Wine Temperatures

Question 1

What temperature should a sweet wine such as Sauternes be served at?

Answer 1

Well chilled
6-8 c

Question 2

What temperature should a sparkling wine such as Chamoagne be served at?

Answer 2

Well chilled
6-10 c

Question 3

What temperature should a light, medium bodied white (such as Pinot Grigio) or Rose be served at?

Answer 3

Chilled
7-10 c

Question 4

What temperature should a full bodied white, such as Oaked Chardonnay be served at?

Answer 4

Lightly chilled
10-13 c

Question 5

What temperature should a light bodied red like Beaujolais be served at?

Answer 5

Room temperature or lightly chilled
13-18 c

Question 6

What temperature should a medium full bodied red like Shiraz be served?

Answer 6

Room temperature
15-18 c