You’re probably drinking your wine the wrong way.

Red wine should be enjoyed at room temperature – but your room is probably too warm. 

According to Jeff Siegel, author of “The Wine Curmudgeon's Guide to Cheap Wine,” reds are best enjoyed at around 64 degrees, think: European stone house room temperature. Jeff says drinking reds too warm means the alcohol covers up the wine flavors. If you store your red at room temperature, put it in the fridge for 20 minutes before serving and it will be just right. 

The same 20 minute rule goes for whites – just the other way around. If the bottle is in the fridge, take it out for 20 minutes before serving. Their nuances peak at around 50 degrees. Jeff also warns us not to skimp on the glass. Glass shape and quality really do affect taste perception. If you enjoy wine, invest in some decent crystal stemware which can be found for about $10 to $12 a glass.