On Apr 16, 8:26 pm, "guy" > wrote:
> On Apr 16, 4:18 pm, wrote:
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> > On Apr 16, 2:57 pm, "pp" > wrote:
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> > > On Apr 16, 10:52 am, wrote:
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> > > > 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.
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> > > > Thanks.
> > > > John
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> > > Synthetic cork is probably ok. You could also just use crown caps on
> > > beer or sparkling bottles. How many bottles can you fit in?
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> > 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.
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> > 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.
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> > Thanks,
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> I read that synthetic corks don't require high humidity so storing
> them upright is ok.
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You can store synthetics in any orientation. As to the corks, you can
just put a pan of water in the fridge to keep it humidified. I doubt
there will be a problem at that temperature anyway.

Joe