What Must Know About Home Storage Of Popular Spirits And Wines

Many people go through their lives at warp speed, only to come to its end perplexingly wondering what it is all about. A few fortunate ones have found that the art of quietly relishing in life makes it seem like they have lived a thousand years when it is time for them to leave this earth.

If you are one of the lucky ones, you probably have a home cellar or at least iron wall wine racks to hold your hoard of Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Merlot, or Chablis. Yes, wine, as wine never fails to stir the soul, making it very difficult for one to be morose or sad with it around. Some prefer a Robert Mondavi, others a Gallo. Still others would swear Australian wines are the best, while others would tell you it's South African, Chilean, or French. The preferences may vary, but the means of storing wine at home remains the same.

Not Every Wines Can Be Stored.

How long a wine should be stored depends on the type. Many spirits are of the type that does not keep well for very long, while other wines can be kept for 20, sometimes 30 years. Generally speaking, cheap wine would not benefit from long term storage. Neither will wine which come in a container other than glass.

Other wines of this type include Gallo, Hardy's, and Jacobs Creek, as well as French wines marked "Nouveau" and "Vin du pays" the German QBA, and all other wines labeled "table wine."

Keep Only Wines That Have the Potential to Improve Over Time.

While your favorite wine wall decor or wine decor will keep forever, you should seek advice on how long your favorite wine keeps. As a rough guide, here's how long the popular ones may be stored:
Zinfandel 2-7 years
Shiraz 2-15 years
Pinot Noir 2-10 years
Cabernet Sauvignon 2-20 years
Merlot 2-10 years
Chardonnay 2-6 years
Sauvignon blanc 2-4 years
Chenin blanc 2-30 years

Temperature

Your wine racks must be placed where the temperature does not fluctuate that much, anywhere between 9 and 15 degrees Celsius, with 11 degrees being the ideal storage temperature.

Humidity

Around 70% would be best; lower it and the cork might dry out, allowing oxygen to get in and turning your wine to vinegar. If the humidity drops too much, it may not hurt the wine, but it can cause the labels to rot, which makes it difficult for you to tell which wines are prized and which are not.

Light

If it gets warmer than 25 degrees Celsius, your wine will be rendered unfit for even cooking, let alone to be enjoyed off the wine glass, so keep your treasure trove away from sunlight or any other artificial light.

Vibration

Wine is optimally stored in surroundings that are free from vibrations, so position your iron wall wine racks in a basement area.

By: Brenda Walker

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Brenda Walker writes for Wall Decor & Home Accents store, a site featuring tree wall art hanging and metal outdoor wall art.