It's not the Temperature--it's the Humidity too!

A “wine tradition” is that wine should be stored in a temperature and humidity controlled place. However, some believe humidity is a less important factor.

Winemaker John Kongsgaard notes “Humidity is far less important than temperature controls. Lack of humidity will ultimately dry out a cork, but that would take decades, especially if the wine is stored cork down or cork sideways.”

But, if you plan to eventually sell your wine, auction houses prefer wine be exposed to humidity as well as temperature controls. As such, place a bucket of water or a compact humidifier in your cellar.

Unlike some humans, wine doesn't mind a little humidity!