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Cellaring

Storing wine well, at home or in a proper cellar, and knowing when each bottle is ready.

Rows of bottles lying in a dark cellar, lit by a single warm lamp Cellaring What temperature should you store wine at? The best wine storage temperature is a steady 12-14°C (54-57°F) with 60-70% humidity. Here is why, and what to do when your home runs warmer. · 4 min read A half-full bottle of red wine with its cork pushed back in, on a dark counter Cellaring How long does wine last after opening? Most opened wine keeps 3-5 days in the fridge with the cork back in. Sparkling lasts 1-3 days, fortified wine weeks. A full table by style, plus tips. · 4 min read Bottles of different ages lying in a rack, the oldest covered in a fine layer of dust Cellaring What is a drinking window, and how is it worked out? A drinking window is the span of years when a wine tastes its best. What decides it, where the estimates come from, and how to use them in your own cellar. · 4 min read