Most wine is consumed soon after purchase by the end consumer, but there is a quite a mystique surrounding ageing of wines.
Wine is among the few products that can improve with age. Most wine enthusiasts have at least a few bottles that they are saving up for a special occasion, or until the wine reaches its peak.
When you get beyond having a few bottles of supermarket wine in the cupboard you will need to make some decisions. You need to decide what wines are worth keeping, where will you keep them and finally how long should you keep them. It worth while doing some planning, wine storage is a long term activity, investing some time and effort early on will add to your enjoyment for years to come.