Temperature, Humidity, & Bottle Orientation 55° F is the ideal storage temperature for rosé wine. If that is not achievable, wine stored within a range of 50-60° F should be adequate. The humidity levels should be as close to 57% as possible. The level will keep the cork moist enough to prevent cracking but not …
There are a few guidelines to follow for storing wine properly, but sometimes it can be tricky when we just don’t have as much space. Here are a few hacks that can create big solutions for small problems. Nothing should stop you from building the wine collection of your dreams. 1. Store Short-Term Bottles Seperately …
I really like screwtop wine stoppers, but there is something special about popping the cork out of a great wine. However, dealing with cork taint and damaged or crumbled corks can be a real dilemma. You can save your wine with the proper steps. To deal with fragile wine corks, it is important to move …
When it comes down to celebrating, there is no better way to do so than popping open a bottle of bubbly. Here are some pro tips and tricks on how to store and serve your sparkling wines, no matter what the occasion is. Sparkling wine should be kept in a climate-controlled wine refrigerator at a …
One of my favorite wines to drink is a nice Bordeaux but knowing how long to age it was a bit hazy to me. Some vintages are made with premium grapes and can age much longer than other lesser-quality grapes. Bordeaux wine is one of the best aging wines displaying a slow, gentle rise in …
Pouring a beautiful red into a glass is sure to get everyone’s mouth-watering. But there are a ton of misconceptions around the best temperature to serve this category of wine. A ton of people believe room temperature is the ideal serving temperature but that needs correction. Should red wine be served at room temperature? It …
Good wine should never be wasted but many people wonder if they should spit out some of the wine they try at wine tastings. Even though it is a part of wine culture, countless new wine lovers are hesitant to spit out wine in the presence of others. I thought this was a topic worth …
Wine refrigerators can be a great tool to preserve wine long-term and cost you far less than a devoted wine cellar. The cost of wine coolers is a concern for most prospective buyers. Understanding the expected costs of wine refrigerators can help you get the best overall value for your money and your wine needs. …
Contrary to popular belief, not all wines get better with time. In fact, it is arguable that most wines are already aged to perfection at the time of purchase and should be enjoyed immediately. Many people want to know if the wine will age in the barrel and in bottles. This is a great question …
Is it possible to get into aging wine without spending a lot of money, and is it worthwhile to age cheap wine? In this article, we will discuss all the factors that influence how well a wine will age and whether it makes sense to age cheap wine. Can you effectively age cheap wine to …