If you've purchased from our Bottle Shop, please give the wines 5-7 days to settle from their journey in a cool, dark place once you've received them. If you've ordered from our Futures Shop, here's how to best enjoy your wine... Many of our Futures offers ship immediately after bottling, when wines are undergoing "bottle shock" - a short-term period when wines temporarily lose some flavors/aromas. This goes away after the wine has had some time to settle down. Different wines take different amounts of time to emerge from bottle shock. --- If your wine was recently bottled, here are some guidelines to follow: Bold wines like Cabernet, Syrah and Zinfandel: allow 3-4 months to fully get through bottle shock; however, the wines will continue to evolve over time under proper cellaring conditions. Medium-bodied reds like Pinot Noir: allow 2-3 months to fully get through bottle shock; like the bold reds, extra cellaring time will only improve the wine's presentation.  Medium and full-bodied whites like oaked Chardonnay or Viognier: allow 2-3 months to fully get through bottle shock; most white wines gain complexity and bouquet with additional cellaring time. Light-bodied whites and Rosé wines: allow 6-8 weeks to fully get through bottle shock. These wines are best enjoyed fresh and young, but some rare examples will gain complexity with a bit more cellar aging.  If you have questions on aging recommendations, don't hesitate to reach out to our team at support@denegoce.com.