| It doesn't matter if you're a wine snob or just a | | | | process of the wine and in addition if the wine |
| wine novice, if you enjoy the taste of a good | | | | becomes too warm it will potentially take on a |
| wine then you need to know how to store it. The | | | | vinegar edge taste that ruins your wine. Don't |
| price of the wine makes no difference, nor does | | | | ever put your wine in a rack that you keep on |
| the type of the wine. These 6 important tips on | | | | top of a refrigerator. The heat from the |
| how to store wine apply whether you intend to | | | | refrigerator can ruin your wine. |
| consume your wine in 2 months or 2 years | | | | 4. Humidity: It is important that you store your |
| For your optimal wine enjoyment you should | | | | wine in an area of the home that is more humid. |
| apply all 5 tips to your fullest capabilities. Vary too | | | | If the wine is stored in an area that is too dry |
| far from any ones of these points and you may | | | | then the natural evolution of the aging process will |
| be disappointed when you go to open that bottle | | | | be destroyed. There are several inexpensive |
| you've been saving for just the right time. | | | | special wine refrigerators available that will |
| 1. Bottle Positioning: Wine bottles should always to | | | | maintain the humidity. These are a good |
| stored horizontally. It is recommended that the | | | | investment in your wine, especially if you live in an |
| horizontal angle is no greater than 25 degrees. | | | | locality that is very dry. |
| Proper bottle placement during storage keeps the | | | | 5. Vibrations:Something many people don't realize |
| cork moist and prevents the bottle from being | | | | is that disturbing wine bottles with bumping and |
| "corked". There are several types of wine racks | | | | vibrations can completely change the taste of the |
| available that are made to properly position your | | | | wine. Your wine should always be stored in an |
| bottles during their "resting" time so you should | | | | area that is away from generators or water |
| consider investing in one whether you're storing 4 | | | | pumps or anything that will disturb the natural |
| bottles or 20 bottles. | | | | aging process of the wine. In other words...not a |
| 2. Lighting:You should never store your wine in an | | | | good idea to store it in the kid's playroom or your |
| area where there is too much direct sunlight or | | | | central family gathering area where it can get |
| where it could be subject to any kind of | | | | bumped and knocked around a lot. |
| ultraviolet lights. Wine should be stored in a darker | | | | 6. Odors: Do not store your wine in an area that |
| area. Most of today's modern wine bottles are | | | | other odor producing items are also stored. Wine |
| made with glass that filters out the ultraviolet | | | | has been known to take on the odors of other |
| lights, however ultraviolet light can still penetrate | | | | items it is near. Storing it in the pantry next to |
| this glass and affect the natural evolution of the | | | | that big old bag of onions wouldn't be a very |
| wine. | | | | good idea. |
| 3. Temperature:Wine should always be stored in | | | | Follow all 6 of these wine storage tips and you're |
| an area that is cooler. It should also be an area | | | | sure to have a very flavorful and enjoyable wine |
| that has a regular constant temperature as close | | | | experience the next time you go to "uncork" one |
| to 55 degrees Fahrenheit as possible. Large | | | | of your favorites. |
| fluctuations in temperatures affect the aging | | | | |