The Complete Answers to Common Wine Storage Questions
After reading the six wine storage points above, I couldn’t resist collecting the daily wine storage questions from drinkers.
Q: Besides the wine cooler, what other places in the house are good for storing wine?
A: The “dressing room/storage room” is a better place to store wine. While I wouldn’t say the temperature is perfect here, fortunately it is constant and relatively quiet.
It is usually shockproof, light resistant, and has a small odor. All in all, it’s a good choice. Under-bed storage conditions are similar to those of a storage room, with little variation in environmental conditions. However, it is recommended that the wine be stored in a wooden box or sturdy cardboard box and then placed under the bed. Oh, and by the way, if you have underfloor heating in your home, do not “heat” the wine under the bed in winter.
The “basement” configuration is a boon for wine lovers. It offers better storage conditions than indoors. There is less light and vibration, and it is more humid. It is the ideal place to store wine. Strictly speaking, a “car-in/car-out” garage in use is not an ideal choice compared to a quiet storage room.
However, if you really don’t have a room in your home, you can try it out for the quiet and darkness. However, it should be noted that ground-level garages are hot and cold in the winter. If you are considering long-term wine storage, it is necessary to install temperature control equipment. But again, I probably wouldn’t ask this question if I had a garage
Q: Where is not a good place to store alcohol for long periods of time at home?
A: The “kitchen” is a place that is full of cooking fumes and smells all year round, which is really not a good place to store wine. However, if you don’t always light a fire in your home and the kitchen is just a storage room “decoration”, that’s another story. The “fridge” is where many people keep their wine on a regular basis. I’m sure many of us have put wine in the fridge, if not always.
However, even if it is “cool and cold”, the refrigerator is not a suitable space for long-term wine storage. For one thing, it’s a place where all kinds of food and flavors are everywhere. Wines inevitably lose their flavor when they are crowded. Secondly, the vibrations of the refrigeration compressor day and night can greatly affect the quality of the wine. However, if the purpose is to temporarily release the wine before opening the bottle, it is no big deal.
“Bathroom”, those who think this way may be looking for a little “moola” with high humidity. Otherwise, the smell of the bathroom may be more unacceptable than the smell of the kitchen. The hot steam after a shower (post-bath) can also cause the temperature of the space to rise dramatically. After years of repeated heat and cold, wine can be really uncomfortable.
The “balcony” is a ready-made storage area for many people, but if it is used for wine storage, I really recommend you use it with care. The temperature here varies depending on the wind and the sun. It’s better to keep the wine in the kitchen than to dry it here. Although the “trunk” is not part of the “home”, some people intentionally put their wine in this area, and it couldn’t be worse.
Q: What about a wine cooler? What are its benefits?
A: The constant temperature wine cooler is equipped with a precision compressor and temperature controller, which provides perfect control of temperature accuracy and stability. At the same time, the humidity inside the wine cooler can be adjusted according to the temperature difference between inside and outside the room to achieve the standard of constant humidity.
In addition, the anti-vibration compressor is installed to minimize the vibration generated during the operation of the machine. In addition, solid wood wine racks can effectively absorb impact energy, and double UV-protected glass doors can block out light from outside the doors. However, not all wine cabinets have these features. You must ask for technical specifications before placing an order.
Q: How do I store my wine after opening the bottle?
A:
1 Of course, a professional wine cooler with “refrigeration” is the preferred option. If not, you can keep it in the refrigerator. Of course, it is best to have a separate refrigerator to prevent cross-flavors.
2. “Reseal” the cork back into the bottle according to the original path and wrap it with plastic wrap to prevent air from entering. Portable wine replacement cork is also a good choice. If it is a cool vacuum cork, it will be more perfect.
3. If you have a clean, dry bottle with a screw cap, you can pour the rest of the wine into a new bottle, screw on the cap and refrigerate it.
Q: Do I have to remove the plastic wrap from the bottle?
A: Bottles wrapped in plastic wrap do not breathe properly and the wine inside the wrap cannot escape due to prolonged evaporation, which may lead to mold. In addition, the PVC material of the film can dissolve plasticizers, which can contaminate the wine label and corrode the wine liquid. Therefore, it is still very difficult to remove the plastic wrapping from the bottle.
A: It’s true that slow work leads to good work. Ripening too quickly can cause the wine to become rough on the palate, and with that comes the risk of the wine going bad due to excessive oxidation. In such a hurry, I can only advise you to buy a bottle of Coke first, but Coke is also ice!
To summarize, we need to store wine at home: find another professional wine cabinet and wine cellar to store fine wines. Avoid all electrical equipment that can dissipate heat. Store in an organized manner, preferably with original wooden cases. If you don’t need the money, you’d better use professional equipment to control temperature and humidity.
