Which is more/less likely to oxidize while bottling:
refrigerated wine or room temp wine?
This hasn't been an issue for me, but am just curious.
Robert
Along the same lines as my tartarate question
Sep 18, 2005
3 Replies
Refrigerated. Gases are more soluble in colder liquids.
Tom S
I'm sorry, I do not understand. Let me rephrase my question. Will a refrigerated wine (in carboy) be more apt to oxidize while bottling than a room temp wine?
Thanks for your patience.
RTL
Tom answered you correctly. If gas dissolves in cold liquid better, it will oxidize better (or worse for the winemaker).
Also, if you bottle cold wine and then store at room temperature you may find corks pushing out or bottle breakage due pressure as the contents warm and expand.
Ray
Join the Discussion
Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.
Didn't find your answer?
Ask the community — no account required