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HOW TO SERVE WINE
When it comes to serving your favourite
bottle of wine at the correct temperature,
ideally it should be just right. Too hot and
the wine’s alcohol will be emphasized,
leaving it fl at and fl abby. Too cold and the
aromas and fl avours will be muted and,
for reds, the tannins may seem harsh
and astringent. The old adage of serving
white wines chilled and red wines at room
temperature is a useful starting point,
although not nearly detailed enough.
The reason we try to serve wine at their
correct temperatures is because the
temperature can dramatically impact the
way a wine smells and tastes. By serving
the wine at its ideal temperature, we ensure
we will always get the best experience
and enjoyment from our favourite bottle.
For those like myself who wish to be
even more specifi c, I have included
below some more detailed serving
temperature recommendations for
Australia’s most popular wine varietals.
NON-VINTAGE CHAMPAGNE/SPARKING
WINE AND ICE WINE – ICE COLD, 4-6˚
I like to put my bubbly in the freezer about
an hour before I pop it – but don’t forget
about it or you’ll have an explosion. If you’re
short on time, you can also place the bottle
in an ice bucket for 30 minutes and have
similar results. The ice cold temperature
will keep the bubbles fi ne rather than foamy.
After you open the bottle and pour the fi rst
glasses, you should place the open bottle
on ice until the entire bottle is fi nished.
LIGHTER BODIED WHITE WINE,
SWEETER ROSÉ, VINTAGE CHAMPAGNE
AND DESSERT – COLD, 6-10˚
The best way to get lighter bodied white wine
and sweeter rose cold is to place it in the
fridge immediately after buying it; however,
if you buy the wine already chilled the same
day you want to drink it, either leave it in
the fridge for several hours, or you can
place it in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
After you open the bottle and pour the fi rst
glasses, you should place the open bottle
on ice until the entire bottle is fi nished.
WINE TEMPERATURE SERVING GUIDE
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