Wine leftovers—whether from a casual gathering or a night out—can be tricky to store, but refrigeration isn’t always the best solution. Experts weigh in on the most effective ways to preserve opened wine without spoiling its flavor or safety. The advice challenges common assumptions about how long and how to keep wine fresh after it’s been uncorked. For those looking to avoid waste, the recommendations could change how they handle their next glass.


Nobody wants leftover wine, be it from an at-home event or a night out, to go to waste, but is refrigerating the answer? Here is what the experts have to say.