Baumatic BW300SS Instruction Manual page 13

** Chardonnay is often served too cold. You should chill it at a warmer
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.
o Exposure to light, vibrations or fluctuations in temperature and
humidity 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 flavour and aroma.
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 resealed. You should make sure that the seal
is firm by checking the 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.
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