Temperature And Aging

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Issue: September 15, 1998

September 15, 1998 Temperature And Aging By Alexander J. Pandell As even the casual wine drinker knows, it's universally recommended that wine be stored in a cool environment. In fact, most experts recommend 55° F as the ideal temperature for storing and aging wine.

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