On Fri, 02 Sep 2005 17:06:54 -0700, Midlife > wrote:

>So...... just what are the specific temperature maximums/fluctuations/time
>factors that put wine in danger? Don't we need to know more specifics to
>soundly advice someone?

We do, and I don'r believe ANYONE knows the answers. There are so
many variables involved.

I would also want to know from the OP (if he is still with us) what
his requirements are for long term storage. Why does he think he
wants a Wine Cooler/Cellar?

From the rest of his post, it seem like he should simply put a bottle
in the fridge when he thinks he will get lucky. And maybe buy a wiine
chiller sleeve for those unexpected visits..
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