10 Frequently Asked Wine Questions
What Is The Best Wine Glass? When it comes to wine glasses crystal is generally considered to be better than glass.
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How Do I Remove Wine Labels? Baking soda and hot water are two easy ways to remove wine labels. If working with a full-bottle use baking soda as the process is least likely to affect the quality of your wine. If the bottle is empty use hot water.
What Is The Best Temperature to Store Wine? If you have a temperature controlled environment than 55° degrees is generally considered to be the best temperature to store wine. However, if this isn’t an option than shoot for a place that allows you to keep your wine between 45° F and 65° F.
What Is The Best Humidity For Wine Storage? 50-70% relative humidity is ideal with 60% being most optimal.
Should I Serve Wine Warm Or Cold? It depends on the wine with white wines best served between 49-55° F and red wines between 62-68° F. If you don’t store your wine in a temperature controlled environment than place your bottle in the refrigerator for roughly 10 minutes for reds and 20 minutes for whites.
How To Store An Open Bottle Of Wine? Long story short, limiting oxygen exposure is critical to wine storage. Therefore take steps to ensure your opened bottle of wine is protected. To do so:
Re-cork when finished
Keep stored in a temperature controlled dark environment
Where Should I Store Wine In My House? When it comes to storing wine the key is controlling temperature and humidity. The best way to do this is to store your wine in a wine cellar or wine cooler as both control the aforementioned. If this isn't an option the next best place is a dry area like a cupboard or basement.
Where Shouldn't I Store My Wine? Avoid places with heat fluctuations (garages, attics, cars, etc.) and places that may be damp such as the top of refrigerators and areas near sinks and dishwashers.
Should I Store My Wine Standing Up? No, you should store your wine sideways. Doing so ensures the cork and wine are always in contact with each other which allows for an airtight seal. This seal protects your wine from becoming oxidized.
How Long Will An Opened Bottle Of Wine Last? Roughly 5-days.