Should Cabernet Sauvignon Be Refrigerated?

Red wine should be in the range of 55°F–65°F. ... Fuller-bodied, tannic wines like Bordeaux and Napa Cabernet Sauvignon taste better warmer, so keep them to 45 minutes in the fridge. Red wine that's too cold tastes dull, but when too warm, it's flabby and alcoholic.

Should Cabernet Sauvignon be refrigerated after opening?

When it comes to red wine, because its characteristics are better expressed in warmer temperatures, any form of chilling might seem like a faux pas. But you shouldn't be afraid of storing opened red wine in the fridge. Cooler temperatures slow down chemical processes, including oxidation.

How do you store Cabernet Sauvignon?

The best locations are usually under a bed, on the floor in a coat closet or in a temperature-controlled basement. The ideal environment for storing Cabernet Sauvignon and other red wines maintains a consistent humidity and has a temperature of 45-65 degrees (55 degrees is optimal).