On Apr 16, 2:57 pm, "pp" > wrote:
> On Apr 16, 10:52 am, wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> > I have a regular refrigerator that I use to condition beer that I
> > brew. I use an external thermostat control (Johnson Controls
> > thermostat) so I can keep the temperature at about 60F. I've recently
> > started to make wine and I'd like to use this fridge as a place to
> > store my bottles. I know a major drawback to cellaring wine in a
> > fridge is drying out the cork. Do you think that is too long for a
> > real cork? What about synthetic cork? I plan on keeping wine for 1 to
> > 2 years tops.
>
> > Thanks.
> > John
>
> Synthetic cork is probably ok. You could also just use crown caps on
> beer or sparkling bottles. How many bottles can you fit in?
>
> Pp

I just got it so I'm not sure how many bottles will fit. It is a full
size fridge and I plan on modifying the shelves a bit.

Do bottles with synthetic corks need to be cellared on their side? If
they can be stored upright I'll be able to get more on shelves in the
door.

Thanks,
John