?
I see others answered for "before serving" so i’m going to respond for long term storage.
Whites: Do not keep more than a year.
Reds These can keep for 5 years typically. some much longer.
Both: keep on their side (so the cork stays moist) and at about 45 deg. to 60 deg. Never let them freeze.
LD
PAUL H // Aug 1, 2010 at 11:14 am
Most bottles of wine will tell you on the label (small print) what temperature they are best served at.
No mystery