Should I chill the wine?

[Bubblingbrooks]

Some of you may have read about the group from Argentina that DH is guiding right now.
I made a huge Alaskan dinner for them last night, and tonight, they are treating us to Asado on the river. Triple
I have been left with the groceries to keep chilled and bring to them when they are done fishing.

I need to know what to do with the wine.
We drink it off and on, always at room temp.
No idea if this is correct or not.
Should I leave the wine out, or put it in the fridge?

 

[sunsaver]

I like to balance it out. Warm wine with cold cuts or cheese, chilled wine with a hot meal.

 

[Bubblingbrooks]

I like to balance it out. Warm wine with cold cuts or cheese, chilled wine with a hot meal.

Sounds good, but, what would be correct culturally?

Just noticed. They brought Club Soda as well...

 

[moolie]

White wines should be chilled, same with sparkling wines (whether white or red). Chardonnays and a few other whites taste better a little warmer than fridge temp.

Red wines should be served at "wine cellar" temperature, a bit cooler than room temp. Some pinot noirs taste better chilled. There's a "15-minute rule" that says to pop reds into the fridge 15 minutes before serving if you don't have a wine cellar.

Those are the "official" rules (well, there's way more to wine temp rules than that, but my brain would explode if I tried to remember everything I've ever been told). Really, you should enjoy your wines at the temp you prefer

 

[freemotion]

Another "rule" with reds is to open the bottle about an hour before serving, pour out one glass, and leave the bottle and glass to breathe in a cool room, slightly below comfortable room temp if possible, like in the 60's F. You can pour the glass back into the bottle if you wish before bringing it in to the guests to pour it.

 

[moolie]

Interesting, I knew about letting reds "breathe", but never heard of taking out a glassful. Learn something new every day

 

[freemotion]

I'm not really a wine drinker but learned how to serve it from a friend who has "investment" wines and several wine cellars. In several states. So I'm thinking she knows what she is talking about.....but I can't personally vouch for the info! Taking a glass out allows more surface area and room for the remaining wine in the bottle to have exposure to the air.

 

[moolie]

I'm not really a wine drinker but learned how to serve it from a friend who has "investment" wines and several wine cellars. In several states. So I'm thinking she knows what she is talking about.....but I can't personally vouch for the info! Taking a glass out allows more surface area and room for the remaining wine in the bottle to have exposure to the air.

Lol, you and me both--I only have wine about 3-4 times per year, at Christmas and other family get-togethers. I actually found a lovely Merlot last year that I've been cooking with (adds great depth to stews and dishes made with game meats) that I also like the taste of for just drinking.

 

[Wifezilla]

I tend to add diet sprite to my wine and fill the glass with ice cubes. Drives my wine snob friends INSANE!!!

 

[AnnaRaven]

Some of you may have read about the group from Argentina that DH is guiding right now.
I made a huge Alaskan dinner for them last night, and tonight, they are treating us to Asado on the river. Triple
I have been left with the groceries to keep chilled and bring to them when they are done fishing.

I need to know what to do with the wine.
We drink it off and on, always at room temp.
No idea if this is correct or not.
Should I leave the wine out, or put it in the fridge?

Typically whites are chilled and reds are served room temperature.