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 buy but also how to store wine. Follow these simple tips so that your wine will always taste its’ best and you don’t have to find a second bottle of wine to replace the one that was damaged.

Keep The Cork Moist

Storing wine on its side is done for a reason. This method of storage keeps the cork moist so it will not crack. Additionally, moderating humidity is important as it too cause a cork to dry up (or grow mildew).

Avoid Strong Vibrations

When wine moves in the bottle, it subtly changes the flavor. Hence, minimizing movement is recommended. When you store your wine in a wine rack it is less likely to be jostled.

The Right Temperature

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.

Avoid Light

To avoid having light change your wine unfovarably, storing it in darkness or in very low light is highly recommended. 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. Be careful to not store your wine by a window that allows direct sunlight to shine on your wine bottle.

Have Your Opened Wine Still Taste Wonderful

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. Many wine lovers who don’t want to transfer their wine to another bottle buy wine savers which exchanges the oxygen in the bottle for nitrogen.

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