FAQs
1. I would like Nutrition Information on Oak Leaf Wines.
The U.S. government has strict regulations on what information is included on alcoholic beverage labels. To learn more about the nutritional profile of your favorite Oak Leaf wines, please click here.
2. How should I store Oak Leaf wines before opening them?
Light, heat and vibration break down wine quality so keep wines in a cool, dark, dry place. Store at room temperature or cooler. A closet or wine cabinet is better than in a warm well-lit kitchen. Do not let wine get above 90° F or below 34° F.
3. I am having a party. How much wine should I plan per guest?
As a rule, guests drink less wine at daytime parties than evening parties. Serving suggestion is ¼ bottle, approximately 2 glasses, per guest every two hours.
4. Should I refrigerate red wine after opening it in order to keep it fresh?
With a bottled wine (red or white) you should refrigerate any left over wine after opening. Refrigerating an open bottle will help slow down a chemical reaction called oxidation that spoils the wine. Oxidation occurs because the wine inside the bottle is exposed to air after it is opened. Even in the refrigerator, wine only stays fresh for a couple of days once it's been opened.
5. Should I age Oak Leaf or drink it now?
Enjoy Oak Leaf wines now as aging will not improve the wines. Our winemaker, Mario Puldo, crafts Oak Leaf to be ready to be enjoyed once it leaves the winery.
It is a bit of a misconception that wines get better with aging. The vast majority of wines are not built to age and will begin to deteriorate about 18 months after bottling. In general, do not age your wine unless the winery or winemaker notes give a specific recommendation to do so.
6. I have heard I should let a red wine breathe. What are the guidelines?
The best way to let any red wine breathe is to pour it into your glass (or decant it into a pitcher) and then let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes. If you don"t want to wait, pour your glass only half full and then swirl the wine around in the glass. Swirling the wine will expose it to oxygen much quicker. The act of both pouring and swirling aerates the wine, causing it to open up and release its aromas and flavors.
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