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Disguise the taste of musty vino?

KingL2
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Hi people
I found a load of forgotten wineboxes lurking at the back of a cupboard. They've been there for about 8 months (unopened). The wine isn't 'off' (it hasn't turned to vinegar), but it tastes kindof musty (compared with a new box of the same stuff).
Any creative thoughts to disguise its taste and turn it into a quaffable summer drink, rather than tipping it down the drain?
I tried freezing some; and also mixing it with orange juice, which helps a bit, but other suggestions (probably alternative mixers) welcome
We mostly do stir-fry cooking, so it would take forever to get through it in stews etc.
It's a blend of grapes. White, light, zesty.
cheers
I found a load of forgotten wineboxes lurking at the back of a cupboard. They've been there for about 8 months (unopened). The wine isn't 'off' (it hasn't turned to vinegar), but it tastes kindof musty (compared with a new box of the same stuff).
Any creative thoughts to disguise its taste and turn it into a quaffable summer drink, rather than tipping it down the drain?
I tried freezing some; and also mixing it with orange juice, which helps a bit, but other suggestions (probably alternative mixers) welcome

We mostly do stir-fry cooking, so it would take forever to get through it in stews etc.
It's a blend of grapes. White, light, zesty.
cheers
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Try perking it up with sliced citrus fruit and lemonade to make a light punch.1
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Could you do a summer sangria with them by adding some ginger beer, fresh fruit & a bit of soda water?1
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Get rid of it or try turning it into vinegar. You won't lose that musty taste.
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Like Taff says - bin it.0
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Life is too short to drink bad wine. 😛1
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Try it chilled with soda - but if it still tastes odd then bin it.2021 Decluttering Awards: ⭐⭐🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇 2022 Decluttering Awards: 🥇
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Run it through a still, don't ask how i know this works
, the dunder can be used in cooking if you're that way inclined.
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