How to Reseal an Unfinished Wine Bottle

Having a glass of wine in your leisure time can be a great way to enjoy life’s simple things, such as a good meal, a time out with loved ones, watching your favourite T.v shows, or even just reading a good novel. But most of the time you won’t be polishing off a whole bottle of wine in one sitting. Even the hospitality industries such as hotels, bars, lounges, and restaurants experience cases where customers order by the glass and have various bottles of wine open at a time. How do you keep the remaining wine from starting to turn to vinegar the next day?

Unfortunately, no matter what you do, wine will begin to turn and produces a distinct vinegar taste once exposed to air. This is caused by bacteria in the air called acetobacter, although harmless to the body but causes wine to deteriorate. However, you can slow the process significantly by minimizing the amount of oxygen the wine comes in contact with. Read on to learn 3 ways to reseal a wine bottle and store it so that you can keep your wine fresh for as long as possible.

1) Cork

If you still have the original cork on hand, be sure to inspect it for damages before inserting it into the bottle. When opening a bottle of wine, the spindle of the opener should not go all the way through the cork, or else an airway can form in the cork, allowing oxygen into the bottle.

• Place the bottle on a sturdy surface.
• Angle the cork so one end is in the bottle and the other is resting on the lip.
• Simultaneously twist and press down on the cork.
• Push the cork about halfway into the bottle.

2) Rubber Stopper

A rubber stopper is a great reusable option for resealing a wine bottle. They are made to fit the opening of a wine bottle, and they grip the inside of the bottle to keep air from getting in, slowing down the oxidation process. Rubber stoppers also require minimal effort, since you only need to press down into the bottle opening. They tend to be a popular option, as they are available in a variety of colours and are affordable, so you can purchase some extra stoppers to keep on hand.

3) Wax Paper

The cork will expand when you remove it from the opening of a bottle, making it tricky to recork the wine. If the cork is struggling to get back into the opening or is slightly damaged, wax paper can help reduce the friction and prevent cork pieces from falling in the bottle.

• Cut a piece of wax paper that is approximately the same length as the cork so it goes all the way around without overlapping.
• Wrap the paper around one end of the cork.
• Place the bottle on a sturdy surface.
• Place the wrapped end of the cork directly on the opening of the bottle.
• Gently push down with a rocking motion, but do not twist the cork or the paper will wrinkle.

Knowing how to reseal and store open wine bottles is not only an essential part of running a proper wine service at your restaurant but can also be a great tip for home use to avoid unnecessary wastage. Although there isn’t much that can prevent oxidation entirely, there are ways to slow it down so you can enjoy another glass of delicious wine for at least a few more days.

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