Seasonal temperature changes, humidity, light and other environmental factors can affect how wine ages. For collectors with wine stored in more than one location, maintaining consistent conditions is especially important.

Some wines are celebrated for their history. Others are admired for their rarity. Vin de paille, or “straw wine,” offers both.

National Red Wine Day is celebrated every year on 28 August, giving wine enthusiasts another reason to uncork a favourite bottle. While the observance itself is relatively recent, it honours a tradition that stretches back thousands of years. Archaeological evidence suggests winemaking began as early as 6000 BC, and red wine has remained part of societies around the world ever since, evolving alongside changing traditions and tastes.