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Collecting Q&A: Will wines keep in a wine refrigerator for years?

Peter D. Meltzer

Posted: Thursday, April 10, 2008

Q: Will wines keep in a wine refrigerator for years?

A: Provided the wine refrigerator has proper temperature and humidity controls, it should perform as well as an installed cellar and will provide better storage conditions than a natural cellar. The wine's lifespan will depend on the specific vintage of the wines you have collected. For example, many Bordeaux 1982 will continue to flourish for years, whereas others like the 1979 and 1980 are near or past peak. (For more information, consult the drinking windows in WineSpectator.com’s wine ratings database.)

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