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How long can you keep red wine for ?
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Hi,, how long can you keep red wine for and is there a guide for different reds or does the same rule apply to all, because they don't have a best before date?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Generally, the 'heavier' the wine, the longer it will keep, though this isn't always the case. Many reds are best drunk within two years, and some will even say this on the label.
On the other hand, there are bottles of reds available that pre-date WWII, that can cost several thousand pounds a bottle, and are perfectly drinkable.
The best advice is from wine reviews, and/or a seller who will know the keeping properties. Oddbins and Laithwaites are pretty good at this.
On the other hand, there are bottles of reds available that pre-date WWII, that can cost several thousand pounds a bottle, and are perfectly drinkable.
The best advice is from wine reviews, and/or a seller who will know the keeping properties. Oddbins and Laithwaites are pretty good at this.