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Default Storing Good Quality Wine

On Mar 31, 8:38 pm, "Gary Childress" > wrote:
> On Mar 31, 6:57 pm, Joseph Coulter > wrote:
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> > Gary Childress wrote:
> > > Another question I have regards storing wine. Are there tricks or
> > > tips to storing good wine? I've noticed several references to the
> > > proper storage of wine in this news group. I live in hot damp florida
> > > and am wondering if I should store wines in the garage or in the main
> > > part of the house or what?

>
> > > Thanks for any tips.

>
> > Coolest room of house even for short duration. Garage will cook your
> > wine in a day. For serious, long term, storage issues get a wine storage
> > unit, but for day to day watch for temp fluctuation and direct exposure
> > to high temps and strong light.

>
> That won't be easy to do. What about small wine coolers like a person
> can buy at Sears? They have one that stores 32 bottles for a bit over
> $200. I'm wondering if it would be a good idea to have one if I
> decide to keep a bottle for an extended period of time?


Duh! I just reread your post! A wine storage cabinet may be in my
future. :0)