Viking VCWB300RSS Brief
Wine booklet - the fine art of aging
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Summary of Contents for Viking VCWB300RSS
- Page 1 ® A Brief Introduction To Wine Storage...
- Page 2 The right conditions are essential for keeping your wine stored properly, and it is especially important when storing fine wine. Fortunately, Viking wine cellars offer more effective climate control solutions. Just as enjoying wine is a multi-sensory experience (involving taste, smell, color and feel), there are multiple aspects involved in storing wine.
- Page 3 Wine exposed to these conditions will expand and contract at different rates and temperatures, which can shorten the life of your wine. Viking wine cellars offer precise temperature control for optimum storage.
- Page 4 Any air that enters the bottle will react be avoided. chemically with the wine and, in turn, age the Exclusive TriTemp storage system ™ in Viking wine cellars preserves different types of wine at optimal serving temperatures.
- Page 5 Humidity The second factor in achieving optimum storage involves the humidity level at which wine is stored. Having an appropriate amount of humidity is critical to preventing the corks from drying out. Dry corks cause oxidation by allowing wine to leak through and around the cork, and enabling air to enter the bottle.
- Page 6 Many wineries use bottles with colored glass to help protect the wine from these harmful elements. A Viking wine cellar with low-intensity light and ultraviolet-resistant glass will help preserve the quality of your wines.
- Page 7 Should I have a Viking wine cellar? There are many reasons for owning a wine Another advantage provided by a good cellar. A wine cellar will control the four main storage system is that the temperature at which factors for storing and aging wine successfully.
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Page 8: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Q – Is it okay to store champagne in the refrigerator? Q – What type of wine should be cellared? A – Only for a period of up to 24 hours. A – Every wine will benefit from proper The temperatures are too cold and dry, storage conditions. - Page 9 Q – How long should wine be cellared? will usually improve with some age. Most A – The evolution of a wine is fascinating very fine Cabernet Sauvignons, Bordeaux, and complex. Generalizations regarding Syrahs, Burgundys, Barolos, and Riojas the time needed for a particular wine are made with the expectation that they varietal to reach its peak of development will be allowed to age in order to reach...
- Page 10 Included here is a table of recommended Q – What temperatures are best for serving wine? serving temperatures. Since it is seldom A – The temperature at which a wine is served possible to monitor or control a wine’s has a significant effect on its taste. The temperature during a meal, we suggest appropriate temperature allows a good wine serving it at a temperature somewhat cooler...
- Page 11 Notes...
- Page 12 We at Viking have a genuine desire to enhance your enjoyment of food and wine in a meaningful way. By enabling the proper care and service of wine, we hope we are achieving this for you, and that you will continue to join us in the Viking Experience.
- Page 13 ® V i k i n g R a n g e C o r p o r a t i o n 1 1 1 F r o n t S t r e e t Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA ( 6 6 2 ) 4 5 5 - 1 2 0 0 F o r p r o d u c t i n f o r m a t i o n , c a l l 1 - 8 8 8 - V I K I N G 1 ( 8 4 5 - 4 6 4 1 ) ,...