Storing wine

If you have chosen your wine carefully, you need to look after it if it is going to taste as good as you expect. Whether you tend to keep only a few bottles for special occasions, or if you have a large collection, there are basic principles that you need to follow. In this chapter we cover: how to work out which storage option best suits your needs; how to work with a budget; how to provide ideal conditions for your wine; and how to work out how long wine takes to mature.

For those with a large collection, we explain the options for managing your wine, including the latest in software technology. We also explain how to avoid damage to your wine in the event of an emergency, such as flooding.