How Wines Are Kept Before Purchase

[wondersofwine]

I don't have ideal storage conditions at home. The temperature usually is from 68 to 72 degrees and there is some exposure to light. I hope to buy a proper storage unit next spring. However, I buy most of my wine from a wine shop that is unusual in having a temperature controlled warehouse. It's cool enough that they have smocklike overcoats to lend customers while they are browsing through the wines. Occasionally I buy inexpensive wines from the grocery store where I assume they have not been lingering on the shelf for too long.