4th of JULY TIPS FOR SERVING WINE AT YOUR BBQ

• If the temperature outside surpasses 68°F, it's entirely acceptable to cool your red wines. Even the most robust red wines are most enjoyable at 'room temperature', which ideally is no higher than 65°F.

• Once the bottles are open, keep them in a bucket of cold water rather than ice. Water will wrap the bottle better, add a few ice cubes as needed.

• It probably goes without saying, it's advisable to steer clear of plastic cups whenever possible.

• Devin always recommends opening up your red wines and allowing them to breathe before serving.

  • Aeration opens up the wine’s flavors and makes it overall more enjoyable.

  • To aerate a young (typically aged under eight years) red wine in a bottle, at a minimum leave it standing open for 1 to 2 hours.

  • If you're only drinking a glass of young red wine, aerate it by pouring it into a wineglass, give it a swirl, and let it rest for 10 to 20 minutes.