I have a bottle of wine I found in the cellar, it's pretty old. Is it safe to drink it?!
Answers: If it was in the cellar it is more than likely good. Temperature, light, and oxygen are thing that affect most alcohols. If it was in the cellar the temperature would have remained constant and it would not receive any sunlight. Also if it was laying on it's side then the cork would be wet, and therefore would not allow oxygen in the bottle. If it is a good bottle of wine then you might want to leave for a special occasion.
yes
The older the better - just remember to let it breath first before drinking if it is red (plus it maybe would hurt to do some research about the value of the wine - it could be worth a small fortune!)
yep should be fine :)
Open it, smell it. If it smells Ok, taste it. If it tastes OK then its safe to drink.
You won't want to drink any wine that is not safe,because it will smell & taste bad.
I have always heard the older the better.
You'll know as soon as you open it. If it smells like vinegar then obviously it's not drinkable. If it's a red wine that's been stored in a cool, dry, dark place on its side, then there's hope it will be drinkable. But you really and truly won't know until you open it and take a whiff. If you open it and you can't tell, give it a little time to breathe, then pour some in a glass, and take another whiff. If it smells approachable, try it. If you're not thrilled with it, give it a little more time and try again. If it's putrid, then pour it down the sink. Since it's a found bottle, it's no great loss.
It won't hurt you, all it does if spoiled, turn to vinegar.