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Hello there! I'm Dr. Vinifera, or "Vinny" for short. Ask me your toughest wine questions, from the technical aspects of winemaking to the fine points of etiquette. I hope you find my answers educational and even amusing. Want to see more of them? Check out my archive. And here are my most Frequently Asked Questions.
Dear Dr. Vinny,
Can you tell me what wines should not be chilled? My husband wants to put every type of wine in the cooler.
—Mary Beth, Cincinnati
Dear Mary Beth,
When it comes to storing wines, all wines benefit from cool temperatures, which can slow down the aging process and protect wines from elements that might prematurely age them. So if your husband is storing all your wines in a wine cooler, that's a smart move.
When it comes to serving wine, sparkling wines will show their best when chilled, as will white, pink, and most dessert wines. Many folks serve their reds at room temperature, but depending on the temperature of the room, that might be too warm. Above all, let your own preferences be a guide.
—Dr. Vinny
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