Merlot 101

Merlot in the freezer, is it still good?

I was stupid enough to put a bottle of merlot in the freezer (I know, I know) and the cork popped out. My question is should I throw it away, or is it still drinkable?

Public Comments

1. Toss it.Red wines should NEVER be chilled
2. Try it, if it tastes funny or bad toss it in the rubbish.
3. It's probably okay to drink, though it might not taste great. Unless it says serve chilled, in which case you're on the right track.
4. After it thaws...just shake it and drink it today! To disperse the alcohol.
5. Red wine should never be chilled. You have ruined the wine. If you open a bottle of red wine, then you should consume the bottle within 24 hours, otherwise the bottle will turn to vinegar. Chilling a red wine does no good anyway. You are simply allowing it to become more acrid. Red wine requires a breathing period after opening to let the strong bitterness weep out of the bottle. This is not possible at low temperatures.
6. I wouldn't drink it, but you should still be able to cook with it.
7. drinkable