This article was published more than 10 years ago. Some information may no longer be current. I was wondering how long a bottle of port can stay unopened in a reasonably cool room?
What are your thoughts? So their life after opening is somewhere in the middle - plan on 1 - 2 weeks to be safe, but some can last up to a month. Refrigerating will extend its useful life to some extent, because refrigeration slows the process of oxidation that causes unpleasant changes in the wine, reducing its aroma and flavour profile.
A sign of Port losing its vitality and character - is the berry fruits and chocolate notes moving more towards nutty notes, which will get more pronounced and tired. A rule of thumb; the older the Port wine, 'once opened' - the shorter the time that it can be stored and enjoyed. First up on the list: the ultimate after-dinner wine, Port. The best time to drink Sandeman Port is when you want to make a moment special.
Served cool, or chilled, in a red wine glass it will make the sun shine on a dull day, the rain taste like nectar and melt the big chill. While Port has a heritage of being served at the end of a good meal, it also is known for its history as an aperitif or consumed on its own as an alternative to a sparkling or still wine.
In the last decades, Sandeman Port has grown in popularity as a wine to match with food such as foie-gras or chocolate desserts while in the aperitif category, Port has been widely recognized as an influential part of a number of classic cocktails, leading many mixologists to experiment in the widest range of mixed drinks and creative cocktails.
A bottle of Port has the advantage over a regular wine of having a longer open bottle shelf life. Depending on the style it can be kept for 4 to 12 weeks once opened. Like most natural wines, storage is an important consideration. An open bottle of Port will last longer if stored in a cool, dark environment, away from direct lights which tend to heat the bottle. Ports can be stored in a refrigerator or in a ViniCave.
It is the diversity of Port styles which I enjoy most. The possibility to drink a wonderfully cool Sandeman 20 Year Old Tawny as the final treat of the evening, or as a Sandeman royale cocktail at the beginning of the evening. On the other hand, a tawny port can retain its quality for up to 3 months. In contrast, vintage ports start losing their quality quickly once they come in contact with oxygen.
Hence, the general idea is, the older the port, the faster you should try and finish it. After a certain period, all port wine starts losing its quality.
You can use your sense of sight, smell, and taste to easily tell if port has gone bad. Due to constant oxidation, port tends to lose its strength. This results in changes in color as well as flavor. You may notice your white port turning into a brownish color. Red port may start appearing lighter in color, or sometimes even orange. Hence, if you notice the same, it is better to discard the entire port content immediately.
If your port gives off an odd aroma, it clearly means that it is not safe for consumption. Finally, the last thing you can do is take a small taste test. Sometimes, port may become extremely oxidized, which may turn the wine into vinegar.
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