cellaring

/ˈsɛlərɪŋ/
noun
  1. The process of storing wine or other beverages in a cellar to improve their quality over time.
    • Cellaring wine requires a cool, dark place with steady temperature.
    • Many wine lovers enjoy cellaring their favorite bottles for special occasions.
    • Proper cellaring can make a young wine taste much better after a few years.
Synonyms
verb
  1. To store something, especially wine, in a cellar.
    • The winery recommends cellaring this vintage for at least five years.
    • They are cellaring several cases of red wine for their anniversary.
    • He learned how to cellar wine from his grandfather.
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