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It\u2019s a great day when you discover a wine you love. But then what? What\u2019s the best way to serve, store, or bring it to your favorite restaurant?<\/strong> Winemaker Katie Madigan, of St. Francis Winery & Vineyards<\/a> in Sonoma, offers a few helpful tips to keep things simple:<\/p>\n

Buying at a Store<\/h1>\n

Have a plan<\/u>. Do you have a set menu for dinner? Want to explore something new for a girls\u2019 night in? Lay out guidelines ahead of time to quicken and simplify the wine buying process.<\/p>\n

You deserve good customer service.<\/u> There is a lot of wine on the shelf. Get someone to help you navigate. Don\u2019t be afraid to ask questions such as, \u201cIs this wine too sweet? Will it pair well with my shrimp dish? Is there another Chardonnay better for the price?\u201d<\/p>\n

Ordering at a Restaurant<\/h1>\n

Ask for a sample<\/u>. If you\u2019re curious about how a wine tastes and the bottle is already open, this is acceptable to ask any sommelier or bartender.<\/p>\n

Bring your own bottle<\/u>. You\u2019ll spend a fraction to enjoy your favorite bottle vs. ordering a wine you\u2019re not sure about. Make sure to call the restaurant ahead of time to learn of their corkage policy.<\/p>\n

Storing at Home<\/h1>\n

Keep it out of the sun<\/u>. If you\u2019re saving a bottle or two for a special occasion, make sure to store them away from heat or sunlight. Someplace dark at a constant temperature is best for wine storage, i.e. a closet. If you store a lot of wine, consider a proper wine fridge. Whatever you do, DO NOT store wine on top of your fridge or near your stove. It\u2019s simply too hot.<\/p>\n

Refrigerate after opening<\/u>. It will help maintain the wine\u2019s freshness for a least a week, whereas left on the counter, it will only stay fresh for a day or two.<\/p>\n

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