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| Storing |
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| 1. | Wine has three enemies: Light, Heat and Oxygen. |
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| 2. | Store wine in a cool place, but not in your garage, because it probably doesn't have the thick insulation that the rest of the house has. Temperature needs to remain as stable as possible. |
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| 3. | Store wine in a dark place, away from bright lights that go on and off. |
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| 4. | Store wine in a place with good humidity. The cork needs the moisture so that less wine will be lost to evaporation. |
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| 5. | Storing wines on their side will allow the wine to keep the cork moist and eliminate air from slipping by and oxidizing the wine. |
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| 6. | White wines should not be stored in the refrigerator. They should be kept with the reds and chilled ½ hour prior to service. This rule also applies to Champagne. |
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| 7. | If necessary, white wines can stay in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks. |
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| 8. | If a wine storage unit is not possible, a hall closet may be your best option. I cover mine with a blanket. |
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| 9. | If possible, avoid taking a cold bottle to room temperature and then chill it again. This exercises the cork and may tire the wine. |
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| 10. | Drink your wine before it gets too old. It is a shame to save wine for a special occasion and then never get enjoy it. |