USAGE & STORAGE TIPS
• Only pull out one shelf at a time. Never attempt to pull more than one.
• Disperse the bottles evenly to avoid concentrating weight in one place.
Bottles must not touch the back of the cabinet.
• You can increase your wine fridge's storage capacity by removing shelves
and stacking bottles on top of one another. Do not stack more than 3 rows
of bottles per shelf.
• The ideal temperature for long-term or short-term wine storage is around
55°F (13°C), but this can vary from wine to wine. Wine should never be kept
below 25°F (-4°C), which can cause wine to freeze, or above 68°F (20°C),
which can accelerate the aging process and destroy volatile compounds.
• Keep your wine in the dark as much as possible. UV rays from direct sunlight
can damage wine's flavors and aromas. You should also keep wines away
from sources of vibration, they can disturb sediments in the bottle,
disrupting the delicate process that causes wines to age favorably.
• At lower humidity levels, your corks can dry out, leaving the wine vulnerable
to the effects of oxygen, while higher humidity can cause labels to peel off
the bottles, making them difficult to display or sell. In general, your wine
cellar humidity should be between 60 and 68 percent.
• The key to extending the shelf life of an open wine and retain its original
qualities is to recork it promptly and tightly. To recork wine, place some wax
paper around the cork and slide it back into its original position. The wax will
ease the cork into the top and also ensure that no stray parts of the cork
drop into the bottle. If recorking isn't an option, a rubber wine stopper or a
wine vacuum pump can create an airtight seal.
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