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How Long Does White Wine Last Once Opened?

WHITE WINE - OPENED BOTTLE

Refrigerator

3-5 days Freezer

4-6 months

How long does white wine last once opened? The answer to that question depends to a large extent on storage conditions - re-cork the wine as soon as finished drinking.
Keep an opened bottle of white wine refrigerated until ready to drink again.
How long does opened white wine last in the refrigerator? An opened bottle of white wine will usually keep well for about 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator (be sure to re-cork it first).
If a cork or stopper is not available for the opened bottle of white wine, cover the opening with plastic wrap and place a rubber band around the bottle neck to seal plastic tightly.
Can you freeze leftover white wine? Yes, leftover white wine may be frozen and used later for cooking - freeze the white wine in airtight containers or pour wine into ice cube trays; once the white wine is frozen, transfer cubes to a heavy-duty freezer bag.
How long does white wine last in the freezer? Properly stored, white wine will maintain best quality for about 6 months, but will remain safe beyond that time; white wine that has been kept constantly frozen at 0°F will keep safe indefinitely.
How to tell if an opened bottle of white wine is bad? The best way is to smell and look at the white wine: white wine that has gone bad often develops an off smell and a brownish appearance.

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