HOW TO STORE THE WINE

Many time i have been asked how to store the wine once they open it or when people buy new one , so put my all thought together most wines are not meant to be stored for long periods of time. However, some types of wine are meant to be stored and actually improve in quality as they age. Some have even been kept for over 100 years without going bad! However, most people do not know the fundamentals of storing wine properly, which results in a much shorter shelf life.

If you do plan on storing wine for a while, there are several things to keep in mind when finding a place to store your wine. Each can have a significant impact on the shelf life of your wine, and ignoring any of them can cause it to go bad quickly.

1. Light

Light is the number one destroyer of wine. Most modern glass bottles are made with materials that block most light rays. However, leaving the bottle in any kind of light can still break down the wine and leave it tasting like wet cardboard. This should be a concern for anyone bottling their own wine, as most bottles sold at home brew and home wine-making stores are cheap and will not block light.

2. Humidity

Store your bottles in a relatively moist area, preferably higher than 75 percent humidity. This will keep the cork from drying out, which exposes the liquid inside to the elements (this is bad). Obviously don't store it intoo moist of an area, or you will have mold.

3. Temperature

Colder temperatures will slow the aging of all wines. It's basic chemistry: lower temp=slower-moving molecules=slower chemical reaction! Since the aging of wine is a chemical reaction, the same principal applies! The generally agreed-upon temperature is around 55°F (13°C). Also, try to make sure that the temperature stays constant, and does not fluctuate.

4. Vibration

Wine should never be shaken, bumped, or vibrated. This greatly increases the rate of chemical breakdown. So, keep your bottles in an out of the way area where it will not be disturbed (not on the other side of the wall from your stereo system!).

Aside from these environmental factors, here are a few tips to keep your wine tasting great:


Always keep the bottles on their side. This will keep the corks moist.
Consider investing in a wine cellar or closet. These are engineered to provide your wine with the ideal storage conditions.
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