How you store your wine can make the difference between joyfully opening a perfectly scented, exquisite tasting wine to discovering unexpectedly that you now have a pungent vinegar. Wine lovers are very careful with not only which types of wine they purchase but also how to store wine. Using the best conditions while storing your wine helps ensure a pleasant experience.
Keep The Cork Moist
As you want to keep the cork of the wine moist, storing wine on its side prevents the cork from cracking and becoming damaged. Too much or too little humidity can also cause issues. Too much can cause mildew; too little can cause the cork to crack.
Avoid Strong Vibrations
When wine moves in the bottle, it subtly changes the flavor. Hence, minimizing movement is recommended. By carefully storing your wine in a wine rack it is less likely to be jostled.
Temperature Makes A Difference
Wines like to be kept at a consistent temperature that isn’t too hot or too cold. Ideally, wine should be stored between 5 to 18 degrees Celsius. A wine cellar is the most common solution to maintaining this constant environment. This makes certain the wine and the cork are at optimal temperatures.
Light Can Damage Wine
Generally, you want to store your wine in very low light or pure darkness as light breaks down wine. Fortunately, most bottles are currently made with ultraviolet filters to reduce the amount of light exposure. Too much light will cause the wine to have a repugnant aroma. Avoid storing your wine in a windowsill for this reason.
Storing Left Over Wine
You always want to regulate how much air is in your wine bottle. So if you drank half the bottle of wine, it is recommended to store it in a smaller bottle. If you wish you can also purchase wine saver which adds nitrogen to the bottle.