How To Store Wine

One of the most commonly asked question by almost every new wine drinker is how to store my wine ? Browse here some of the important points that will help you store your wine better – before or after opening the wine bottle and also about the various storage options.

Before Opening

  1. Store all wines away from light, especially direct sunlight and fluorescent fixtures since this can give unpleasant smell to the wine.
  2. Store corked wine bottles on their sides because if they are stored upright for a long time, the corks will dry out, and air will eventually get to the wine, spoiling it.
  3. Keep the storing temperature constant so that their taste and aroma are not affected.
  4. Store the wines in such a way that you don’t need to move them frequently.
  5. Keep the humidity around 70% so that the cork does not dry out and the evaporation is minimized.
  6. Wines “breathe” so never store it with anything that has a strong smell, this can taint the wine.
  7. Not all wines improve with time so don’t store them for too long. For example, white wines should be consumed after 2-3 years of storage.
  8. To enjoy the wine thoroughly right before drinking the wine, allow the temperature to rise or fall to the appropriate serving temperature.

After Opening

  1. Store opened white wine in the refrigerator tightly corked and consume it within 3-5 days.
  2. In the case of a red wine leave it tightly corked outside in a dark place and consume it in a couple of days.
  3. You can keep the dessert wines like Sauternes, most everyday Ports for longer.

Storage Options

  1. If you own one then the wine cellar is the best place to store your wines.
  2. For the everyday wine lover a makeshift closet wine cellar is a good alternative.
  3. Wine cooler/refrigerator will also do as long as it is meant only for the wine storage and you do not open its door frequently.

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Originally posted 2009-09-21 12:30:26.

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