Once bottled, homemade wine needs to be kept in an upright position for 3 to 5 days. After this period, it should be stored in a cool and dark room with a stable and consistent temperature. The wine bottles should be stored sideways and should not be opened or shaken too much. The wine should be transferred to a new carboy every three months for sanitary measures. After six months, the wine can be siphoned into the final glass bottles for consumption.