We’re no sommeliers, but the ‘golden temperature’ for aging wine is 55 degrees Fahrenheit at 50% humidity. This can vary somewhat between types of wine, but that’s a safe rule of thumb. Other factors that can bother the aging process are light and vibration. These can cause unwelcome chemical reactions that make your wine taste bad. The final step in aging is ensuring that bottles are stored on their side while aging, to ensure the cork stays moist and doesn’t shrink, keeping a tight seal.