How to Use Up Leftover Party Wine
Sauces, reductions, deglazing: our expert panel has plenty of options for making the most of undrunk vino – whether you’ve got just a capful or a whole carafe to get through
TL;DR
- Small amounts of red or white wine can be used in sauces, to deglaze pans, or reduced into syrups for desserts.
- Medium amounts are suitable for pickling liquids or poaching fruits like peaches, figs, and pears.
- Excess wine can be fermented into vinegar or converted into a new vinegar by adding existing cider vinegar.
- Sparkling wine can be used to create a beurre blanc sauce for fish.
- Leftover wine can be repurposed into drinks such as sangria.