Host Wine Freeze In Mint

Host Wine Freeze in Mint is a drinkware accessory, not a bottle of wine. Items in the Wine Freeze style are generally double-walled, stemless cups with a sealed cooling layer that you chill in the freezer before use, and the mint colorway is the cosmetic choice here. Check the product photos and packaging for the exact capacity and materials, since those aren't specified in the listing details. The idea is to keep a pour at serving temperature without ice, which dilutes wine as it melts. Cups like this work best with whites, rosés and sparkling wines, which are usually served at roughly 7–10°C (45–50°F). They also suit light reds that take a slight chill, such as Beaujolais-style bottlings. Full-bodied reds are better at cellar temperature, so a frozen cup would work against them. For best results, expect to freeze the cup for several hours or overnight, as most freezer-style cups require. Pour the wine straight from a bottle that is already cool, and the cup will hold that temperature through a long outdoor lunch, a patio evening or a picnic. A stemless shape means your hand rests on the bowl, so the cup's insulation also keeps hand warmth from heating the wine. Hand washing is the safe default for cups with a sealed cooling layer, but follow the care instructions on the packaging. Because the cup is chilled, skip decanting. Aerating a wine you want to keep cold defeats the purpose.