Temperature Makes a Difference.

There's a great article in St. Louis Today from yesterday that discusses why it's so important to drink wine (and beer and spirits, for that matter) at the appropriate temperature. It may seem like nitpicking to some, but there can be a tremendous difference between two bottles of the same wine if they're consumed at two different temperatures of ten degrees difference.

After discussing why getting the right temperature is important - too cold the flavors lock up, too warm wine tends to get "hot and flabby" - the article breaks down the right temperature to consume wine, beer and booze. As it turns out, most beer is served too cold, as well as white wine. Red's tend to be served too warm, and spirits depend upon what you're drinking and rely more on personal preference. If you really want to make the most out of the bottles you bring home (not to mention impress dinner guests) this article's well worth checking out. The links at the top of the post, enjoy!