I have had a half-empty bottle of Chianti sitting in my fridge for three days and I'm worried that it may no longer be good. How can I tell when a wine has gone bad?

FABRIZIO: A wine goes bad when it has been oxidized. You can generally tell if it has gone bad if it has an unpleasant vinegar or moldy smell. If you are still not sure, go ahead and taste the wine, it will not make you sick, it may just taste unpleasant. If the wine has gone bad, discard it and open a new bottle. QUESTION: I love to have lots of wine on hand for when I throw a little party at the spur of the moment. But I'm nervous about storing it all. What is the best way to store wine if I don't have a wine cellar? FABRIZIO: If you are just looking to store wines that do not need to be aged, you can store them away from light and heat. Just make sure to store wines on their side, so that the cork will remain moist. The closet is always a good short-term option for storing wine. The most important part of storing wine, is that it stays at a constant temperature.  more