Wine is a sophisticated drink that deserves to be stored in a proper wine cellar, but most homes today don’t have this luxury, nor do they have the space to build one. But the thing about wine is that whether you’re dealing with one vintage bottle or several regular table wines from the best wineries in Texas—unless they’re stored properly, they might all start tasting like vinegar.
So, if you really want to retain their unique flavors as well as the aroma, you have to put some thought into wine storage. These aren’t any elaborate measures either to help you “age” wine at home; these are some simple tips that will help you store wine better so that they don’t get spoiled too early.
Here’s what you need to do.
Generally, you should remember to always store corked bottles horizontally in the wine rack. This keeps the cork in contact with the wine, making it moist—it won’t dry out and cause seepage this way.
Store at the Proper Temperature
The most important thing many people get wrong is storing their wine at the proper temperature and humidity levels. Your wine should ideally be stored in a cool, dry space where the temperature is somewhere between 45 to 65 degrees. Anything higher or lower would spoil the wine. Also, the humidity level is also crucial and should be around 70%. If the humidity is too low, it will dry out the corks, but if it’s too high, it will result in mold.Stack the Bottles Horizontally
