Wine Storage Tips & Helpful Information

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.

Health Benefits of Wine

A glass of wine a day keeps the doctor away? There are some health researchers who believe it's true. Studies have shown that moderate wine consumption can actually improve cardiovascular health, which means a reduced risk of heart attack and stroke along with a defense against aging.

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 Cellars

You don't have to spend thousands of dollars to turn your basement into a wine cellar, just create your own. A prebuilt wine cellar is relatively inexpensive and provides optimum wine storage conditions. It'll bring out the most in your wine drinking experience.

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.

When Wine Stomping Goes Bad

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

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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