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Storing wine at home is simple when you have all of the right equipment and knowledge to do so. Whether you are a wine connoisseur or can just appreciate a perfect glass of wine now and then, you have likely read some misconceptions about wine and how to store it.
In today's blog, we are here to tell you our top tips on how you can store your wine in a wine rack correctly to get the most out of your bottles, and why it matters.
Why Do You Need a Wine Rack?
If you have a growing collection of wine, a wine rack is the perfect way to make sure you have all of your favourite bottles in one place.
A wine rack can look great in your kitchen or dining room, adding a classic and luxurious finish to your interior. Alternatively, they can conveniently be placed in a wine cellar hidden away, meaning you’ll always have access to the perfectly aged bottle when needed.
A wine rack will allow your wine to age in the correct position and environment, keeping disruption to a minimum whilst the flavours and aromas in the wine work their magic.
Where to Place Your Wine Rack
The most common places for a wine rack are the kitchen or dining room, where you can keep the drinks flowing at dinner parties with the accessibility of your wine rack.
You may rather have a feature wall in your living room, an asset to your cellar, or the perfect finish to your home bar.No matter where you place your wine rack, it will always add a touch of luxury to any room and is a great way to showcase your growing collection.
Our Top Tips on Storing Wine in a Wine Rack
There are some considerations you need to think about before you go ahead and place your bottles on your wine rack. We have created some top tips to help you out - let's take a look.
Store Horizontally
Storing your wine bottles horizontally will ensure that the wine is constantly engaged with the cork. This will keep the cork moist to prevent it from drying out. If the cork dries out, it will shrink and oxygen will seep into your bottles, compromising the flavour of your wine.
Store in a Cool Dry Place
It is essential to keep your wine rack away from areas in your home with high humidity levels, and places that are prone to getting warmer and having temperature fluctuations. We advise you to keep your wine rack away from radiators and windows.
Avoid Placing Near Windows
You should always avoid placing your wine rack facing windows, as the UV light from the sun can seep into your wine bottles and affect the way that your wine tastes.
If you keep your wine in a cooler, you should make sure that the cooler door is UV-protected if you would like to place it by a window.
Why Does it Matter?
Taking the necessary steps to make sure that your wine is ageing in the correct environment is essential if you want the best-tasting wine.
While these steps may seem time-consuming, once you’ve organised the best environment for your wine, you will thank yourself later on when you pop the cork to a perfectly aged bottle of wine.
Storing Your Wine to Perfection
Once you have found a suitable location for your wine, that being a cool dry place with little to no sunlight or humidity. It is time to place the wine onto the rack. You could organise your wine in a few different ways, such as:
- Age order
- Alphabetically
- By region
- Price order
- By occasion
Having an order that your wine is stored in will make it easier when it comes to drinking your wine. Wine from different regions goes with different foods you may be serving. You may want to save your more expensive or oldest bottles for special occasions etc.
Now that you’ve organised your wines in an order that you are happy with, place the cork outwards onto the rack laying flat. It is essential that you don't constantly disturb your wine and regularly pick the bottles up as this can disrupt the ageing process.
Wine Racks at Elite Wine Refrigeration
At Elite Wine Refrigeration, we specialise in supplying quality storage systems for our customers and we pride ourselves on bringing you state-of-the-art cooling systems.
Our website is filled with a variety of different wine storage solutions to suit your needs. Varying from metal wine racks to wooden wine racks, to wine walls and state-of-the-art technological cooling systems.
Whether you are a seasoned wine collector or are just starting your collection, we are sure we have something for you. We have racks to fit just 1 bottle to racks that can hold up to 252 bottles of wine!
If you have any questions regarding our products then please feel free to reach out to a member of our team here at Elite Wine Refrigeration and we will be happy to answer any questions or queries that you may have.