Wine is a complex and beautiful subject, and many wine aficionados will spend ages researching and thinking about what wine to buy for either their own enjoyment or as investment. Once the decision has been made, however, all too often is the precious new purchase then simply dumped in the fridge or put in the dark corner of a storage cupboard. Storing wine incorrectly can seriously affect its quality, so we checked in with the wine storage experts from Cellar Solutions and below are their top 5 tips on how to store wine correctly.
5 Must Know Tips When It Comes To Storing Wine in Manila
5. Keep it dark.
Store your precious purchase in a dark area and avoid exposing it to UV light in particular, as it creates hydrogen sulphide compounds and affects the tannins and the color of your wine. You may even go for the bottle stored at the back of the supermarket shelf, as it will be the one that was least exposed to the evils of the florescent lights illuminating the aisles.
4. Keep it cool.
The only wine that should ever experience temperatures above 25° is the mulled variety served during cold winter evenings at European Christmas markets. All other varieties should be kept at a stable temperature between 12°-14°. Store it at temperatures above 25 degrees Celsius and it will be ruined within a couple of weeks, with “spoiled fruit” flavors replacing the rich and pleasant aromas you were actually looking for. This means simply storing your purchase in the kitchen cupboard isn’t really an option.
3. Keep it humid.
Wine is best stored where humidity levels are at least 50% or higher. Levels lower than this will cause corks to dry out and shrink, which in turn allows damaging air into the wine, creating oxidation and off-odors. Dried out corks will also become brittle and fall apart when you try to open the bottle.
2. Keep it ventilated.
Good ventilation will ensure musty odors and mould have no chance to affect your wine negatively. Also, always make sure you store it away from anything that has a strong, potent smell as this can taint the wine and cork. Just plonking it in the fridge next to the garlic and onions really isn’t the best idea then.
1. Keep it still
Even slight vibrations can prematurely deteriorate wine by speeding up chemical reactions and aging, so it’s always best to store your bottles in such a way that they are protected from any kind of vibrations. This – again – means that your normal household refrigerator isn’t the best place to store your bottles.
In summary, storing bottles correctly can leave you with quite a conundrum, as just putting it in the fridge, storage cupboard or garage will often satisfy one storage requirement but damage the wine by disregarding another. The best way to store wine is to use a proper wine preservation system, and this is where Cellar Solutions comes in, the first total solutions provider for your wine preservation needs in the Philippines.
In case you now think that having a modern version of a traditional wine cellar in your home or business is only something for the super rich or mega exclusive eateries with fancy names and endless waiting lists, then you’d be wrong. Cellar Solutions was established by wine aficionados Eric and Charmaine Wang in 2014, and the young company has chosen Vintec as its anchor brand. Established in Bordeaux, France, in 1995, Vintec specializes in building wine cellars that cater to the specific demands of the Asia Pacific region. Vintec cellars have smaller bottle capacities and a wider temperature range compared to the bulkier European-made standard cellars and the beautifully crafted cabinets can hold anywhere from 32 to close to 300 bottles, depending on model and customer requirements. This means that having proper wine storage in even the smallest of condos is possible and affordable at the same time.
Of course, if you do happen to be a wine-appreciating celebrity or the owner of a large bar or eatery, then Cellar Solutions can also build you a bespoke wine cellar, thanks to the company also having brands such as Transtherm, WhisperKool, Label Skin, Coravin, and Peugeot in their portfolio, as well as the expertise to create the perfect wine preservation solution no matter what the location. City of Dreams Manila, all branches of luxury wine store Wine Story, and natural food and product store Healthy Options are only a few of the customers who already trust Cellar Solutions when it comes to keeping their grape based investments safe.
Cellar Solutions
Ground Floor, L&H Building, Chino Roces Avenue , Makati City 1231
+63(2) 893-3270 / +63(917) 573-2934
info@cellarsolutions.com.ph
