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February 18, 2011
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What is the correct temperature etiquette for serving red wine?

I recently ordered a glass of domestic red wine in a restaurant. The wine had a wonderful boquet, one of the best I have ever experienced. Upon preparing to leave the bar, the bar manager inquired as to my opinion of the wine. I told her that it was an exceptional wine, but that it could have been cooler. To this she remarked at my perceived ignorance ” these wines are never chilled, they are served at room temp” This really irritated me, I can see 58 or so degrees but this was on the warm side. Thanks

The specification for reds is generally a “cool room temperature.” That is to say, red wines should not be stored near the oven.

As to the ultimate deciding factor on HOW you like your wine served, the final criterion is your opinion. If you like your reds at 36 degrees then, by all means, go for it! Of course, if this is just your opinion it should be expressed as such, but by the same rote, she (being a bar manager) should be more courteous in noting that due to average wine perception and storage, their facility does not carry the wine at anything other than room temperature. If she was smart she’d also have offered to sell you a bottle for you to try chilled at home.

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