FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
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Why does wine need to be stored at
55 degrees?
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Temperature is the most important factor in the proper storing of wine. If kept too cold, wine can freeze or expand to the point that the cork is pushed out of the bottle. Wines that are kept in an environment that is too hot (above 77 or 78 degrees Fahrenheit) will ãcookä and be damaged beyond repair. The optimal temperature for cellaring wine for mid-to long-term storage is 55 degrees Fahrenheit (12 degrees C). It is also very important to maintain a constant temperature, as fluctuations can affect the aging process. |
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Why does my wine need to be kept in
a humidity-controlled environment?
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Humidity is another factor in the proper storing
of wine. Low humidity can dry the cork and allow oxygen to seep in and
come in contact with the wine. The wine then becomes ãoxidizedä or ãmaderizedä and
takes a brownish color. Alternately, too much relative humidity in the
cellar causes mold and mildew, which will damage wine bottle labels.
The ideal relative humidity is approximately 75 percent. Sunlight can also affect the aging process. It is important keep to wines out of direct sunlight, which is one reason many wines, especially reds, are bottled in tinted bottles. As such, white wines are usually the most susceptible to sunlight damage. Positioning is also important. Wine must always be in contact with the cork so that the cork does not dry out and allow oxygen to come in contact with the wine. Stored wine bottles are normally kept in a horizontal position, although many wineries store and ship bottles in an inverted position. Shock or agitation to aging wine bottles can disturb the sediment and affect the aging process, as well. |
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Does WineCare make same day deliveries?
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We offer same day, next day, and rush deliveries. You need your wine, we will get it to you |
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Why do I want wine professionals to
store my wine?
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We know the value of your collection. We know the rare cuvŽes which require extra care, and we know the difference between Chateau Latour ˆ Pauillac and Chateau Latour ˆ Pomerol. |
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Who said:
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"A bottle of wine contains
more philosophy than all the books in the world" -- Louis
Pasteur "Wine is sunlight, held together by water." -- Galileo "Be careful to trust a person who does not like wine" -- Karl Marx "Too much of anything is bad, but too much Champagne is just right." -- Mark Twain |
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