By Shop Grand Central
Most people underestimate the
importance of wine storage. Behind the storage are a science and even an art!
Wine storage is not only significant for maturity, but since it is perishable;
it must be preserved in the right way. All wine degrades over time. Therefore,
storage methods define how the wine will eventually be consumed, from a premium
aging process to a ready-to-use table wine. If you happen to be an average wine
drinker, here are a few tips to enhance your experience and ensure
preservation:
Most average wine drinkers opt
for the ready-to-drink type of wine, which is why about 95% of wine purchases
fall in that category. Yes, you read correctly! The wine enthusiast falls in a
mere 5% ratio. Ready-to-use wine is intended for immediate use, so it will not
improve with time. That being said, they can be stored anywhere from 8 to 12
months without compromising quality.
Keep the wine away from direct
sunlight, in order to avoid oxidization.
Store the bottle between 4 °C –
18 °C, where the temperature does not fluctuate more than 2-3°C. Temperature
changes can significantly impact whether the wine will spoil.
Relative humidity levels should
not surpass 50%.
Bottles with a natural cork should be stored on
their side. As for the screwcaps or synthetic cork kind, they can be stored
either on their side or in an upright position
In order to achieve best results
from the way you store your wine, it would be wise to control all of these
factors by using a wine cooler. A
wine cooler comes in different sizes, and can be stored right in your kitchen. That way, you can control the
temperature, humidity, lighting and position. Who knows! Once you get to
experience the difference, maybe you’ll eventually get the itch to become a
wine enthusiast!
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