When making mulled wine do you cover the pot as it simmers?

Question

thanks

Answer 1

If you simmer it, yes. The traditional method is to stick a hot poker into the wine. The ash actually improves the taste of an acidic wine.

Answer 2

I don't think it matters. It only needs warming through, not boiling. It will heat quicker with a lid on, bu it doesn't take long anyway.

Answer 3

Cover the pot, but don't bring right up to a fierce boil, just a very gentle simmer.

Answer 4

Yes.