What is the best way to store wines?
TEMPERATURE If you are going to drink a wine within a year or so, you probably don’t have to keep it in any special place. It should be kept relatively cool and out of the light. For wines that should be aged, keep them at the proper temperature. Make sure that they do not have rapid temperature fluctuations. 55 degrees Fahrenheit is a good temperature, but within 50 to 57 degrees Fahrenheit is acceptable. Wide swings in temperature will harm the wine. Higher temperatures will age the wine faster so it won’t get as complex as it might have. Having too low a temperature will slow the wine’s maturation HUMIDITY About 60 percent relative humidity is the perfect level. This helps keep the cork moist. The wine will oxidize if the air gets to it. If the cork drys out it can shrink and let air in. This is another reason to keep the bottles on their sides. The wine itself will help keep the cork moist. If you are thinking about the refrigerator, wines prefer humidity and refrigerators are desi
