Definition of scallop. 1  1a : any of numerous marine bivalve lamellibranch mollusks (family Pectinidae) that have a radially ribbed shell with the edge undulated and that swim by opening and closing the valvesb : the adductor muscle of a scallop as an article of food.
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.
Forty-five to 50 degrees Fahrenheit is good for whites, so they should be stored in the cooler sections of your cellar. Usually this will be lower shelves or racks, or a spot close to the cool air exhaust of the cooling unit. You can read more about the chemistry of aging wine in the education center.