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To find the right chill, cool your favourite wines at these temperatures (in Celsius):

Sparkling wine: 7

Sauvignon blanc, pinot grigio: 8

Chardonnay, viognier: 9

Beaujolais, gamay: 12

Pinot noir, chianti, zinfandel: 16

Australian shiraz, California cabernet: 17

Red Bordeaux: 18

Port: 19

Typical summer room temperature: 24

Typical fridge temperature: 4

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