The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test track. A tire graded 200 would last twice as long on the government test course under specified test conditions as one graded 100.
Most wine racks are designed to allow a wine to be stored on its side. The thinking behind this orientation is that the cork is more likely to stay moist and not dry out if it is kept in constant contact with the wine. Some wineries package their wines upside down in the box for much the same reason.
Storing Open Red Wine. Itâs rare that I canât polish off an open bottle of wine. The thought of abandoning the delicious nectar of gods and letting it go to waste is a tragedy beyond compare. Unfortunately, sometimes Iâm left with no choice and must store my wine for later. Pinot Noir is one of the most sensitive red wines when exposed to air. 2  Old wine over 8-10 years â Once we drank a 10 year old pinot noir that went bad in 4 hours! 3  PS Shame on you for not finishing a 10 year old bottle! 4  Organic wine or sulfite-free wine are typically more fragile.