Storing Ohio Wines
Protecting your Ohio wine and storing it properly is essential whether or not you have the wine for two months, two years or even longer.
Most wines are made to be consumed quickly after purchase but if you keep wine it should be stored in a manner to maximize its goodness. Here are some recommendations.
Wine should be stored in an area that is cool and not too dry. Optimum temps would be 50° F to 65° F. Avoid fast temperature swings. Basement storage should not be near a furnace or water heater. Bottles should be laid on their side to keep moisture in the cork and avoid drying out and allowing too much air in the wine. Other methods of sealing bottles work very well and some do not need moisture but the same temperature and humidity guidelines apply. Be very cautious about storing wine in the kitchen, avoid direct light and too much heat, top of the fridge is probably not good. Some Ohio red wines may improve with age, please check with your local wine shop or winemaker to ask advice on ageable wine. Most dessert wines will age well,
Wine is a food. It is perishable. It is very disappointing to open a treasured bottle and discover a poor tasting, oddly colored, insipid liquid. Take some simple steps and enjoy those treasures now and in the future.
Most wines are made to be consumed quickly after purchase but if you keep wine it should be stored in a manner to maximize its goodness. Here are some recommendations.
Wine should be stored in an area that is cool and not too dry. Optimum temps would be 50° F to 65° F. Avoid fast temperature swings. Basement storage should not be near a furnace or water heater. Bottles should be laid on their side to keep moisture in the cork and avoid drying out and allowing too much air in the wine. Other methods of sealing bottles work very well and some do not need moisture but the same temperature and humidity guidelines apply. Be very cautious about storing wine in the kitchen, avoid direct light and too much heat, top of the fridge is probably not good. Some Ohio red wines may improve with age, please check with your local wine shop or winemaker to ask advice on ageable wine. Most dessert wines will age well,
Wine is a food. It is perishable. It is very disappointing to open a treasured bottle and discover a poor tasting, oddly colored, insipid liquid. Take some simple steps and enjoy those treasures now and in the future.
