The most important aspect of wine storage is temperature. Most experts agree, a range between 50 and 60 degrees is acceptable for long-term storage, with 55 degrees being the closest thing to a gold standard.

At lower temperatures wine develops too slowly, while at higher temperatures wine tends to age at an accelerated and undesirable rate. Horse Ridge Cellars' heating and cooling equipment is designed with control systems to protect wine against sudden fluctuations in temperature. The equipment maintains a temperature of 55 degrees Fahrenheit.