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BAD WINE VS WINE GONE BAD
08 Jan 2015 By Xin Hui Helder-Eng
Life is too short to be spent drinking Bad Wine. Even worse if spent allowing wine to go bad. Know the difference.
How long does wine last?
Wine is the result of fermenting different varieties of grapes. The shelf life of wine depends on a variety of factors, such as the vintage, label, the preparation method and how it is stored. Although there is no definite answer, 99% (typically all of the budget shelf wines) of wine is not meant for “cellaring” or storing and is intended to be consumed while it is fresh and young in the bottle soon after purchase. Because of its relatively low cost for an alcoholic beverage and the health benefits (yes, a glass of red wine a day is actually good for your heart!), it is one of the oldest and most popular drinks in the world. It is used for many occasions, including religious ceremonies. So, how long does wine last? Does wine go bad? When properly stored, the shelf life of wine past its label year is approximately …
Fine Wine: Decades, in a wine cellar
Bottled White Wine: 1-2 years
Bottled Red Wine: 2-3 years
Wine Juice Box: 1 year
Opened White Wine: 1-3days (refrigerated)
Opened Red Wine: 1-2weeks (refrigerated)
Opened Cooking Wine: 1-2months (refrigerated)
Opened Wine Juice Box: 6-12months (refrigerated)
