Sparkling wine

[marleyspud]

Hello all. Question on sparkling wines. Is it necessary to drink the entire bottle the day/evening you open it, or can it be re-stopped to be finished the following day?

[wineguruchgo]

Yes you can keep it for the next day - but why would you want to?? Only kidding.

If sealed properly it should be fine but it won't last forever.

Have you thought about buying a 1/2 bottle instead? This way you won't have to worry about having a proper stopper becuase you know you won't get that cork back in there.

[marleyspud]

I would love to try the half bottle, but don't find too many options around here. Any brand suggestions? Thanks.

[Kcwhippet]

You're not looking hard enough, marleyspud. If you really wanted to, I'll bet you can find at least Laurent-Perrier, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, Moet & Chandon White Star and a few others, including that ever popular Korbel Brut.

[winoweenie]

The aforementioned Sportsmans has LOTS of 1/2 bottlings. WW Invest in a can of "Private Preserve". This will protect even bubblies for a day.

[This message has been edited by winoweenie (edited 01-14-2004).]