Wine takes time; it should not be hurried. Nor should it be served at the wrong temperature. Conventional wisdom says white wines should be chilled, so we pull them out of the refrigerator just before dinner; red wines should be served at room temperature, so we leave them by the stove while we cook.

Are you supposed to drink wine cold?

That white wine should be served chilled and red wine at room temperature is essentially correct, but isn't the whole story. Reds are best served slightly cooler than room temperature. ... Lighter fruity reds and the rose wines are best served lightly chilled, maybe an hour in the refrigerator.

Is it better to drink wine cold or warm?

Red wine is traditionally served warmer than white wine. If red wine is served too cold, it can taste overly acidic. There's an internationally believed myth that red wine must be served at room temperature. This is not strictly true — serving red wine too warm can make it seem soupy and unbalanced.