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Wine Storing Tips

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The Best Conditions for Wine

* '''Temperature''': Keeping the temperature stable is very important to ensuring your wine lasts. From 5014˚C is the generally accepted ideal for storing wine. * '''Light''': Dark is best since UV rays damage the tannins thus reducing the shelf life of the wine. Though most modern wine bottle have UV filters built into the glass, long-term storage can still allow enough rays to damage the wine. * '''Humidity''': For long term storage, humidity levels are very important to maintain. If the area is too dry, the cork will become dry and brittle, thus shrinking its size and allowing for evaporation or for air to get into the wine, which will alter its taste and possibly destroy it. If the storage space is too humid, then the wine may get a "corky" taste to it. An average of 70% humidity is acceptable. * '''Vibration''': Storing wine in a refrigerator is not recommended because the vibrations negatively affect a wine aging and refrigerators tend to remove the humidity. However, for quick chilling, using a refrigerator is fine. Keep your wine or wine storage unit an area that is free of any major vibrations, including washer/dryer, the subway and highly travelled areas. * '''Aromas''': Keep your wine stored in an area that is free of strong aromas. There have been cases of wine picking up nearby smells.