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Wine Storage Tips

Wine Storage Tips

Wine consumption in the United States continues to increase, and newcomers to wine drinking may not be aware of the link between wine storage and the overall flavor of the wine. You can't simply just toss a bottle of wine into a cabinet or in the basement. There are right ways and wrong ways to store wine in wine racks, wine cabinets and wine cellars.

Heat and humidity are the biggest threats to an unopened bottle of wine. Extreme light also ruins the flavor of a fine bottle of wine. Different types of wine call for different storage methods.

Many wines are meant to be aged before being consumed. Proper storage of those kinds of wine is paramount to bringing out the utmost flavor. A bottle of wine that has been opened also requires proper storage to maintain its robust taste.

Wine Tasting Tips

Wine Tasting Tips

Whether you're a newcomer to wine drinking or a longtime connoisseur, wine tasting is an important part of the overall enjoyment of a fine bottle of wine. Through wine tasting, you'll be able to pick out the product that brings the most pleasure to your palate.

Wine Furniture: Serving in Style

Wine Furniture: Serving in Style

Enjoying the experience of wine drinking isn't complete without adding wine furniture. Wine cabinets, wine tables, and wine barrel furniture will grace your home and add to the overall entertainment experience. Impress your guests by choosing meticulously crafted wine furniture.

Wine Storage Systems: An Array of Solutions

Wine Storage Systems: An Array of Solutions

Wine storage systems can hold anywhere from just a handful of bottles to hundreds, which can make choosing the right one a chore. A little research on our website will make that decision easy and add to the enjoyment of wine drinking. You're sure to find one that complements your home's decor.

Wine Rack and Wine Glossary

Wine Rack and Wine Glossary

So you've joined the millions who partake in wine drinking but aren't sure what to do next. You'll want to store your wine properly for the utmost tasting experience, so consider adding a wine rack. To find one that works for you, check out the glossary of wine rack terms featured on our website.

Consumer Reports
Top 8 Chardonnays

Name Price
Frei Brothers Reserva
Russian River Valley 2006
$20
Casillero del Diablo 2007 $10
Columbia Crest Grand Estates
Columbia Valley 2006
$11
Newman's Own 2006 $13
Frontera 2007 $5
Edna Valley Vineyard
Paragon San Luis
Obispo County 2006
$12
Rosemount
Diamond Label 2006
$12
Cousino -Macul 2007 $9

Source:Consumer Reports - Dec. 2008


Optimal Wine Serving Temperatures
White Wines 45-50 ᄚF or 7-10 ᄚC
Red Wines 50-65 ᄚF or 10-18 ᄚC
Rose Wines 45-55 ᄚF or 7-13 ᄚC
Sparkling Wines 42-52 ᄚF or 6-11ᄚC
Fortified Wines 55-68 ᄚF or 13-20 ᄚC

Chilling Your Wine

The ideal temperatures for red and white wines are not, contrary to many opinions, warm and cold. Wine is far more complex than that, and deserves some thoughtful attention to optimal conditions in which to serve it.

Wines such as chardonnay and pinot noir are best served in the mid-50s Fahrenheit. If the bottle is unchilled, pop it in the refrigerator for an hour or so. A medium red such as Shiraz will thrill you if served in the low 60s. This would take 45 minutes in the refrigerator. If you must use the freezer, 15 minutes should bring the bottles to a nice chill.

Of course, you can skip the refrigerator dance altogether and treat yourself to a wine cooler that will cradle and comfort your wine at the ideal temperature at all times.


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