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If you are one who enjoys the subtle tastes of wines, you will also want to know how to store your wine to preserve its quality and flavor.
Wine is fermented grape juice. The variety of grape dictates the sort of wine that will be produced. The way the wine is treated during its production - ripened in oak casks, for instance - determines its final flavor. However, all wine can be damaged by rough handling, exposure to light or to extremes of heat and cold, and exposure to air. During storage, the wine must be protected from all of these.
Wine, which is fermented grape juice, is crafted rather than produced. It is carefully blended for flavor, color, and aroma, and wine makers pride themselves on the quality of their product. There are competitions held all over the world, and the gold medal winners proudly display the awards on their labels. It behooves those who drink the wine to show it as much respect.
Wine should be kept in a dark place, away from direct sunlight. Daylight and fluorescent light are also to be avoided. The bottle should be placed on its side and angled slightly downward so the cork will be moistened from within. A dried out cork will not keep its seal, may leak, and will allow the wine to oxidize.
Once wine is opened, it again needs to be protected from exposure to heat, light, and air. You can use the original cork, making sure it is tightly in the bottle neck, but a wine stopper and pump gadget that removes the air from the bottle will do a better job. White wine should be kept in the refrigerator, while red wine should be placed in a cool, dark place. Use the wine in a day or two while it retains its characteristic flavor or use it for cooking.
If you have a special bottle of wine you want to store for longer than a year, you may want to find an expert to store it for you in a special cellar or closet, rather than investing in your own facilities. However, efficient wine coolers can be purchased for an investment of several hundred dollars, so if you are a real connoisseur, this may be the best course of action.
Once wine is opened, it begins to oxidize. This will not harm the flavor for a few hours, but if the contact with air goes on too long, the wine will develop an unpleasant taste. At that point, it is still usable for cooking but not 'fit to drink'. An opened bottle can be re-corked, but it is better to use a stopper with a pump to draw the air out after closing. Red wine can be returned to its dark corner, but opened white wine does best in the refrigerator. Use the wine within a day or two for best results.
Knowing how to store your wine may involve nothing more than learning to keep it away from light and heat, or it may require having a wine cabinet or even a wine cellar. There is a lot of information on this subject online and in books, with the learning of centuries available to all who are interested. - 24553
Wine is fermented grape juice. The variety of grape dictates the sort of wine that will be produced. The way the wine is treated during its production - ripened in oak casks, for instance - determines its final flavor. However, all wine can be damaged by rough handling, exposure to light or to extremes of heat and cold, and exposure to air. During storage, the wine must be protected from all of these.
Wine, which is fermented grape juice, is crafted rather than produced. It is carefully blended for flavor, color, and aroma, and wine makers pride themselves on the quality of their product. There are competitions held all over the world, and the gold medal winners proudly display the awards on their labels. It behooves those who drink the wine to show it as much respect.
Wine should be kept in a dark place, away from direct sunlight. Daylight and fluorescent light are also to be avoided. The bottle should be placed on its side and angled slightly downward so the cork will be moistened from within. A dried out cork will not keep its seal, may leak, and will allow the wine to oxidize.
Once wine is opened, it again needs to be protected from exposure to heat, light, and air. You can use the original cork, making sure it is tightly in the bottle neck, but a wine stopper and pump gadget that removes the air from the bottle will do a better job. White wine should be kept in the refrigerator, while red wine should be placed in a cool, dark place. Use the wine in a day or two while it retains its characteristic flavor or use it for cooking.
If you have a special bottle of wine you want to store for longer than a year, you may want to find an expert to store it for you in a special cellar or closet, rather than investing in your own facilities. However, efficient wine coolers can be purchased for an investment of several hundred dollars, so if you are a real connoisseur, this may be the best course of action.
Once wine is opened, it begins to oxidize. This will not harm the flavor for a few hours, but if the contact with air goes on too long, the wine will develop an unpleasant taste. At that point, it is still usable for cooking but not 'fit to drink'. An opened bottle can be re-corked, but it is better to use a stopper with a pump to draw the air out after closing. Red wine can be returned to its dark corner, but opened white wine does best in the refrigerator. Use the wine within a day or two for best results.
Knowing how to store your wine may involve nothing more than learning to keep it away from light and heat, or it may require having a wine cabinet or even a wine cellar. There is a lot of information on this subject online and in books, with the learning of centuries available to all who are interested. - 24553
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