Storing Wine The Right Way

The main thing you need to know when it comes to wine storage is to place your bottles on their side and away from direct light

. There are other factors to take into consideration though...

When it comes to storing wine, temperature is something that should not be overlooked. Your wines should ideally be kept at between 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit; though a slightly broader range is acceptable. If stored at too low a temperature, your wine will not age properly. Too high a temperature, on the other hand, can prematurely age your wine, and lead to it developing a vinegar like taste.

Also, it is important to note that your wine should not be subjected to varying temperatures whilst it is in storage. A steady temperature at either acceptable extreme (45 or 65 degrees Fahrenheit) being better than constant fluctations within the ideal temperature range (50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit). As a general rule, the storage temperature should never fluctuate more than 5 degrees a day, less so if you want to guarantee that no damage to your wines will be sustained.

Another significant element to wine storage is humidity. Keeping the humidity level at around 70 to 80 percent is ideal, and you can track this with a hygrometer. If your storage area is too dry, the corks on your bottles will dry out and air will be able to seep through the edges of them. Should air manage to come in contact with your wine whilst it's being stored, then it will certainly not taste as it should do when you later drink it.

As for how long to store your wine for, this depends on the type of wine, the region the wine was made in, the technique used to make it, and the particular year the grapes were harvested in. However, a good rule of thumb is to age reds for up to 10 years and whites for no more than a year or two. If you have a bought a good bottle of wine though, you should aim to be more specific, and should consult an wine aging chart, which are available free online, and can help you establish exactly how long to store a particular wine for.

If you follow all of the above advice, you'll be able to enjoy your wine at its best - you really will be able to taste the difference.

by: Mark Walters

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