Caring for
Your Wine
There is always a risk of wine spoiling in barrels, carboys, demijohns and even gallons. Wine in a soundly corked bottle is less likely to go bad.
When you get home with the wine you bottled at Corks Winery
After the wine has been bottled, it should be left standing upright in the boxes for at least 5 to 7 days after which the bottle must be put on their sides. This procedure keeps the cork from drying out and shrinking thereby letting air into the bottle and spoiling your wine.
Key Things to Consider
Keep It Cool & Consistent
Store your wine in a moderately humid space with a steady temperature between 60–65°F. Avoid big or sudden changes — wine likes stability.
Drink When You’re Ready
Enjoy your wine when you think it’s at its best. Just remember — young wines tend to be fruity, light, and less defined in character.
When to Enjoy Your Wine
Serving Wine the Right Way
Bring all wines to their ideal temperature slowly and gently — sudden changes can dull the flavor.
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White Wines: Serve chilled, but not ice-cold. A good guideline is the temperature of ice water. This brings out the wine’s full aroma and flavor without muting it.
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Red Wines: Serve at room temperature, around 65°F (18°C), for the best taste and bouquet.
When Serving Multiple Wines:
Follow this order to keep flavors balanced:
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Light before full-bodied
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Dry before sweet
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Young before aged
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Dry white before red
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Fine Wine Making
is Our Passion!
Come in and find out just how passionate about fine wine crafting and why. A quick talk with Doug or his staff will quickly show you just how much we love what we do.