Host Wine Freeze

Host Wine Freeze is an Esplanda-branded merchandise item, not a bottled wine. The name points to a wine-chilling accessory, though no material, size or method of use has been specified. Check the product's own packaging for those details before relying on them. Accessories in this category usually exist to bring a bottle down to the right temperature quickly, or to hold it there while it's served. That matters because serving temperature changes how a wine tastes. Sparkling wines and crisp whites are usually best at about 6 to 8°C. Fuller whites and rosés are usually better at 8 to 12°C. Light reds can take a short chill, around 13 to 15°C. A bottle served too cold tastes muted and sharp, while one served too warm tastes flat and alcoholic. If a chilling accessory is stored in a freezer, it's best not to leave a bottle in contact with it for long. A bottle left too long can freeze, and a frozen bottle can crack or push out its cork. Check the time the manufacturer recommends. Chill the wine first and pour it into appropriate glassware, such as a tulip glass for whites and sparkling wines. A wine that's already cold stays cold longer.