Back in the day, two benchmarks controlled wine service: The temperature of the wine cellar (about 55ºF) and room temperature (which, in a European castle, would be in the low 60s). You served ...

If your friend’s Chardonnay is ageworthy, it’s worth noting that the cooler temperatures of a kitchen fridge will make the wine age much slower than it should—better to put that bottle in a dedicated ...