Keep Your Wine Fresh After Opening With These Tips 

By Shireen Jamooji

A glass of wine at the end of a long day is always a treat.  But when wine is open it starts to oxidise and turn sour.  These hacks will keep your wine from turning into vinegar before you get a chance to enjoy it.

Tip 1

Store the wine in a dark place. Sunlight will only speed up the oxidation process.

Tip 2

Refrigerate your wine to keep the temperature down and microbial growth to a minimum.

Tip 3

Use a vacuum pump to remove as much air as possible before closing it to slow oxidation.

Tip 4

Transfer the wine to a smaller glass bottle to minimise the amount of air inside the bottle.

Tip 5

Keep wine stoppers or extra corks on hand to ensure you can always create a reliable seal.