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Carl Walton

Owner & primary writer on PinotSquirrel.com. It is my goal to bring you the most useful and actionable guidance about wine storage there is online. I consult with industry experts to bring you only what you need to know.

Many people wonder about the best way to store wine long-term. One factor you need to take into account is light and its effect on wine aging. Many wine lovers, therefore, wonder if wine is best kept in the darkness away from potentially harmful light. Wine should be stored in the dark if at all …

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Wine refrigerators are very important for maintaining a reliable and consistent environment suited for both short-term and long-term wine storage. If you live in an apartment like I do or only have limited free space, it is important to select a wine fridge that will compact, look good, and do an excellent job keeping wine …

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If you’ve recently found yourself in possession of a nice bottle of pinot noir, you may be wondering how best to store it.  Pinot Noir is a complex, fruity wine known for its red color and velvety, full-bodied flavor.  A nice bottle of wine can cost a large sum of money, and knowing how to …

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It is easy to indulge with a fresh bottle of wine when you are sitting around with friends and good food, but what are you supposed to do with the wine that’s left? Most people assume that storing wine in the kitchen fridge is the best way to keep it fresh for more extended periods, …

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All wine connoisseurs and collectors realize how important it is to store wine properly. If you do not maintain the right UV light levels, temperature, vibrations, and humidity, your expensive wines may not be able to retain their color, flavor, and complexity. Technology created wine fridges to create that perfect and safe storage environment for …

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When you get into drying and curing your meats, monitoring temperature, humidity and airflow are as time-consuming and frustrating as it gets. Some have even suggested using a wine refrigerator. Is this possible? If so, what is the best wine refrigerator to cure meat, make prosciutto, and jerky or dry vegetables?  Best Wine Refrigerator for …

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Bringing a great wine to the peak of aroma and flavor before serving can heighten the experience for everyone eagerly awaiting their first sip. Both wine decanters and wine aerators are common tools used to enhance wine, but many wine drinkers are unaware of what they are and how they are different. What is the …

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Most kinds of alcohol require different ways of being stored. Depending on if the alcohol is bubbly, flat, best served cold, or at room temperature, all of these factors are critical to consider in the storage of your alcohol. Storing prosecco the right way will only yield great results and make for a much better-tasting …

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A wine aerator is a device that you place on the opening of your wine bottle before pouring the wine into a glass. While the wine is being poured, an air intake allows the wine to breathe instantly. Allowing the wine to breathe enhances its flavors. Do wine aerators make a difference? Wine aerators make …

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