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The wine we choose to have in our household deserves to be well taken care of. This means that leaving it in the trunk of our car in the summer or freezing in the garage during winter may not be the best choice. If you\u2019re holding onto some fancy bottles, then you\u2019ll want to ensure proper storage. To help you figure it all out, we\u2019ve created a guide on <\/span>how to store and age your wines, so that no matter when you\u2019re ready to open a bottle, it\u2019ll be fresh and ready to go!<\/span><\/p>\n

An Important Reminder:\u00a0<\/span><\/em>If you want successful storage and aging, then you\u2019ll want to begin with wines that have yet to be opened.\u00a0<\/span>Wine oxidates over time, and uncorking the bottle allows too much oxygen to\u00a0<\/span>penetrate the liquids e<\/span>ven if you follow all of our tricks below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep it Cool (Not Cold)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Leaving wine out and about isn\u2019t the best idea, especially near heat. A reasonably consistent temperature is essential, especially if you\u2019re planning to age your wine for a while and not pop it open the next day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Age your wine in a cool area to keep it from spoiling. <\/span>Your kitchen is not a safe place to store your wine<\/b>. It\u2019s a place full of varying temperatures, which makes it quite difficult for wine to age correctly. If you\u2019re serious about your wine collection and the aging process, then it\u2019s even better to store the bottles in a dedicated wine refrigerator. It\u2019s the perfect choice for those of us who don\u2019t have a basement that doubles as a wine cellar\u2014and even then, most basements don\u2019t provide adequate conditions of a true wine cellar!<\/span><\/p>\n

Pro Tip: Store your wine around 55 degrees Fahrenheit, especially if you\u2019re aging them.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Forget About Lighting<\/strong><\/h4>\n

An aspect that plays a role in the temperature of your wine is the lighting of the storage area. If you keep your wine right next to the window that gets the most sun, then you can create some unwanted results in your wine. Light\u2014often coinciding with heat\u2014alters the aging process of wine. It can bring about discoloration and not-so-pleasant smells.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wine needs to age in the dark. Think about all of the wineries we\u2019ve discussed in the past. Visualize the ones you\u2019ve been able to visit. There\u2019s a very slim chance that any of them let their wine sit out on the table outside or even on the first floor. Your wine storage should be similar\u2014in a place that receives little to no light.<\/span><\/p>\n

Understand What To Age<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Now, when it comes to aging specifically, and not just storage, you need to pay attention to the specific wine. Not every wine ages equally, and some aren\u2019t really meant to age at all. In fact, most wine produced is meant for younger consumption. There\u2019s a stark difference between wines that will keep for a long time and wine that will <\/span>positively<\/span><\/i> mature.<\/span><\/p>\n

Take that yummy little $10 bottle of wine you got at the store\u2014that\u2019s not something you want to age. Most Ros\u00e9s are not something you\u2019ll want to age either; there are simply just some wines that are meant to be consumed young. So, when it comes to the wines that are improved by the aging process, you\u2019ll want to go with the following:<\/span><\/p>\n