Whether in a bar or at a banquet, red wine is gradually being respected and recognized by people as a supreme product for appreciation and evaluation. What red wine means is a state of life. It is really the most wonderful romantic moment to be able to sit down and savor the wine in the cup without any distractions, and to feel the purest life from nature in the cup both mentally and physically at the same time. Appreciating red wine must of course be based on sensibility. Every sip of wine, every gaze, and every ear needs to be fully integrated. Red wine will bring people endless fun and enjoyment. In the wine storage rooms of wine connoisseurs and fashionistas, there are often some red wines that the owners have collected for many years. These old or good-vintage wines are the owner's favorites and are also a symbol of the owner's taste and personality. When tasting a cherished red wine with three or two close friends, the refreshing fragrance is like the lingering sound of the piccolo at the climax of Beethoven's symphony. The unique wine quality becomes more mellow and flawless as time goes by. That kind of delicacy and elegance is no longer just a glass of wine, but a culture and a fashionable taste of life. The luckiest people are those who have a relationship with wine. "Liu Ling was born, named after wine." The wine of the ancients was the sword energy and moonlight, but the wine of today's people is the wind and moon in the sky. People often ask, why should we drink red wine? For popularity? grade? healthy? Or life? Are other alcoholic beverages not enough? Let’s listen to what professional wine tasters say: Due to differences in variety, soil, winemaking technology, climate and other factors, red wines produced in various origins have their own unique flavors, which bring to everyone’s vision, smell and taste. The feelings are all different. Excluding the pursuit of high-priced wine just to express status or show off, there are three reasons why the prices of good vintage wines from some famous wineries or wineries are higher: First, the good flavor and taste produced by these wines have been produced for hundreds of years. People have different preferences; secondly, according to the principles of economics, one bottle of wine brewed in the same year will be drunk less, and when the supply is less than the demand, the price will naturally rise; thirdly, these expensive and good wines usually need to be stored for a long time to mature. , as time goes by, the transformation becomes more and more perfect, and the price becomes more and more expensive. Some experts or people with long-term wine tasting experience can indeed tell the year from the color of the wine, smell the grape variety from the aroma, detect the ripeness of the grapes from the taste, and can use very appropriate adjectives to describe the taste and texture. The whole wine tasting process is like playing with a rare treasure, pondering over and over again. Drinking red wine is more about savoring a touch of romance, reliving a long-lasting feeling, and reviewing romantic stories that have been soaked in red wine for centuries: Whenever a special day comes, he is handsome and considerate. Gentlemen always bring a bottle of wine and a bouquet of flowers to their long-cherished lover, and then the two of them enjoy the wine and fall in love in the warmth of the flowers and the moon. Therefore, some wine labels are even specially designed. for a red heart. This kind of romance makes the beautiful red wine even more poetic and picturesque. Red wine is a living work of art. It is magical because it is full of fresh life juice, contains profound historical connotations, and extends the noble cultural accumulation. Sipping red wine, feeling joy, and being immersed in mystery are naturally wonderful artistic conceptions that are rare in life. When you pick up the curved, crystal clear tulip-shaped cup and play with it carefully, gently sway it, listen to the sweet sound of the ice cubes colliding with the cup body, and watch the rose-colored wine juice slowly flow down the wall of the cup. , how peaceful, tranquil, harmonious and elegant your heart is when it reveals the charming luster of gelatin. As the wine glass swirls, the aroma of the wine rises. You hold your breath and lean in, relax your lungs and take a deep breath of the light fragrance. Smell it carefully again and again, and you can't bear to let it go down your throat for a long time. Then you gently sip a small sip and hold it in your mouth. In your mouth, let the delicate and smooth nectar sway between your lips, teeth and tongue. The fragrance that pervades your mouth leaves a lingering lingering taste in your mouth, making people lower their heads and ponder over it. At this moment, your thoughts and feelings will slowly float up and swim wherever you want to go - you will feel that wine is a romantic poem, burning gently in your life. That’s the joy of wine tasting! Nowadays, many people actually don’t understand red wine. Most people drink ordinary red wine with Sprite and lemon, and they shake the wine cup one cup at a time to compare the amount of wine they drink. People who really understand wine believe that "drink less, but better" is an immortal proverb for drinking red wine. Because red wine is a perfect combination of nature and time, it requires enough patience from the drinker. Although Western food and red wine are imported products, they have been passed down from generation to generation and have a commendable tradition.

Tasting red wine is actually a good way to slow down the pace of life. From the aperitif to the dinner wine and dessert, there is a process, just like the flowers blooming and falling, they are born in an orderly manner. Indeed, when there are pianos dedicated to playing jazz and beautiful singers singing for you, and comfortable seats hug your tired body, why not give yourself a break and let the fragrance in the cup bring you a vineyard. What about the beauty? If you were asked to taste a red wine that was as old as you, you would not be so careless. The elegance and preciousness of red wine lies in the fact that it represents condensed time. What is held in the glass is the labor of people decades ago. At that moment, it is inevitable to be a little moved. If a good friend brings you a bottle of very old red wine that he has treasured for many years and is reluctant to touch, the thoughtfulness is enough to make you drunk. The grape varieties used to make most modern wines are thought to have appeared in the Caucasus, in what is now Armenia and Georgia, as early as 7500 BC. In ancient times, almost all countries along the Mediterranean grew grapes that could be used to make wine. The murals in the Egyptian Pharaoh's tomb from 2000 BC describe in detail every step of wine making in ancient Egypt. Wine was an integral part of the culture of ancient Greece and Rome. Vineyards in France's Loire Valley appeared one after another in the 4th and 5th centuries, and today France has become the most prestigious wine producing area. Over the centuries, the French have brought the exquisite craftsmanship of winemaking into the realm of art, and have made many wine regions in the country world-famous for the production of fine wines. This is not only because of the superb level of winemaking by the French, but also because France has unique climate and soil conditions, which allow it to produce a variety of grape varieties, thereby producing a series of world-famous red and white wines, champagne, and cognac. The world-famous delicacy has intoxicated many drinkers. The weather in France is cooler, so the ripening period of grape planting is longer, and the grapes can get more and rich flavors. French wine is elegant, noble and complex, but not everyone knows how to appreciate it. In and around Bordeaux, there are a number of estates specializing in winemaking, often called "chateaus" or "chateaus." In such estates, the castle is often located among endless vineyards. Although the main buildings have different styles, they are basically based on the architectural styles of the Renaissance and the 17th to 18th centuries. Bordeaux wine is famous for its smoothness and mellowness. The wine is deep purple and bright in color. The wine is fragrant and has a strong and tangy aroma. The wine is natural and pure. It is known as the "Queen of French Wine". The climate and geographical conditions of the Bordeaux production area are unique: it faces the Atlantic Ocean, has a mild climate, diverse soil forms, and the Gironde River flowing through it. Grapevines grow best here. The Bordeaux region is the largest producer of fine wine in the world. It can produce almost all types of wine: red wine with a rich aroma, spicy or sweet white wine, and rosé wine, etc., ranging from high-end We have everything from fine wines to simple table wines. The wine-making process is serious and rigorous: the first step is the so-called destemming, which means removing the grape berries from the comb-shaped stems. Because the branches and stems contain a lot of tannins, they can create an unpleasant taste in the wine. The next step is to press the fruit pieces. To make red wine, the process of grape must fermentation is absolutely necessary. The red pigment contained in caustic acid is released during this time. Next comes juicing and fermentation. After pressing the juice, the raw material for winemaking - grape juice, can be obtained. With the wine juice, good wine can be brewed. Wine is a product obtained through fermentation. It can be seen that fermentation plays an extremely important role in the wine-making process. Fermentation is a chemical process that works through yeast. After this chemical reaction, the sugar contained in the grapes will gradually convert into alcohol and carbon dioxide. Therefore, during fermentation, there is less and less sugar and more and more alcohol. Through the slow fermentation process, wines with aromatic and delicate flavors can be produced. Although this has been accomplished, the winemaker's work is still not done. About 3 weeks after fermentation, new wine must undergo its first sedimentation and barrel change. The second precipitation takes 4 to 6 weeks. After the wine has been stored in barrels for 3 to 9 months or even longer, it is ready for bottling. The wine bottle is sealed with a cork, allowing the wine to wait quietly in the sealed space for the romantic moment.

What should I drink tonight? There is a way that may help everyone make a decision: try to conceive of a good night as a play. What kind of night will this be? The characters, scenes, lighting, props, soundtrack, plot and food on the table are all organized, and you will know what bottle of wine should be placed on the stage. A. Quiet and elegant atmosphere. The indoor light should not be too strong, there should be no noise, including strong music and sounds, the air should be fresh, and the walls should be in light colors that create a relaxing atmosphere. At the same time, wine tasting should be carried out in a state where the stomach is relatively empty, the senses are sensitive, and the spirit and mood are good. B Tablecloth Selection Red wine will have different hues depending on its origin and age, such as violet, ruby ??red, etc. In order to make their respective beautiful and pure colors appear, the choice of tablecloth is not random. Dark tablecloths will affect the perception of the color of the wine, so white or pink tablecloths are appropriate. C Ideal wine temperature Each type of red wine has its ideal drinking temperature. The drinking temperature of red wine is 18℃ to 24℃. Red wine must be drunk at the temperature that best reflects its value, because the temperature when drinking red wine has a great impact on the aroma and taste of the wine. Too low a temperature will suppress the dispersion of aroma and increase the sourness and astringency. ; Too high a temperature will cause the wine to lose its freshness and may produce inappropriate aroma compounds. The most convenient way to lower the temperature of room temperature red wine before drinking is to put the wine bottle in an ice bucket with half ice and half water. After 15 to 20 minutes, the temperature will drop from more than 20 degrees to about 10 degrees. If you want the temperature to drop faster, you can sprinkle a large amount of coarse salt in the ice water, which can bring out the best characteristics of red wine. D Wine tasting utensils Wine glasses are important tools for dining. They have a decisive impact on the overall aesthetics of the table, especially on the drinking pleasure. Therefore, the wine glasses for drinking red wine are very particular. In terms of material, the wine glass used for drinking red wine must be light and transparent enough so that the true color of the wine can be revealed. Skilled drinkers play with wine glasses in a very elegant way. It is also an important way to judge the quality of red wine by appreciating the color of the wine by swirling it around in the glass. Therefore, the wine glass should be made light so that it will not fall when picked up; and thin so that the color of the wine can be clearly seen. The most high-end wine glasses are of course made of crystal glass. This kind of wine glass has very high transparency and a very small refractive index. It is naturally much more advanced than ordinary glasses. In terms of appearance, red wines are usually consumed with a narrow mouth and a wide belly. The narrow mouth is to make the aroma of the wine gather at the mouth of the cup and not easily escape, so that you can fully appreciate the aroma and fruity aroma of the wine. The wide belly is to allow the red wine to fully contact with the air. In the past, the popular wine glasses were small and exquisite styles. Nowadays, the popular ones are the big-bellied glasses, which are more majestic and gorgeous when held in the hand. At the same time, the red wine can hold more in the glass. ground contact space. When tasting red wine, you should hold the stem of the wine glass to avoid touching the body of the glass to increase the temperature. The correct way to pour red wine is to pour about 1/3 of the red wine into the glass. On the one hand, it can achieve the effect of sobering up, and on the other hand, it can avoid the embarrassment of the wine overflowing when shaking the wine glass. E. How to pour wine. There are so many red tapes about red wine on the table. If you don’t particularly need to learn Western table manners, then a corkscrew, adjusting the appropriate wine temperature, and choosing the right cup are enough. However, in order to avoid encountering special circumstances and missing out on good wine, it is safer to know more details. a. Breathe. In order to make the smell of red wine more mellow and the taste smoother when drinking, you can open the bottle in advance and let the wine breathe for a while. Its function is to slightly oxidize the wine and release its aroma when in contact with the air. The breathing time of red wine should generally not exceed 3 hours. For wine that has been aged for many years, it is best to open the bottle before drinking to avoid opening the bottle in advance and dissipating the unique aroma of the aged wine. b. Opening the bottle This is an elegant and skillful action. Generally, the wine should be shown to the guests first, and the origin and year of the wine should be told. The display should allow the guests to intuitively see the label of the wine. The most commonly used corkscrew tools are an auger with a wooden handle, a lever corkscrew and a butterfly corkscrew. When opening the bottle, first use a knife to cut the seal from the convex part of the bottle mouth and remove the upper part. Then align the center and slowly screw the spiral cone into the cork, then fasten the bottle mouth, and then slowly and smoothly pull up the handle to pull out the cork; when the cork is about to leave the bottle mouth, gently remove the cork. Pull it out gently so it doesn't make a loud noise - try to be as quiet as possible throughout the opening process.

Open the bottle and take out the cork, and let the guest see if the cork is damp. If it is damp, it proves that the bottle of wine has been stored in a reasonable way. Otherwise, the bottle of wine is likely to deteriorate due to improper storage. Guests can also smell the cork for any peculiar smell or taste it to further confirm the quality of the wine. After confirming that everything is correct, you can officially pour the wine. c. Pouring skills: When pouring wine, you should first pour wine to the guests starting from the right of the host. Note that ladies and the elderly are given priority. The wine label should be visible to every guest when pouring it. The wine glass is always placed on the guest's right, so the wine is poured from the guest's right. When pouring wine, generally white wine is poured into 2/3 of the capacity of the wine glass, and red wine is poured into 1/3 of the capacity of the wine glass. If the wine is overfilled, it will be difficult to raise the glass, let alone appreciate the color and smell. You should leave a certain space for the aroma of wine gathered at the mouth of the cup so that the aroma of the wine lingers here. F Food Pairings The choice of wine to pair with a certain menu depends on many factors - the wines in the cellar, regional traditions, personal taste, etc. In any case, you should not drink too much red wine with a meal. The order in which you drink red wines will affect your appreciation of their quality. In order to reduce the interference caused by the wine tasted first to the wine tasted later, when arranging the order of wine tasting, it is best to arrange the lighter wine in the front, and try to keep the slightly heavier, sweet and rich wine at the back. So usually white wine will be before red wine, sweet wine will be after dry wine, new vintage wine will be before old wine, and high alcohol wine will be after low alcohol wine. Abroad, there are pre-dinner wines, table wines, and post-dinner wines. For pre-dinner wines, you can prepare some appetizers such as vermouth and cocktails. Table wines vary depending on the dish. Generally, dry red or dry white wine and champagne are used. etc.; for after-dinner drinks, dessert wine, brandy and whiskey are used. The matching of wine and dishes is very particular: sweet white wine goes with dried goose sauce; dry white and semi-dry white wine goes with fish, seafood and white meat, chicken, etc.; red wine goes with red meat, beef, mutton, etc. It can also be simplified to "white wine with white meat, red wine with red meat." This is because the "acid" in white wine can increase the refreshing activity of the taste and, in the case of seafood, has a fishy-removing effect. The "tannins" in red wine soften the fibers and make the meat feel more tender. In this way, the food and wine complement each other, not only appreciating the unique taste of the food but also highlighting the flavor of the wine. Of course, you can also use your personal imagination to create new ways of pairing. Unusual combinations are sometimes very attractive, especially when pairing French wine with dishes from other countries, such as China and Japan. People who advocate a higher quality of life and interest in life are often interested in things that are unfamiliar to ordinary people, because this often requires a higher level of vision and experience. Just like a person who is really addicted to red wine, he will distinguish its color, smell, and even the cup from which he drinks it. The quality of a wine is measured by the age it has been kept. The higher the grade of red wine, the more complex its taste is, so it can only be described by the word fine wine. Different types of red wine have different drinking years. Generally speaking, red wines with high reputation and unique personality need to mature for a long time to appreciate the flavor. Most white wines are meant to taste their fresh fruity flavor, so their drinking period should not be too long. Drink it as early as possible. Some people say: "The difference between wine tasting and drinking lies in thinking." In the West, wine tasting is regarded as an elegant and delicate taste, and appreciating red wine is an elegant act of the leisure class. Wine tasting can be divided into 5 basic steps: looking at the color, shaking, smelling the wine, tasting and aftertaste. As long as you have a keen sense and spirituality, and spend the corresponding patience and time, you will surely appreciate the mystery and leisurely nature. A View Tasting red wine starts with the eyes, because the appearance of red wine is an important indicator of its health, quality characteristics and storage capacity. First, check the wine bottle packaging to see if the international bar code on the label on the back of the bottle begins with 3. The French international code is 3, and see if there is a Chinese logo on the label on the back of the bottle. Open the bottle and see if the text on the wooden stopper is Like the text on the wine bottle label, in France, wine bottles and wine stoppers are exclusive. When drinking red wine, the wine label is equivalent to the wine’s ID card. The wine label usually includes information such as the name of the winery, the name of the wine, the variety of the wine, the capacity of the wine, the alcohol content, the country of production, the year it was grown, and where it was bottled.

For experienced customers, this information is very important. For example, through the growth year of the grapes, you can know whether the growth process is perfect, and you can also decide whether it is better to drink it immediately or need to store it for a few more years. There are also distinctive patterns on wine labels. In the past, this was mostly the logo of the winery, or even the aristocratic logo passed down, the royal logo, or the landscape and buildings of the winery, all of which have unique charm. In addition, since every year's wine is stamped with the year, many wine drinkers keep the particularly beautiful vintage wine labels for aftertaste or even to show off to friends. Gradually, collecting wine labels has become a popular hobby among wine drinkers. After inspecting the appearance, you can gently remove the cork, being careful not to shake the bottle, and pour a small amount of red wine into a clear and transparent tulip-shaped wine glass until it is about 5 cm away from the base of the glass. Under bright light, hold the stem or bottom of the glass, tilt it 45 degrees, and face the white background to observe the appearance and color of the wine. The appearance of red wine is evaluated based on factors such as color, clarity, concentration, and luster. For good-quality red wine, its clarity, translucence and luster are the first impression given by people, and they are also the basic qualities of good wine. The color of young wine is clear and distinct, while the color of old wine is slightly yellowish brown. Tilt the wine glass 45 degrees to observe. At this time, there is a layer of water at the junction between the wine and the glass wall. The wider it is, the higher the alcohol content of the wine. Different colors can appear at the junction between the water body and the wine body, thus showing the age of the wine. Blue and lavender are equal to 3 to 5 years of wine age; red brick color is equal to 5 to 6 years; amber is equal to 8 to 10 years; orange color indicates that it has expired. Under most normal circumstances, the color of dry red wine is bright red, which means that the wine is very young, usually between 1 and 4 years old; the color of dry red wine is purple, which means that the wine has reached middle age, about 4 years old. to 8 years old; when the color of dry red wine turns brown, it means that the wine has reached its prime or old age, usually above 9 or 10 years old. Different wine-making procedures and different wine-making styles have different effects on the color changes of wine. B Shake: Hold the bottom of the wine glass and shake the wine in the glass continuously to make the wine hang on the wall of the glass. Shaking will release the esters, ethers and acetaldehyde in the wine, allowing oxygen to fully integrate with the red wine, maximizing the release of the unique aroma of the red wine, allowing tasters to judge the quality and characteristics of the wine based on the aroma of the wine. . Look at the horizontal direction from the side of the wine glass, shake the wine glass, and watch the speed of the wine flowing down evenly from the wall of the glass. The thicker the wine and the slower it flows, the better the quality of the wine. C Smell: The nose is the most sensitive organ when we taste wine. In fact, the breath smelled through the nose is closely related to the taste tasted through the mouth, and the sensation in the mouth will confirm the experience of nose smelling. When you smell the wine without shaking it, the smell you perceive is the "first smell" of the wine, also called the "front aroma". Before smelling the wine, it is best to take a breath of fresh outdoor air, then hold the cup firmly by its base, tilt the cup 45 degrees, and put the tip of your nose into the cup to smell the original smell of the wine. At this moment, the delicate, pleasant, elegant and rich aroma will hit your nostrils. Take a few short sniffs instead of long, deep breaths, as your sense of smell can easily become blunted, especially when you are trying several lighter red wines. Ask yourself if you like the smell, is it light? Is it fresh? Is it sour or sweet? Rich or sweet? Is it strong or graceful? After rotating and shaking the wine glass, quickly smell the smell released from the wine. This is the "second smell" of the wine, also called the "after aroma". Remember, the smell of a red wine, like its color, reflects the variety of the wine and the maturity of the wine itself, partly due to the production method. New wine releases the unique “aromas” of the grapes it was made from. "Fragrance" traditionally refers to the smell people smell from light red wine, while the term "mellow aroma" is usually used for Tibetan red wine. For Tibetan red wine, its aroma is long-lasting and rich, with floral, fruity, earthy, oaky, fur, barbecue and many other flavors. D Tasting Do not eat sweet food before tasting red wine, otherwise it will taste sour, bitter, and astringent. To most people, wine tasting means taking a sip of wine and gulping it down quickly, but that’s not wine tasting. Wine tasting is something you do with your taste buds. Remember, let the wine cover the sides of your mouth, the sides of your tongue, the back of your tongue, the tip of your tongue, and extend to the bottom of your throat. Taste buds on the tongue can distinguish four basic tastes: sweet, salty, sour, and bitter. The tip of the tongue tastes sweet, the sides of the tongue taste salty, the sides of the upper tongue taste sour, and the base of the tongue tastes bitter.

Simply put, a good wine should have the following characteristics: the aroma should be moderate in intensity, rich and complex enough; the wine should also be rich and complex in flavor; the aftertaste should be long enough; and the wine and oak flavors should be balanced. The above four points are the basic conditions for good wine, and each one is indispensable. Take a small sip of the wine and place it in the front of your mouth. Let your tongue and related parts warm the wine, allowing the various aromas to slowly escape, gradually entering a better state. Usually, you will feel the following flavors blending with each other: sweet but not sweet wine is called "dry". Wine that stops fermentation early will leave some natural sugar. If the sugar is clearly felt on the tongue, it is a slightly sweet to very sweet wine; sour wine can be It can be felt on both sides of the tongue and the palate; astringent taste, red wine has the highest tannin content and a strong dry feeling; alcoholic taste, when the wine flows into the throat, a warm feeling will fill the air. The more alcohol, the greater the warmth. What you taste is the stimulation of the mouth and the texture of the mouth. Different wines have different brewing methods, some are smooth, some are strong, some are charming... It is true that wine is like people, and people are like wine. The taste can only be appreciated by tasting it carefully. E Aftertaste At this moment, the taster can quietly appreciate the wonderful aroma, taste and characteristics of the wine: harmonious, mellow, sweet, delicate, full, lasting, pure... A truly good wine is flawless and unforgettable. Is the wine light, medium-bodied, or rich? Is red wine too tannic or too astringent? Is it enjoyable? How long does the aftertaste last? The most important thing is do you like this bottle of wine? The feeling you get after tasting fine wine is wonderful and warm. A fine red wine is like a symphony of perfect harmony, with every note and tone clearly audible. Good red wine is indeed a glorious art treasure in the wine world. In order to fully appreciate the flavors contained in red wine, regardless of its purchase price, it should be stored in an appropriate environment before drinking. If you only collect a small amount, just be careful to avoid light and heat. Currently, there are electronic wine cabinets on the market, which have functions such as constant temperature and constant humidity. Putting red wine with exquisite and beautiful bottles becomes a charming scenery in home decoration. If you like to collect a large amount of red wine, you should have a wine cellar with constant temperature and humidity. Traditional wine cellars are mainly built with wood because wood is a natural material and can last for more than a hundred years. The wine cellar cannot be built against the wall. It should be 3 to 4 centimeters away from the wall of the original room so that it will not be easily affected by the outside temperature and humidity, causing the red wine to oxidize and deteriorate. The following provides the best conditions for storing wine, so that those who are interested can properly preserve their favorite wine. A. Temperature: Wine cannot be placed in a place that is too cold. If it is too cold, the wine will grow slowly. It will stay in a frozen state and will not continue to evolve. This will lose the meaning of storing wine. If it is too hot, the wine will mature too quickly and not be rich and delicate enough, causing the red wine to be over-oxidized and even deteriorate, because the delicate and complex wine flavor takes a long time to develop. The most important thing is that the temperature of the wine cellar needs to be stable for a long time, preferably between 11℃ and 14℃. B Humidity The ideal humidity is maintained between 70% and 80%. If it is too dry, a tray of wet sand can be placed to adjust. The humidity in the wine cellar cannot be too low, because insufficient humidity will cause the cork to lose its elasticity and prevent it from sealing the bottle tightly. The shrinkage of the cork will cause the intrusion of outside air, which will change the quality of the wine and cause the wine to evaporate through the cork, resulting in the so-called "empty bottle" phenomenon. Even if the wine does not go bad, the dry cork will easily break when opening the bottle and drop wood chips into the wine, which will greatly affect the quality of the wine. But the humidity should not be too high, as this can easily cause the cork and wine label to become moldy and rotten. C. Luminosity It is best not to have any light in the wine cellar, because light can easily cause the wine to deteriorate. In particular, fluorescent lamps and neon lights can easily accelerate the oxidation of the wine and give off a strong and unpleasant smell. The best place to store wine should be facing north. In addition to avoiding light, you should also avoid objects with strong smells. Doors and windows should be made of opaque materials. D Ventilation It is best to ventilate the wine cellar to prevent the musty smell from being too strong. Red wine is like a sponge, absorbing surrounding flavors into the bottle, so avoid putting onions, garlic and other strong-flavored things together with wine. E Vibration Vibration damage to wine is purely physical. When red wine is bottled, its change is a slow process. Vibration will accelerate the maturation of red wine and make the wine rough. So try to avoid moving the wine around or placing it in places that are subject to frequent vibrations, especially old red wines. Because storing a bottle of aged red wine is a matter of thirty or forty years or more, not just three or four weeks, it is best to keep it in a "sleeping" state.

F Arrangement The traditional way of arranging wine is to place the wine flat so that the red wine and cork are in contact to keep it moist. The wet cork has enough elasticity to seal the bottle mouth tightly. Conversely, when the bottle is held vertically, the cork does not have enough moisture to keep it moist. The wine bottle can be placed at 45 degrees so that the cork is in contact with the red wine and the air in the bottle at the same time. It can be seen from the above points that the best place to store red wine is the wine cellar. It has a certain depth to ensure constant temperature and humidity, avoid light, and away from vibration sources. Of course, if the temperature is not suitable, you can also install temperature adjustment equipment. .