"Some wines will even improve after the first day open," Thralls adds. "If you don't have a wine fridge, your regular fridge is better than letting the wine sit out in a 70-degree room. Just take the ...

The exact lifespan of your open wine depends on a few factors: how you store it, whether it’s red or white, in a bottle or a box and if it’s dry or sweet.

Store any open wine in the refrigerator. "Or a wine fridge, if you have one," says Thralls. "This cold storage will slow down any development of the wine, keeping it fresh.

MANY of us open a bottle of wine after a long week, but you’d be better off grabbing a box. You can save 40 per cent buying in bulk, and modern technology now helps keep the drink fresher.

An open box of wine lasts longer. When you uncork a bottle and pour out a drink, air fills the empty space in the bottle, causing the wine to slowly deteriorate.