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Subject: Re: wine cellars
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Date: Wed, 19-Nov-86 14:13:10 EST
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> 
> Can a wine celler too cold hurt a wine. I am thinking about
> my basement which is perfect in the summer, but about
> 40-45 degrees in the winter.
> 
> Rob Hagens

It is my understanding that the cold will not harm the wine, but
will retard its development.  They will take much longer to mature.
Also, make sure that tamperature changes occur slowly.

Joe Hingston