Freeze wine cubes ahead of time

Have you ever opened a bottle of wine with the intention of drinking it within a few days but found yourself leaving it open after those few days had passed? That can be disappointing, especially if the bottle of wine is superb. Wine wastage doesn't have to be a frequent issue, particularly when there is a simple fix that can be used to assist you to avoid it.

Pour the leftover wine into an ice cube tray and freeze it whenever you're done with a bottle or don't believe you'll be able to finish it before it spoils (via Food & Wine). Then, if you wish to cook with wine, you can just drop one or two ice cubes into your meal to achieve the distinct, nuanced tastes you're aiming for instead of opening a new bottle. According to Coastal Wine Trail, this won't taste precisely the same as it would if you were using wine straight from the bottle, but it will still be better for cooking because the wine's flavor is diminished.