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Which wine can be stored upright in corked bottles for several years without becoming undrinkable and why isn't it affected in the same way as other wines by this treatment?
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#65027. Asked by gmackematix. (Apr 25 06 4:51 PM)
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lanfranco
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There is a view, heatedly contradicted by some, that champagne and other sparkling wines can and should be stored upright. They are not greatly aged, and a wet cork may cause problems with the carbonation.
I always store champagne on its side, but I don't keep it that long either. Some sites agree with my practice, others do not. One maker of sparkling wines stated that he always stores his bottles upright.
Here's one site that touches on the subject:
 http://www.korbel.com/modules/content/?sid=23
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gmackematix
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Interesting, but even those who recommend storing sparkling wines upright, don't recommend doing so for several years. No, that isn't the answer.
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peasypod
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This must be Madeira wine, I'm pretty sure it should be stored upright, and can last for many years in this manner.
I'll go see about a reference...
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gmackematix
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On that subject, here is someone with arguments against upright storage of sparkling wines.
The gist is that the wine goes flatter quicker and the cork will still eventually dry out despite the fizz.
http://www.thewinecommunity.com/Topic27-47-2.aspx
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gmackematix
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Yay, m'dear! I thought that finding Madeira would be a piece of cake for you Peasy.
Mind you, your article says that it is stored upright because the cork is more destructible than the wine, but why is this wine more hardy than most?
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peasypod
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Well, should I go into the pros and cons of the oxidation process?
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peasypod
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Speaking of cake, 'bout time you baked me a Black Forest, isn't it?
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