No, I'm not talking about boxed wine.
Did you know that, when referring to serving red wine, "room temperature" does not mean the comfortable 75 degrees in your living room? Rather, the description dates back to before central heating; when people turned to blankets and sweaters for warmth rather than the thermostat on the wall. The term "room temperature" refers to an ideal temperature of 60 to 65 degrees. So if you are like me, and you drink your red wine around a balmy 75 degrees, try tossing that bottle of chianti in the fridge for about 5 minutes before serving, and see what a difference it makes. You might be surprised to discover those cherry, oak or various "flavors" people always refer to suddenly becoming apparent to you, too.
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