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Ultimately, which is more important, the quality of a wine or the reputation and subsequent saleability of a wine?
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Quality
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By using proper storage, what ultimately are you trying to avoid?
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Oxidation
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What are the proper wine storage temperature and humidity levels?
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55 degrees F and 75%
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Why is it important to keep the humidity high but not too high?
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Higher humidity keeps the cork moist on the outside, while having the humidity a little lower avoids mold or mildew growth.
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Why is it important to have the temperature low but now too low?
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A lower temperature slows the maturation of the wine, while not having the temperature too low keeps the wine from developing tartaric crystals, especially in reds.
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