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Wine Storage at Home

Wine is perishable,  storage will determine how it reacts to its environment and how it ages. We have a few dos and don’ts that will help you with the storage of wine.

What you should do

  1. Find the right temperature 

When storing wine, think 60/60, that is, 60 degrees Fahrenheit, and 60% humidity. 

For long-term storage, wine does not like hot or dry climates.

  1. Store daily wines in the refrigerator 

Place your daily wines in your refrigerator, including the daily reds. Remove the red wine 1 hour before drinking.

It’s always great to keep a few bottles of whites chilling in your fridge, especially in the warmer months.

  1. Avoid heat 

Avoid heat at all times, storing in a  wine refrigerator is best.  However,  a cool room would be a better alternative. 

  1. Age your wine properly 

Certain wines age better than others. White wines and rose don’t necessarily benefit from aging. Most should be consumed within 1 to 2 years. However, red wines can easily age 3 to 10 years and develop some interesting new flavors. 

What you Should Avoid

  1. Saving wine past its prime 

Often, wine is collected and saved way past its prime. Wine should be accessible and enjoyed for everyday pleasure. 

  1. Letting your corks dry out 

The optimal temperature should be 55 degrees and 70% relative humidity. Higher humidity protects the cork from drying out, which can lead to premature aging of the wine. 

  1. Storing wine in the sun 

UV light can damage the wine and cause premature aging as well as develop a bad smell in the wine. Most wines that are meant for aging are bottled in colored glass as the first line of defense against light damage.

  1. Leaving wine out after opening 

If you want to extend the life of a partially consumed wine, pour your remaining wine into a smaller bottle or vessel containing a screw cap to reduce the amount of air inside the container. A narrow-mouthed mason jar or even a plastic water bottle would work, but glass is preferred. 

Pro tip: If you do not finish a bottle of wine after opening it, you should store it in the fridge, this works for every type of wine. 

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