Stains are the mundane bane of many red wine drinkers. Inevitably, juice dribbles down the shirt, drips on the carpet, or spills on the clean — mostly likely new — white tablecloth. It's inevitable and a buzz kill. One of my cream-colored couches, which I bought long before wine controlled my life, is now dotted with pinkish splotches, whispering tales of half-drunken accidents that weren't mopped up. But my spill knowledge has grown and I'm ready to share my expert spotty advice on remedying red wine messes.
Preventative Measures
- Buy a mylar pouring disc from the wine shop — they're thin, bendable and slide into the bottle opening to fashion a wine spout. The pros use them because they prevent dripping and facilitate easier pouring control. This disc is also reusable if you don't put it in the dishwasher like I did once.