There is no bigger injustice to wine than drinking it at the wrong temperature. This is not a dramatic statement; it is an accurate one. Wine temperature is the single most underrated factor influencing the enjoyment of wine. It can significantly change the perception of aromatics, alcohol, tannins, sweetness, and acidity in wine, completely altering its balance.
Wine is like any other beverage- beer, lemonade, soda, coffee or tea-that is best enjoyed within a specific temperature range, warm or cold. Lukewarm beer or cold (not iced) black tea are hardly drinkable let alone enjoyable. It is the same for wine. Disregarding the wine’s recommended temperature range is bound to ruin the drinking experience: A perfectly good Cabernet Sauvignon served warmer than it should, can taste over alcoholic and dull, while a premium oaked Chardonnay served overchilled, can taste tart with muted aromas.
So, what are these recommended temperatures and what are the reasons behind them?
thewineofthings.com 