Guide For Storage Of Sauvignon Blanc And Other Remarkable Wines
Many individuals storm through life at top speed, only to come to life’s end perplexingly wondering what it is all about. A few lucky ones have learned the art of quietly (and literally) savoring life so that when it’s about to be over, one feels like he’s lived a thousand years.
If you are one of the fortunate ones, you probably have a home cellar or at least iron wall wine racks to store your precious hoard of Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet, Zinfandel, Chablis, Merlot, or Pinot Noir. Yes, wine, because wine never fails to warm the heart, making it very difficult for one to be morose or sad with it around. Some folks prefer a Gallo, others prefer a Robert Mondavi. Still others would swear that Australian wines are the cream of the crop, while still others would say that wines from South African, Chile, or France are the best around. Specific preferences may vary widely, but the means of storing wine at home remain the same and are universal.
Not All Wines Should Be Kept.
How long a wine can be stored depends on the type of wine. Many spirits are of the type that does not keep for a long time, while other wines can be stored for twenty, sometimes thirty years. As a rule of thumb, inexpensive wine would not benefit from long storage. Neither will wine which come in a container other than glass.
Other wines of this type include Gallo, Hardy’s, and Jacobs Creek, as well as French wines marked “Nouveau” and “Vin du pays” the German QBA, and all other wines labeled “table wine.”
Keep Only Wines That Have the Potential to Improve Over Time.
Even though your favorite wine wall decor or wine wall art will keep for all time, you should seek professional advice when it comes to how long you can store your favorite wines. As a rough guide, here’s how long the popular ones may be stored:
Zinfandel 2-7 years
Shiraz 2-15 years
Pinot Noir 2-10 years
Cabernet Sauvignon 2-20 years
Merlot 2-10 years
Chardonnay 2-6 years
Sauvignon blanc 2-4 years
Chenin blanc 2-30 years
Temperature
Your wine racks should be positioned where the temperature does not vary wildly, anywhere between nine and fifteen degrees Celsius, with eleven degrees being the optimal storage temperature.
Humidity
Close to 70% would be best; lower than that and the cork sometimes will dry out, which allows oxygen to get in and turns your wine to vinegar. Allowing humidity to drop too much, while not harming your wine, will cause the labels to rot, making it impossible for you to know which are prized labels and which are not, a prospect too horrible to contemplate.
Light
If it gets warmer than 25 degrees Celsius, your wine will be rendered unfit for even cooking, let alone to be enjoyed off the wine glass, so keep your treasure trove away from sunlight or any other artificial light.
Vibration
Wine is best stored in surroundings that are free from vibrations, so position your iron wall wine racks in a basement space.
Equipment
Be sure that your iron wall wine racks have compartments that are big enough to securely hold a bottle of champagne. Place these in an area with no access to strong odors.
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