What to do with wine

It’s a wine lover’s nightmare – you open a bottle of wine with eager anticipation, only to find that it has gone bad. Oxidation is a common problem that can occur when wine is exposed to air for too long, resulting in a flat, dull, and stale . While it may seem like a waste to throw away a bottle of oxidized wine, there are actually several interesting ways you can put it to use.

1. Cooking
One of the best ways to salvage oxidized wine is to use it for cooking. The unique flavors that develop during the oxidation process can add depth and complexity to dishes. Red wines, in particular, can be used in stews, sauces, and marinades to enhance the flavor of meat. White wines, on the other hand, are great for deglazing pans and adding a touch of acidity to creamy sauces or risottos. Just be aware that the oxidized wine may have lost some of its original character, so it’s best to use it in dishes that can benefit from its transformed flavors.

2. Vinegar
If you’re not in the mood for cooking, but don’t want to waste your oxidized wine, you can easily turn it into homemade vinegar. Oxidized wine contains the necessary bacteria to naturally ferment into vinegar over time. Simply pour the wine into a glass or ceramic container, cover it with a cheesecloth or coffee filter, and let it sit in a cool, dark place. In a few weeks to a few months, depending on the temperature and the desired acidity level, you’ll have your own homemade wine vinegar. You can use it for salad dressings, marinades, or even as a cleaning agent.

3. Reducing for sauces
Oxidized wine can also be reduced to intensify its flavors, making it perfect for sauces. By simmering the wine on low heat, you can evaporate off some of the alcohol and concentrate the remaining flavors. This reduction process removes the undesirable characteristics of oxidized wine while enhancing the desirable ones. The resulting syrupy liquid can be used as a base for rich meaty sauces, such as red wine reduction for steaks or braised dishes.

4. Ice cubes for cooking
If you don’t want to commit to using the oxidized wine right away, you can pour it into ice cube trays and freeze it. These wine cubes can be used in the future to deglaze pans, add flavor to soups and stews, or even to cool down and dilute red wine-based cocktails. The cubes will last for months in the freezer, providing you with a convenient way to incorporate wine into your cooking without the risk of spoilage.

5. Mulled wine
Lastly, if you have a bottle of oxidized red wine, consider making mulled wine. The warm spices and aromatics used in mulled wine can mask some of the less desirable flavors of oxidized wine. Simmer the wine with orange zest, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and a sweetener of your choice. The result is a comforting and fragrant drink that is perfect for chilly evenings.

While it can be disappointing to find that your wine has oxidized, there are plenty of creative ways to make use of it. Whether it’s adding depth to your dishes, transforming it into vinegar, reducing it for sauces, freezing it in cubes, or turning it into mulled wine, you’ll find that oxidized wine doesn’t have to go to waste. So next time you come across a bottle that has gone bad, don’t despair – get creative and explore the many possibilities for repurposing it.

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