For those who forget to chill wine ahead of time, there are options for quick chilling, particularly using the freezer. Red wines like merlot require around 40 minutes in the freezer, while white wines can chill for up to an hour. However, care must be taken not to leave the wine in too long, as freezing could cause the bottle to crack due to expanding liquid. A timer is essential to ensure the wine doesn't freeze, which could spoil it.
"If you planned ahead, you could have stuck the bottles in the refrigerator for a gradual cool ... but now it's 7 p.m. and the guests are chanting for a round of merlot."
"Chill a bottle of wine for about 30 minutes ... red wine should stay in the freezer for about 40 minutes to reach that perfect temperature."
"Leaving wine in the freezer for too long could be cataclysmic ... the pressure of the expanded water molecules ... might cause the glass to crack or shatter."
"The most important thing when quickly freezing a bottle of wine is to set a timer and keep your eye on the bottle."
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