Steve,
Thanks for the reply. I have A/C and keep it around 78F. I think that might
be too warm for wines. I think that I might want to keep some wines for
several months; perhaps for special occassions. I'd prefer not to keep them
in my fridge. Do you think that I should just store them at room temp?

Steve


"Steve Slatcher" > wrote in message
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> Hi Steve
>
> But how long do you keep your wines before drinking?
>
> Does your place have air-conditioning? Or can you find a cooler dark
> place somewhere? If so, wine should be fine for a few months at least.
> Only if you are thinking in terms of years do you you need to worry.
>
> You also kind of imply that you can deal with red wines, which implies
> to me you don't need a cellar. White wines do not tend to go bad any
> faster than reds, and do not need to be stored at a different
> temperature. You just need to cool them for serving.
>
> Best wishes
>
> Steve
>
> On Sat, 3 Sep 2005 17:09:08 -0700, "Steve Dannenbaum"
> > wrote:
>
>>I'm the OP and the reason I think I need a cooler is that I live in
>>Arizona
>>which is about 3 miles from the sun!
>>
>>It gets really hot here and I entertain a couple-three times a week.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>"Steve Slatcher" > wrote in message
. ..
>>> 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..
>>> --
>>> Steve Slatcher
>>> http://pobox.com/~steve.slatcher
>>
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> Steve Slatcher
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