Wine Serving Temperatures

The best temperature for serving wine varies based on the type of wine. In general, we tend to drink our white wines too cold and our red wines too warm.

Most people have heard that red wines should be served at 'room' temperature, but that is really a reference to 'cellar' temperature. Cellar temperature is usually about 13 °C which is perfect for storing wine.

Optimal Wine Serving Temperatures:

When wines are served too warm they tend to taste unbalanced with an alcohol edge. The reason that red wines are best enjoyed at slightly reduced temperatures is that alcohol will produce an unpleasant bite on the palate when served at normal room temperature.