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Proper Wine Storage

There are a few basic rules to follow here. Disregard the old adage that all wines improve with age. Indeed, wine, even fine wine, can spoil. Ever open a bottle and immediately notice the aroma of vinegar? Follow these tips to keep your wines fresh.

• White wines will spoil more quickly than red wines. Many red wine truly DO improve with age when stored properly.
• White wines may be stored and should always be served chilled.
• Red wines should be stored and served at a cool room temperature.
• Always store wines on their sides, never upright. The bottle should also be rotated regularly.

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