Storing Wine
Thursday, February 5th, 2009
Since I starting making wine at Carafe, my wine cellar is starting to look impressive.Many friends have asked what is the best way to store the wine? After some research I have found that wine should be stored at a relatively constant temperature. Ideally, both red and white wines should be stored between 10º and 15º C. It is best to keep avoid excess heat, direct sunlight or letting the wine freeze. It’s best to store the bottles in a horizontal position. This keeps the cork moist, and helps the air trapped inside the bottle to facilitate the ageing process.
