do i have to drink...

[pattyT]

an entire bottle of red wine once I open it?

Is there a way to 'close' it and save it for later?
and for how long is it good once open?

mind you the bottle is open NOW - so there is no buying a facy re-corker or something.

 

[Pop Daddy]

you have to drink it all, then come over here

 

[diznygirl]

Well, you could try pushing the cork back in....

Bottoms up!

 

[Aidensmom]

Put the cork back in, it should be good for about 24 hours.

It is the air getting in that makes it go bad. I have a little pump to pump out the air in an open bottle of wine, and then it also acts as the cork, and it keeps the wine good for several days. It is a good investment if you are a wine drinker, it is under $10.

http://www.marketexpo.com/prod_2221_m1_1s10.htm

 

[golfgal]

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.htm...D=YahooSSP&nAID=14934801&ref=tgt_adv_XSY10001

Get something like this and it will keep it fresh.

 

[pattyT]

Put the cork back in, it should be good for about 24 hours.

It is the air getting in that makes it go bad. I have a little pump to pump out the air in an open bottle of wine, and then it also acts as the cork, and it keeps the wine good for several days. It is a good investment if you are a wine drinker, it is under $10.

thanks everyone!

NOTE to self -
buy thing-a-majigi to pupm air out of bottle -

wonder what other uses that thingi might have?

 

[Disney Gator]

OK here's my somewhat unique solution to the problem...
empty what's left in the bottle into a wine glass and then drink it. In my house an open wine bottle is soon an empty wine bottle.

 

[nwdisgal]

Hey, whatever you don't drink you can always use for deglazing your cooking pan and making an awesome sauce.

 

[pattyT]

OK here's my somewhat unique solution to the problem...
empty what's left in the bottle into a wine glass and then drink it. In my house an open wine bottle is soon an empty wine bottle.

and since I raely drink -
then Patty passed out and wakes up with a mad headache...

I'll stuff the cork in for tonight - and tomorrow i am off to find the air pump!