Serving Temperature Suggestions for Your Perfect Pour

Ever wonder if you are serving your white wine too cold or red wine too warm? White wines can lose their sweet, savory taste if over chilled and red wines can taste flabby or unbalanced when served too warm. Temperature has the ability transformation the overall aroma and flavor of wine. So next time you reach for a bottle of wine, remember temperature can make all the difference.

The following tips will guarantee a perfect pour:

- White wines should be served between 45-50°F
Rule of thumb: the lighter the wine, the cooler the temperature. White wine is best served several degrees above refrigerator temperature. Mira’s 2012 Chardonnay is best appreciated at a chill 50°F.

- Light red wines should be served between 50-55°F
Light red wines like Mira’s 2012 Rosé are served best at 50°F. Try putting your bottle of rosé in the refrigerator thirty minutes before opening.

- Dark red wines should be served between 60-65°F
Many make the mistake of serving red wine at room temperature, however red wine should be served slightly cooler. Mira’s 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2010 Syrah are best enjoyed at a mild 65°F.