{"id":8787,"date":"2023-12-14T11:48:56","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T11:48:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crynfiction.com\/?p=8787"},"modified":"2023-12-14T11:48:56","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T11:48:56","slug":"worst-place-to-store-wine-is-the-spot-people-usually-choose-not-a-good-idea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crynfiction.com\/everyday-meals\/worst-place-to-store-wine-is-the-spot-people-usually-choose-not-a-good-idea\/","title":{"rendered":"Worst place to store wine is the spot people usually choose – ‘not a good idea’"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Wine is a universally loved alcoholic drink and tends to appear more often in the home around Christmas.<\/p>\n

But when stocking up on prosecco, white, red, and champagne, it’s easy to focus on how to keep the bottles out of the way until they’re opened rather than where they should be kept.<\/p>\n

Of course, the fridge, or the space above it is an obvious contender, but an experienced mixologist has warned against it.<\/p>\n

Bryan Levato,\u00a0director of bar hire company\u00a0Spin & Shake\u00a0said: “Storing wine and spirits at home requires some care to maintain their quality and flavour.<\/p>\n

“Whether you’re storing wine for short-term enjoyment over the festive period or long-term ageing, following best practices for wine storage can make a significant difference in how your wine ages and tastes.”<\/p>\n

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He continued: “Don\u2019t store wine or champagne in your fridge! Avoid storing wine for any length of time in your fridge – even white and sparkling wines.<\/p>\n

“While they can be put in the fridge to bring them down to service temperature before serving, keeping them in the fridge for an extended period is not good for product quality as the low humidity levels inside a regular fridge can cause the cork to dry out, leading to oxidation and spoilage.”<\/p>\n

Instead, the mixology expert suggested seeking out a location that has a stable temperature of 7-18C, no direct sunlight, and “low vibration”.<\/p>\n

This is likely to be in a cupboard under the stairs, hallway closets, the garage or a cellar for those that have one.<\/p>\n

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