Although not the most exciting topic in wine exploration, how you store, handle and serve wine can significantly impact the aromas and flavors of that wine. Don’t drop the ball on this one!
Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage covers a lot of ground but Uncorked Explorers know that there are key elements here that will significantly enhance your wine experience. We’re breaking this topic down into the three categories below. We have a video and a reference sheet for each one.
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Handling and Storage Before Serving
Wine reacts to its environment and prefers a particular type of environment to maintain its pleasant character. Join us for a video tour through the key elements that will keep your wine at its best.
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Serving Wine
There is both an art and a science to serving wine. A few simple things, like serving temperature and appropriate glassware, will make the experience more enjoyable. The art of serving becomes more a matter of tradition and personal taste. We’ll explore both in this video.
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Storage After Opening
Regardless of the container the wine came in, it is often the case that the entire amount of wine won’t be consumed after it is first opened. Here, we’ll cover storage and handling after opening for bottles and other wine containers.