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On Sep 21, 12:22 pm, Ronin > wrote:
> I have seen posted here that 56 deg F is the proper cellaring
> temperature, and I wonder if anyone can offer a citation for such, or
> knows of any study done to show what is the proper temp and humidity
> other than "common knowledge." Further, has there been any studies as
> to how maturing is effected by a few degrees warmer or cooler? In my
> own case, I have an uncontrolled basement room which stays about 55 deg
> in the winter, and 65 in the summer. And as I am advancing in age (as
> which of us isn't?) I am finding myself wondering how I can push
> maturity without damaging the poor babies...


If you want them to mature quicker, turn the heat up to 85. ;-)