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How long would it take you to drink half a bottle of white wine?

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PumpkinWanker · 03/10/2026 20:10

No agenda and no judgement, as in the title how long would it take you to drink half a bottle of white wine? One that you like.

OP posts:
PumpkinWanker · 03/10/2026 20:44

We just finished a bottle of nice white wine in an hour watching an episode of what we love and was thinking it felt fast and was just wondering what other people did. It’s been a stressful week at work and was just wondering.

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SleepingisanArt · 03/10/2026 20:45

2 days as I only drink one glass when I have wine.

PumpkinWanker · 03/10/2026 20:45

For full disclosure I can drink much more than this was just wondering about the speed ratio!

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ChaToilLeam · 03/10/2026 20:50

Couple of hours tonight. Previous one took a week or so. It depends.

Beenaroundabit · 03/10/2026 20:51

About 30 minutes so far...

Shit week including possibly breaking off my engagement, first drink since August...

fashionqueen0123 · 03/10/2026 20:52

Maybe 1-2 weeks

cupfinalchaos · 03/10/2026 20:53

With my meal if it was particularly gorgeous, however long that took! Although if I’m honest 2 glasses is my limit before I’m seriously drunk.

JacknDiane · 03/10/2026 20:54

Forever

SidekickSylvia · 03/10/2026 20:54

Less than half an hour if I put my mind to it. An hour if I'm distracted by reading or watching tv. Depends what it is, too, I'm fond of a Sauvignon Blanc, and it tends to go down much quicker than a Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio.

OneStarAwake · 03/10/2026 20:55

TeenToTwenties · 03/10/2026 20:25

Yes. We open a bottle of red wine at Christmas and it last until into the new year. I probably drink less than 2 bottles of wine a year myself. Never been a big drinker and these days it goes straight to my head so I rarely bother.

Doesn't it turn to vinegar?

Teenagerantruns · 03/10/2026 20:56

PumpkinWanker · 03/10/2026 20:44

We just finished a bottle of nice white wine in an hour watching an episode of what we love and was thinking it felt fast and was just wondering what other people did. It’s been a stressful week at work and was just wondering.

I think its fine if its not an everyday thing, l would probably open another bottle now..

dreamingofgoodhair · 03/10/2026 20:58

Depends. If I’ve had anything else. Where I am and who I’m with.

MustardGlass · 03/10/2026 20:59

Half hour max, that’s why I don’t drink.

Sunbringer · 03/10/2026 21:00

I don’t drink but when I did it would take a couple of hours. I watered white wine down with sparkling water.

Applestroodle · 03/10/2026 21:01

Depends. It could be an hour or a week. Maybe longer.

Xmasbaby11 · 03/10/2026 21:02

1-2 hours depending which friends I’m with!

Confused19831983 · 03/10/2026 21:02

Boreded · 03/10/2026 20:27

Same amount of time it takes to drink half a bottle of water

That’s made me laugh out loud 😂
for me around 30 to 40 mins

IHopeYouStepOnALegPiece · 03/10/2026 21:02

Tonight it would've been half an hour until DDa topped up my last of the white wine with red 😂

I would say half an hour for 2 glasses, a little longer if with food

menopausalmare · 03/10/2026 21:02

BlossomValley · 03/10/2026 20:11

Half an hour.

Ditto.

NimbleTaupeTiger · 03/10/2026 21:02

30-45 minutes but then I won't drink again for 3 weeks, maybe 2, maybe 6.

nowhite · 03/10/2026 21:03

Half an hour no problem- I’d love to know how to make it last longer!

user1464187087 · 03/10/2026 21:04

PumpkinWanker · 03/10/2026 20:10

No agenda and no judgement, as in the title how long would it take you to drink half a bottle of white wine? One that you like.

About six minutes today. 😀

AutumnAugury · 03/10/2026 21:06

Ages, because I only drink wine with food and prefer red.
I have a bottle of Taittinger champagne in my fridge that has been there since 2022 (Christmas).

CaffeinatedMum · 03/10/2026 21:08

I had my first glass at 7.45 and by the time I’ve finished the glass I’ll have had half a bottle so maybe 9.45? But I have definitely done it in an hour before.

LethargeMarg · 03/10/2026 21:10

since menopause one of those mini bottles of red wine (think they’re about 200ml) lasts me all night! a few years ago i could’ve drunk half a bottle in a couple of hours.

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