Wine storage,Okay, so does it make a difference if you stand a bottle up or lay it on its side for wine storage?
Please explain, thanks 
Standing a bottle of wine up vs. on its side??
August 10th, 2010 · 10 Comments · Wine Storage Racks
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Misty Eyes // Aug 10, 2010 at 8:01 pm
Oxygen is the worst enemy to the actual wine inside the bottle. The bottles are sealed from the oxygen with pliable, expansive cork. If the cork dries out, it will shrink and possibly let oxygen enter the bottle and oxidize the wine.
Storing the wine on its side will keep the cork moist and maintain the air tight seal for a good deal of time. For extreme periods of time, a humidity controlled environment will be needed to keep the cork from drying out.
alanc_59 // Aug 10, 2010 at 8:01 pm
traditionally, wines are stored sideways to "keep the corks wet". If you plan on keeping your wine for more than a few months, this is a good idea. less than that, and it really doesn’t matter.
When i find an inexpensive red wine that i like, I buy some and store it for a year or two…it always gets a little better…aging whites does not seem to make much difference, but i am no expert.
Happy tippling
Midnight // Aug 10, 2010 at 8:01 pm
On it’s side is best for wine storage as it keeps the cork moist.
James B // Aug 10, 2010 at 8:01 pm
i admit it i know nothing about wine. i will go with the others, but i have one question…why then, do they make the bottom flat and the side of the bottle round?
madrom // Aug 10, 2010 at 8:01 pm
Absolutely store it on its side. Have you ever seen a wine cellar w/ upright bottles?
dankman38 // Aug 10, 2010 at 8:01 pm
Yes, it will keep the cork moist making it easier to remove.
rockjv // Aug 10, 2010 at 8:01 pm
For the most part wines that are made nowadays are usually ready to drink as is except for some expensive Bordeaux’s(Before anyone argues yes some wines will benefit from laying down for a while but gone are the days of having to store everything-Let your local store cellar it and you purchase it when you want to drink it)
The main things you have to consider if you are going to start a collection is where and how you will store it. The main things you want to look for in a room (it does not have to be a cellar) is somewhere cool, where there is not a major fluctuation in temperature (this is actually what kills a lot of wine)
and there are few if any vibrations. Lay your wine down on its side (old boxes are best since they are already made to fit the wines) and when you think you are going to be enjoying one stand it up for a couple of days and then drink it.
Hope this helps!
Lisa H // Aug 10, 2010 at 8:01 pm
keeps the cork wet. if the cork drys out, oxygen can get inside the bottle and will cause the wine to break down and become bad.
Billabonggg // Aug 10, 2010 at 8:01 pm
make sure you store a bottle of wine on its side! It keeps the cork wet and expanded. If you store it up it, air gets in.
PeteG06 // Aug 10, 2010 at 8:01 pm
simple answer my friend is that if has a cork closure then it should be stored on its side with a slight tilt towards the neck of the bottle and if it has a stelvin(screwcap) you can store it upright. But as most wine racks or cellars lay them down i would be inclined to store them on their side.