Why is there nowhere to store wine in the bedroom?

There are several options for finding an ideal place to store your wine, one is to create an air-conditioned cellar, but this can be a huge investment; The second is to buy a dedicated wine storage cabinet, but Hong Kong has a crowded living environment, and many families do not have a place to put it. Since neither of these methods is feasible, and the average person usually stores wine for a short period of time, and the quantity is small, in this case, the only suitable place is the bedroom, because the air conditioning is often turned on at night, the temperature is not too high, and the bedroom does not have too much direct sunlight, which meets one of the two major requirements of wine storage. In addition, it is best to use a single case to put all the wine in it, which will reduce temperature variations, avoid more movement, and reduce oscillation.

At the right temperature, the grapes will react more slowly, more smoothly and longer. Strictly speaking, wine is also a chemical and will have a chemical reaction, the higher the temperature, the faster the chemical reaction, and the more rapid the aging process. Therefore, the temperature of the place where the wine is stored can be adjusted within a reasonable range depending on how long it will be consumed.

For example, if it will be consumed for a short period of time, the temperature of the place where the wine is stored can be slightly higher, and if it will be consumed later, the storage temperature can be slightly lower.

In terms of color, wine can be divided into red wine, white wine, rose wine, rosé wine, champagne sparkling wine, etc. The first step is to "discriminate" the wine before storing it. For still wines that are sealed with cork, such as dry red, dry white and sweet white wines, it is best to store them with the bottle facing up at 45° or directly horizontally, so that the wine can maintain "close contact" with the cork, because the cork will be in a puffed state after contact with the wine, which can make the bottle more closed and block the invasion of air.

At the same time, these "disappearing pores" can cause the aroma of the cork to blend with the aroma of the red wine during the long storage years, and the subtle changes can make the wine more fragrant and richer when opened.

Wines with screw cap closures, which are popular in New World countries, also need to be stored upright, as screw caps do not have tiny gaps that allow air to penetrate like cork, so they do not need to be placed horizontally. Champagne and other types of sparkling wines are also sealed with corks, but they are not suitable for storing them horizontally. The air pressure in the bottle of champagne and sparkling wine can reach 6 8 atmospheres, and the carbon dioxide in it has allowed the cork to reach enough humidity to prevent oxygen from entering the bottle.

So it doesn't need to be laid flat like other wines. If they are placed horizontally, the wine will soak through the cork, reducing the elasticity of the cork, allowing outside oxygen to sneak into the bottle through the tiny gaps, accelerating the oxidation process of the wine. Therefore, when storing champagne and various sparkling wines, it is not necessary to lay them horizontally, but to stand them upright.

In addition to the need to "differentiate" the placement, it is also necessary to "differentiate" the temperature of the storage of light white wine 8 10 degrees, and the temperature of full-bodied white wine should not be too low, 12 13 degrees. Light red wines are slightly cooled to 10 to 13 degrees, and full-bodied red wines are fine at room temperature, 15 to 18 degrees. Storing too much temperature can cause the wine to age too quickly, and at 30 years, the wine can age up to 50 times faster.

As a result, many good wines with aging value will be "cooked", which will cause the wine to lose its richness and value. Of course, the temperature of the wine should not be too low, as the temperature may freeze when the temperature is below freezing. Once the wine is frozen, it will also age faster.

When the wine is frozen and returns to normal temperature, there will be lumpy sediment in the wine, which is not the tartaric acid precipitation that can only be precipitated in the aged wine, but the tannins, pigments and some tartaric acid in the wine are forced to be discharged due to physical reasons, thus condensing and forming a precipitation. This sediment can have a significant impact on the wine's ageing potential and taste. Therefore, it is important to store alcohol at home not only to avoid overheating, but also to avoid overheating.

You can try these.

1.Clarify the purpose of the collection.

Everyone has a variety of reasons to collect wine. For example, if you have several bottles of good wine in your house, you don't have to rack your brains to prepare a wine list when you are hosting friends and family, and you don't have to leave everyone behind and run out to buy wine when you are short of wine. In addition, newer vintage wines are generally less expensive compared to older vintage wines.

After you collect it for a while, you will find that you can drink good old wine without spending too much money. However, many local tyrants will put the wine they bought in the basement and leave them behind. While this is also a way to collect wine, the value of wine is not revealed.

So, savvy wine collector, you must know why you should collect this bottle of wine.

2.Dominate your own taste.

Buying wine is like buying art, and you should follow the "three-word rule": look at the mood. So, buy what you love.

The wine that deserves your collection must be the one you really love to drink. As for the appreciation potential, it should also be considered. But to be clear:

Wine doesn't make a quick profit like **, and no one can guarantee how much your wine will rise in and when. I like it well, even if I can't make money from it, I won't lose anything if I drink it.

3.Taste before you buy.

Buying wine is not like buying fruit, you can taste a little bit and then buy it. But before you stock up on a case of wine, try a bottle. It's worth mentioning that it's not a good idea to stock up on too much wine, as it's a collection based on your personal tastes.

4.Consider the issue of storage.

There's nothing wrong with storing fine wine in a tall wine rack, but it's a big mistake if you put this wine rack in the kitchen. Many people put the wine rack in the most conspicuous place in the kitchen for the purpose of showing off, but they don't know that too high temperature and humidity can ruin the wine. As a sincere wine collector, you should at least buy a temperature-controlled wine cabinet to store your wines, and the foolproof thing to do is to insure them so that you can reduce the losses caused by power outages and wine spoilage.

5.Find a trusted seller.

There are many ways to get good wine, and the ideal way is to buy it directly from a trusted wine merchant or winery. As an entry-level wine collector, it is best to go to the auction and spend ** to buy wine for collection. Of course, it is not advisable to be greedy for small gains.

6.A wine worth collecting.

Now that you've got the preparations, it's time to start with the wines. There are more awards. Higher ratings.

None of this is unavoidable. The suggestion is to start with well-known regions that are easily overlooked by experts. California & Oregon, Loire Valley, Provence, Rioja