In the worst-case scenario, where the cork has fully crumbled into the bottle, your best option will be to strain the wine as you pour. Wouldn't want to accidentally give your guests a crunchy ...

Perhaps the cork won't fit back in, you forgot your wine stopper, or you mistakenly ... out of the fridge for around 30 minutes before you pour it. Different wines oxidize at different rates ...

Melissa has been writing in the food and wine industry for more than a decade. She contributes to local and national publications as a California Wine Appellation Specialist, with certification ...