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Wine Cellar

Wine Cellar
A traditional wine cellar requires the correct temperature and humidity so that the wine can continue to age properly in the bottle. Wine bottles are stored horizontally to prevent the cork from drying out. A dry cork would allow oxygen to enter the bottle and spoil the wine.
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