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In general, red wines oxidize more slowly than white wines. Structured red wines will last several days longer than whites. In general, a white wine lasts about three days, while a red may last up to a week. Blush wines have more in common with whites than reds, and typically last about three days after opening.
These are gross generalizations. The longevity of an opened bottle depends greatly on the overall quality and concentration, too. A great red Burgundy can blossom after four or five days with exposure to a bit of air - but I have to stress the word great, as in a $90-plus grand cru. It also depends strongly on how much wine is left in the bottle. The higher the fill (and thus smaller the air pocket), the longer the wine will last.