But what to do with the leftovers?

Here’s how to keep that bottle fresher for longer so you might enjoy every drop.

According toReal Simple, oxygen exposure is a double edged sword for wine.

A glass of red wine

So keeping wine fresh is all about limiting oxygen exposure.

(Though you may want to let reds come back to room temp before enjoying the next glass.)

Storing it upright instead of on its side can also help minimize exposure.

Beef stew with vegetables

(Soured wine won’t hurt you, it’s just not tasty.)

Or, for a sweeter take, you could boil it down with sugar tomake a syrupforpancakesorice cream.

Considering, maybe leftover wine isn’t such a problem after all!