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 Wine is the poster boy for drinks lasting ages, but even wine doesn’t last forever. It will eventually expire and knowing when is important. You can find the expiration dates printed on the bottom of the wine bottle. If the expiration date is not stated anywhere on the wine bottle, you can use the vintage or sealed date typically on the label or bottleneck to estimate when the wine will expire. We’ll delve more into the details in this article and address several key issues regarding wine and its expiration.
The expiration date for wine, if it has one stated, is typically printed somewhere on the bottle, usually around the bottom. Some wines that don’t have an expiration date put a “best by” date, which is just as the name implies – the best time for consuming wine. If neither is present, then there will be a sealed or vintage date, usually on the label. The sealed date indicates when the wine was sealed into the bottles, while the vintage date declares the year the grapes used for the wines were picked. If you don’t see the vintage or sealed date on the label, check the neck of the bottle. Wines not having expiration dates stated on their bottles is really common. This begs the question, “why?!” 2 Why Do Some Wines Lack Expiration Dates?Seriously, why? Actually, the reason is simple – many times, wine masters don’t know exactly when the wine will expire. There’s definitely a solid idea, but the exact date depends heavily on how the wine is stored. Additionally, there’s the idea that wine doesn’t exactly expire. At worst, old wine will turn into vinegar, which tastes horrible but is not harmful to you. 3 Does White Wine Last Longer Than Red Wine?No, it doesn’t. Generally, red wines last longer than white wines. This is primarily because red wines have a higher tannin content than white wines. It is not unexpected, too, considering the main source of tannins in red wine is grape skins and seeds, which are rarely used for white wines. According to studies, tannins serve as inhibitors of harmful pro-oxidative enzymes, preventing wine from oxidation and spoilage. As a rule of thumb, the darker the wine, the more tannins it contains, and the greater its chances of resisting enzymatic destruction. 4 How Long Are White Wines and Red Wines Good For?Wines last very long. If unopened and properly stored, you can have wine lasting for several years – past the printed expiration date! White wines usually last between one to two years past their printed expiration date if unopened, while red wines last between two to three years past their printed expiration date. That is definitely impressive, but it’s a different case when the wine is opened. This is because the wine gets exposed to oxygen, heat, light, and different microorganisms. After opening, red wine only lasts between four to six days, while white wines last between three to five days. 5 How Should You Store Wine After Opening It?The time for wines to go bad decreases from years to days after they are opened – that’s just incredible anyhow you view it. However, you can lengthen the time wine lasts after opening it by a few days. They include the following. 6 Keeping the Wine UprightBefore opening your wine, you would want to keep it in a horizontal position. This placement method allows for maximum contact between the wine and the cork, preventing the cork from drying out. However, after opening, keep the bottle upright, as this placement method lowers the surface area of the wine exposed to the air in the bottle. 7 Reusing the Original CorkThis is simple but effective. Return the cork to the bottleneck when you want to store the wine after reopening. You want to use the original cork, as others may not fit as perfectly. Also, it would be best if you put it the way it was before you opened it. This means the same end that has made contact with the wine should enter first. 8 RefrigerationThe higher the temperature, the faster the chemical reactions. This isn’t even just about wines now, but generally in science. Don’t freeze the wine, but refrigeration can help slow down the reactions in the wine. However, do not refrigerate for too long as it can impact the quality of the wine. 9 Using Smaller BottlesTransferring your wines to smaller bottles can help a lot when storing opened wine. This is because smaller bottles have less room for air, meaning lower chances for oxidation. 10 Wine Preservation SystemsThis system is the most effective but also the most expensive. Perhaps the most popular of these systems is the vacuum pump that sucks out air from the bottle. Another popular wine preservation system is the argon gas spray which can lengthen the shelf life of the wine without affecting its taste or flavor. 11 Can You Get Sick From Drinking Old White or Red Wine?Usually, no. It wouldn’t taste great, but it wouldn’t get you sick, at least when taken reasonably. Overindulgence, though, will almost always cause discomfort, but that’s with literally everything and not just wines. There’s something to note here, though. If the old wine has become bad due to bacterial growth, you don’t want it anywhere near your body. This is improbable but far from impossible. 12 How Do You Keep the Wine From Turning Into Vinegar?The answer to this question is rooted in what causes vinegar in wines in the first place – acetic acid. The organism that produces acetic acid is acetobacter, which is readily present in the air, grapes, grape presses, and other equipment in breweries. If you can control the amount of acetobacter that gets into your wine by excluding air from the wine as much as possible, you can significantly retard wine turning into vinegar. If the wine is opened already, it’s inevitable, but you can still lengthen this process with proper storage. 13 What Can You Do With Old or Leftover White and Red Wine?Surprisingly, there are many things you can do with old or leftover white or red wine. We will list them below:
And, of course, you can always save leftovers for later, as long as you plan on consuming them within two to seven days. 14 ConclusionWines do not always have expiration dates, but when they do, it’s usually on the bottom of the bottle. You can find the sealed or vintage dates for wines that don’t have expiry dates on their labels. Red wines last longer than white wines; however, neither will last more than six days after opening. However, you can lengthen this by using wine preservation systems and storing the wine bottle properly. Is the date on a wine bottle when it was bottled?You are correct that the date on the bottle of wine is the year that the wine grapes were harvested, otherwise known as the vintage. Some wines are blends of multiple vintages and are called “non-vintage,” or “NV.” That's not a comment about quality—many of my very favorite bubbly wines are non-vintage.
How do you read the expiration date on a wine?If there is no expiration date listed, then check the vintage date. The vintage date is the year that the grapes were harvested for that particular bottle. If you have a bottle of red wine, add 2 years. For white wine, add 1 year, and for the Fine wine:10-20 years.
What happens if wine doesn't have expiration date?Perhaps you're wondering why wines don't spoil—and if that's the case, the alcohol in wine acts like a preservative and prohibits the growth of pathogens. Wine can't spoil like that gallon of milk you forgot about. Even the most unpleasant wines won't make you sick, unless you drink too much of them.
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