Choose a type of grape. As with any plant, certain types of grapes grow better in different areas and offer up different flavors and appearances. There are three general types of grapes: American, European, and Muscadine grapes. American grapes grow best in warm, sunny climates like that of central California.
Before Opening. 1  1. Keep it in the dark. Store all wines away from light, especially direct sunlight and fluorescent fixtures. 2  2. Store corked wine bottles on their sides. If they are stored upright for a long amount of time, the corks will dry out, and air will eventually get to the wine, spoiling it. 3  3. Keep the temperature constant. For extended aging of wine (over 1 year), refrigeration is a must in most parts of the world; even a below-ground cellar is not cool enough. Wine storage temperature should not go over 75ËF (24Â°C), for longer than brief spans of time. At 75Â°F, wine begins to oxidize.
by coolerman on. The best temperature for storing all wines â reds, whites, champagnes, and ports â is around 55 degrees (F). For long-term storage â 6 months or more-you really want to stay around this temperature.For short-term storage, the temperature doesnât matter as much.any casual wine drinkers are aware of the problems with heat in wine storage, and some may opt to store their wine in the kitchen fridge. However, this is not a good practice, for a number of reasons. First, the temperature is actually too cold, and if left there long-term, can actually âflattenâ the taste of the wine.