Should You Put Ice in Wine? Experts Reveal the Truth

Experts from the wine industry reveal when adding ice to wine is acceptable and when it completely ruins the flavor. Sam Caporn, a well-known wine industry expert, admits that he was once strongly against putting ice in wine—but eventually changed his mind. “One day a friend and I tried rosé without ice, then with ice, and I became a fan! Don’t judge until you try it!” Why Ice Can Ruin Good Wine When ice melts, it dilutes the wine, lowering the concentration of flavors and disrupting the balance of acidity, aromas, and texture. To many professionals, this is like mixing cola with fine wine.