Pratik Bomjan Jhonchhe, Kathmandu The ideal conditions for storing wine mimic conditions in a subterranean winery cellar. Wine is made from fermented grapes and although it is stabilized and has sulfur as a preservative in it, it is still a fragile fruit. Variable temperatures (both high and low), light, and dry air can damage your precious wine. Proper cellar temperature is consistent and regulated between 54-59 �F. Proper humidity is important too, and this is typically between 50-70% relative humidity. The high humidity and cool temperate provides for proper long-term aging of wine in a cool, dark, damp environment. The reason most wine is bottled in a green or dark colored bottle is to protect the wine from light. Do not leave your wine in a place where it is exposed to sunlight. If you own or store wine worth more than $1000 or if you live in a hot, tropical climate, we recommend you purchase a wine refrigerator tout suite. Short-term storage options include a cool, dark closet or cabinet. Wine should not be kept in a refrigerator for more than a few months because it is too cold and does not provide for a humid environment.