Hoover HWCB 15 UKBM User Manual page 16

from being served slightly cooler than full-bodied reds.
temperature inside of your Wine Cooler. Or leave it to warm slightly when
you remove it from your Wine Cooler.
o Temperature stability is the most important factor when it comes to
storing wine.
can all cause wine to spoil. When properly stored, wines not only
maintain their quality but many will actually improve in aroma, flavour
and complexity as they mature.
o Wines kept at a higher temperature will age faster. Wine that is exposed
to temperatures that are greater than 21°C (70°F) will suffer from poorer
o If wine is kept at too low a temperature, this can result in the
development of harmful deposits. A humidity of 70% is ideal for keeping
corks from shrinking.
o After a bottle of wine has been opened, the wine comes into contact
with air. So it is best to store the remainder of the bottle upright, to
minimize the surface area of the wine that is coming into contact with
the air.
o Once opened, wine will remain in a drinkable condition for two days for
delicate whites or three days for rich reds, as long as the bottle as been
stopper.
o Special stoppers that keep wine sparkling and Champagne bubbling for
one or two days after opening, can be bought at most good wine shops.
o When stored correctly, white wines can keep well for up to two years. Full
bodied reds will age well for ten years and dessert wines will age well for
up to twenty years.
o When you buy a bottle of wine, you should transfer it to a suitable storage
location immediately (if you are not going to store it in your Wine Cooler).
o Cheaper bottles of wine will not age as well as more expensive ones.
than half a glass at a time. It will also help if the shape of your wine glass
is appropriate for your wine. The size and shape of your wine glass's bowl
will determine the intensity and complexity of the bouquet. The stem
should be long enough to allow you to avoid hand contact with the
bowl of the glass and should be tulip-shaped or tapered at the top.