Few wine lovers are lucky enough to possess perfect purpose built, cavernous, subterranean cellars. Many of us have imperfect storage arrangements for our wine, but it is important to understand how to protect wine from damaging conditions so that we can make the most of the wine storage facilities available. Wine storage conditions don’t need […]

Wine begins to spoil the moment it is opened. While short term exposure to oxygen or “breathing the wine” can open the aromas and flavours of various red wines, any contact with oxygen before opening a bottle and its all over, down the sink. When the wine is in an upright position as many are […]

The mere mention of etiquette brings to mind various images, mainly negative. Etiquette means observing set rules. Its not about the quaint traditions but where wine is concerned etiquette matter. The primary connoisseurs of fine wine are oenophiles who are stringent about treating, serving and tasting wine. Then there are wine lovers and those simply […]

Wine Storage Storing wine is important because just like food, wine is perishable. Proper wine storage will help to ensure that the expensive French Bordeaux you were given as a gift, will not turn to vinegar by the time you get around to opening it! If you are looking to build your own cellar then […]

Having invested possibly hundreds of dollars in your latest bottle of vintage wine (ah well, we can but dream), the next important decision is where to store this prized possession? The main issue when it comes to storing wine is that it needs to be maintained at a cool temperature of between 12 and 16 […]

The ideal temperature to store wines is between 55F and 58F (13C-15C). However, any temperature between 40-65F (5-18C) will suffice as long as it remains constant. The degree and the speed of the temperature change are critical. A gradual change of a few degrees between summer and winter wont matter. The same change each day […]

Using Wine Refrigerators as Cellars With so many more people becoming interested wine these days, wine refrigerators have come to fill the need for storage. Many of us do not have the space, money, or desire for a full blown walk-in wine cellar. Refrigerators make the perfect solution. I especially enjoy the fact that you […]