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A Brief Introduction To Wine Storage

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Page 1: ...A Brief Introduction To Wine Storage...

Page 2: ...how it ages Trying to store wine at average household temperatures is not recommended Few people have subterranean cellars and most wine consumers have inadequate storage facilities The right conditi...

Page 3: ...e facility some people attempt to store wine in an air conditioned room This is not recommended A fluctuating thermostat will result in frequent blasts of cold air leading to dramatic temperature swin...

Page 4: ...e and unintended unpleasant off flavors This phenomenon is referred to as oxidation Wine that experiences an accelerated maturing process or that is exposed to excessive heat will frequently produce o...

Page 5: ...ine to leak through and around the cork and enabling air to enter the bottle However too much humidity will induce the development of mold and will damage the labels negatively affecting the market va...

Page 6: ...vibration The fourth factor is light Placing your wine in direct sunlight or ultraviolet light will deteriorate the quality of the wine Many wineries use bottles with colored glass to help protect th...

Page 7: ...be much closer to its optimum serving temperature This is particularly desirable when you want a nice wine on the spur of the moment for a dinner party or when arriving home with a need for relaxation...

Page 8: ...an reds can be stored at lower temperatures 45 55 degrees Fahrenheit to slow the maturation and provide a longer drinking window Q Why are bottles stored horizontally A To keep corks moist and swollen...

Page 9: ...if any from aging very fine Burgundy Riesling and Champagne are prominent exceptions Nevertheless it is wise to store them in a cellar to protect them from heat and light damage Red wines are a differ...

Page 10: ...jolais 54 59 F Bordeaux Red 62 67 F Bordeaux White 50 54 F Cabernet Sauvignon 62 67 F Champagne 40 44 F Chardonnay 45 50 F Chenin Blanc 43 48 F Chianti 58 63 F Dessert Wines 45 50 F Gewurztraminer 45...

Page 11: ...Notes...

Page 12: ...is intended simply as an introduction to the art of storing wine For in depth information we recommend the following titles T H E W I N E B I B L E Karen MacNeil Workman Publishing Company 2001 J A N...

Page 13: ...Viking Range Corporation 111 Front Street Greenwood Mississippi 38930 USA 662 455 1200 For product information call 1 888 VIKING1 845 4641 or visit the Viking Web site at vikingrange com M0505 F60123...

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