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STORING YOUR WINES
Type of wine Temperature (Celsius) Temperature (Fahrenheit)
Red wine (*) 15.5 – 18.5°C 59.9 – 65.3°F
White wine (**) 10 – 15°C 50 – 59°F
Sparkling wines/champagne 7.2 – 9.5°C 45 – 49.1°F
Rose wine 9.5 – 10.5°C 49.1 – 50.9°F
Vintage wine 13°C 55°F
* Light red wines, such as Beaujolais, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc benefit from being
served slightly cooler than full­bodied reds.
** Chardonnay is often served too cold. You should chill it at a warmer temperature inside
of your wine cooler. Or leave it to warm slightly when you remove it from your wine cooler.
• Temperature stability is the most important factor when it comes to storing wine.
• Exposure to light, vibrations or fluctuations in temperature and humidity can all cause
wine to spoil. When properly stored, wines not only maintain their quality but many will
actually improve in aroma, flavour and complexity as they mature.
• Wines kept at a higher temperature will age faster. Wine that is exposed to
temperatures that are greater than 21°C will suffer from poorer flavour and aroma.
• If wine is kept at too low a temperature, this can result in the development of harmful
deposits. A humidity of 70% is ideal for keeping corks from shrinking.
• After a bottle of wine has been opened, the wine comes into contact with air. So it is
best to store the remainder of the bottle upright, to minimize the surface area of the
wine that comes in contact with the air.
• Once opened, wine will remain in a drinkable condition for two days for delicate whites
or three days for rich reds, as long as the bottle has been resealed. You should make
sure that the seal is firm by checking the stopper.
• Special stoppers that keep wine sparkling and Champagne bubbling for one or two
days after opening, can be bought at most good wine shops.
• When stored correctly, white wines can keep well for up to two years. Full bodied reds
will age well for ten years and dessert wines will age well for up to twenty years.
• When you buy a bottle of wine, you should transfer it to a suitable storage location
immediately (if you are not going to store it in your wine cooler).
• Cheaper bottles of wine will not age as well as more expensive ones.