Joan Mutinda

Tips and Tricks on How to Store Wine As interest in wine grows over time, many people are choosing to start their own stock, it is critical to investigate the best ways to store wine appropriately. Understanding how to do it correctly is crucial to preserving the consistency of your favorite drink. Moreover, you might want to consume it in your house while relaxed; therefore, you should know how to store it properly. Continue reading if you think putting your bottle on a shelf or keeping it on a rack for an extended period is appropriate. Wines are perishable, but properly preserving them will actually increase their quality over time. When performed correctly, the aging process will enhance the wine's fragrance, flavor, texture, and complexity. So, what are the proper procedures? Perhaps the most important rule would be storing the bottle horizontally, never upright; this ensures that the cork never dries out. The cork will be kept moist by the wine that rests against it. Temperature: When it comes to storing your wine, the temperature is critical. Ensure you find a location in your house where the temperature will not vary. You'll need an area with a consistent temperature and the right level of humidity, not too cold nor too hot. The right temperature for storing wine is 45 to 65 degrees Centigrade on average. Exposure: You'll want to keep your wine as far away from any kind of light as possible, whether it's sunlight or light from a lamp. The explanation for this is that light will affect the wine by breaking down its compounds. Wine bottles are made of dark, tainted glass to shield the wine from UV rays from the sun or other light sources, as you might have realized. Wine should be kept away from odor-causing chemicals. Paint, stain remover, gasoline, and other strong odors may permeate the wine, altering the taste. Wine should not be stored in cardboard boxes as chemicals from the cardboard could make their way into the bottle deteriorating it over time due to the room's high humidity. Refrigerator: A specialized wine refrigerator can be a good choice if you have a smaller set. A fridge is a space-saving storage option for bottles, and these units are built to keep them at the optimum temperature for storage and consumption. Many units feature double zones with separate temperature controls, allowing you to store the wines at the ideal temperature. When deciding on the size of a mini-fridge to buy, there are many factors to consider. The first thing to think about is how much room you have. The second thing to think about is how much you'd like to have wine on hand for celebrations or events. Some other factor to consider about is if you're the adventurous kind who wants to try a wide range of wines or whether you only have a few favorites that you want to keep. Eventually, a bigger cooler would allow you to purchase wines when they are on offer and stock them for future usage. The length of time you should keep depends on the type of wine, the area it was produced, the method used to make it, and the year the vines were extracted. Reds should be aged for up to ten years, while whites should only be aged for a year or two. If you're just getting started, aging charts (that can be accessed for free on the web) should help you figure out when a wine is highly recommendable. Now, it's time to crack open your bottle of wine and enjoy it. What happens if you don't finish the bottle all at once? Is it possible to keep it open for a little longer? Yes, but only for a few days. When your wine is exposed to the air and comes into contact with oxygen, it starts to oxidize, which changes the flavor. Enjoy your drink; do not forget to be responsible.