As the UK heads into the festive season, wine sales begin to rise. Between festive gatherings, dinner parties and of course Christmas , wine is a common purchase people make.

If you’re organised you may even already have a couple of bottles stored in the cupboard. If you have already bought your wine, make sure you are not making a common mistake people often make. If you are storing your wine wrong it can spoil in a matter of weeks. But if you know the right way to do it, it’ll keep fresh and delicious until you drink it.

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