Wine Storage and It's Foes

Light: The best location for your wine cellar is underground in a dark place. However, you can make one above ground if the temperature, humidity and light conditions are controlled.

Heat: The area where you store your wine should be free of mold, mildew and be odorless.

Dryness & Air Circulation: Your wines should be stored on their side on a stable rack, thus keeping the cork moist. A dry cork will shrink and allow air into the bottle causing oxidation and spoil the wine. If that happens, the taste may be a bit like sherry. Preferable humidity levels between 42-75%. Red Wines should be stored between 50-60 degrees, while white wines do best between 42-60 degrees. If you do not separate your wines, keep them all at 55 degrees.

Vibrations: Keep your treasured selections away from vibration if you live near a train, subway or, washer/dryer. Daily passage may rustle the wine and damage it.