Two tips and a lesson in delayed gratification

We are back on the subject of box wine again, and while I don't intend to dwell on this, I did just learn two valuable tips. First, from Fly by Night Sailor, who maintains an entire blog devoted to box wine, I have learned that it can make a huge difference if you let a wine breathe. This applies particularly to wines that may be high in tannin. The idea is to introduce plenty of air to the surface. In other words, pour yourself a glass, and then LEAVE IT ALONE for fifteen minutes or so. The second tip comes from master sommelier Alpana Singh, who has just written a book of wine tips. She says that young, inexpensive wines, including red ones, benefit from being chilled. So, after putting the wine in the glass, put the glass in the fridge to let it do its breathing. I may be imagining things, but I really do think this helps!