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Vibration — yes, it's real

Matters for years, not for weeks. Long-term vibration disturbs sediment and accelerates chemical reactions inside the bottle. It mostly matters for age-worthy wines stored years.

Sources of constant vibration: kitchen refrigerator motor, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, large speakers, heavy footsteps on creaky floors above.

If you're storing wines for under a year, vibration is the least of your worries. For 5+ year holding, find a still spot.

Wine bottles on a stable wooden shelf in a quiet room contrasted with the side of a refrigerator at the edge of frame
The wine fridge is built to be still. The kitchen fridge is built to vibrate constantly.