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Storing Natural Wines: A Cold Cabinet Conundrum

Storing Natural Wines: A Cold Cabinet Conundrum

If you’ve ever wondered how to preserve natural wines without a cellar, you’re not alone. These unfiltered, minimally processed bottles are delicate beasts—prone to oxidation, temperature swings, and the slow unraveling of their wild, untamed character. The question isn’t just about keeping them safe; it’s about holding onto their essence. Take the Chardonnay en quatre vis from Marnes Blanches you’ve had in your cabinet for months. Is that bottle still singing? Or has the warmth of your home turned it into a muted echo? Natural wines thrive in controlled environments, but your kitchen isn’t a wine vault. Temperatures above 20°C…
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