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Guide For Home Storage Of Sauvignon Blanc And Other Popular Spirits And Wines
Many people hurtle through life at warp speed only to come to its end wondering what it is all about. A few lucky ones have discovered that the art of quietly savoring life makes it seem like they have lived a thousand years when it is time for them to leave this earth.
If you’re one of those lucky ones, you probably have at home a cellar, or at least iron wall wine racks to hold your hoard of Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Merlot, or Chablis. Yes, wine, because wine never fails to warm the heart, making it very difficult for one to be morose or sad with it around. Some prefer a Robert Mondavi, others a Gallo. Others yet would swear that Australian wines are the best, while still others would say that wines from South African, Chile, or France are the best around. The preferences may vary, but the means of storing wine at home remains the same.
Not All Wines Should Be Kept.
How long a wine should be stored depends on the type. Many are of the type which does not keep long, while others can be kept for 20, sometimes 30 years. As a rule of thumb, cheap wine would not benefit from long term storage. Neither will wine that comes packaged in a bottle that is constructed from any material other than glass.
Other wines of this type include Jacob’s Creek, Hardy’s and Gallo, as well as French wines marked “Nouveau” and “Vin du pays” the German QBA, and all other wines marked “table wine”.”
Keep Only Wines That Have the Potential to Improve Over Time.
While your favorite wine wall decor or grapes wall decor will keep forever, you should seek advice on how long your favorite wine keeps. As a rough guide, here’s how long the popular ones may be stored:
Zinfandel 2-7 years
Shiraz 2-15 years
Pinot Noir 2-10 years
Cabernet Sauvignon 2-20 years
Merlot 2-10 years
Chardonnay 2-6 years
Sauvignon blanc 2-4 years
Chenin blanc 2-30 years
Temperature
Place your wine racks where the temperature does not fluctuate wildly – anywhere between nine and fifteen degrees Celsius, with eleven the ideal.
Humidity
Around 70% would be best; lower it and the cork might dry out, allowing oxygen to get in and turning your wine to vinegar. If the humidity falls too much, it may not harm the wine, but it can cause the labels to decompose, which makes it difficult for you to tell which wines are cherished and which are not.
Light
If it gets warmer than 25 degrees Celsius, your wine will be rendered unfit for even cooking, let alone to be enjoyed off the wine glass, so keep your treasure trove away from sunlight or any other artificial light.
Vibration
Wine is best stored in a vibration-free surrounding, so place your iron wall wine racks in a basement room.
Equipment
Be certain that your iron wall wine racks have compartments that are large enough to accommodate a champagne bottle. Place these in a place with no access to strong odors.
If you liked this article, you may like this one about adding stylish storage with floor-to-ceiling cubbies.
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