Step 3
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Light — the silent killer
Keep wine in the dark, full stop. UV light breaks down aromatic compounds, accelerates aging, can damage color in months. Whites and light rosés in clear glass are the most vulnerable.
No direct sunlight, ever. Window light through closed curtain — fine for short-term. Bright incandescent bulbs — fine. Fluorescent and some LED lights — emit UV. Avoid prolonged exposure.
A closed cabinet, dark shelf, or closet — all fine. A wine rack in a sunny living room is a slow death sentence.
