WINE & WEED –
Wine and cannabis have a number of preservation conditions in common making them excellent
candidates to store together, providing the system is designed to accommodate those areas
where environmental requirements diverge.
LIGHT:
Sunlight, specifically ultraviolet light, can be damaging to both cannabis and wine. In the
case of wine, it causes naturally occurring riboflavin and pantothenic acid to react with amino acids
Although sunlight and grow lights are beneficial to the growing plants, once harvested, UV causes
the cannabinoids present to deteriorate reducing potency. Your XO Wine & Weed is equipped
with double glazed thermopane glass that has a built-in UV blocker.
TEMPERATURE:
zones. Both wine and cannabis benefit from a controlled temperature environment, however
bottles of wine between 41 and 64 F. Heat and variations in temperature can damage wines.
As a general rule,
if you are unsure of what temperature to store a bottle at, 55 is generally considered to be ideal
for most vintages. Cannabis also benefits from storage in a cool, stable environment but ideally
should be kept at a temperature between 60 and 68 F. Temperatures below 70 help prevent
the growth of harmful mold. Your XOU24WW, comes preset from the factory at 65 F in the
upper zone for cannabis and 55 F in the lower zone for wine.
HUMIDITY:
reasons. With regard to wine storage, an ambient range of 50 - 70% humidity is usually adequate.
60% humidity is generally considered ideal. For all these reasons, it is a good idea to limit opening
and closing any wine cooler frequently. It is a good idea to keep it well stocked. Storing only a
few bottles can cause excess humidity and condensation to develop. When loading the wine
section, add bottles gradually rather than in large quantities which can cause broader temperature
variations for what you have stored already.
Cannabis, is more sensitive to an optimal humidity range. Cured weed is not dry, it should have
a moisture level of 10 - 12% for smoking. For this reason, your unit arrives with a supply of silicon
sealed glass jars to limit air exchange and for humidity control.
We recommend the use of size 4
Boveda (or similar) humidity control packets with a rating of 58% RH. Use of these in a sealed
glass container have demonstrated the ability to limit evaporation of terpenes and the conversion
of THC to CBN helping preserve flavor, aroma and potency.
VIBRATION:
Vibration is another element that can harm wine. Your XO Wine & Weed has design
features to aid in limiting the transmission of vibration to the bottles, however it is advisable to
install your wine & weed cooler in an area away from loudspeakers, power equipment, heavy floor
...and enjoy!
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proper storage matters
your xo wine & weed preservation system
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Red wine is typically stored at 54 to 58 , white wine is kept colder for serving.
