Storing sparkling wine

[alayte]

We need to buy a couple of cases of sparkling wine for our wedding reception in August and I've just noticed that there's a special offer on at Waitrose on a Prosecco which would fit the bill nicely. It would save us quite a bit if we bought it now - but my question is will it keep until August and if so, how best to store it? We live in a tiny cottage, but do have a large lockable garage.
Any advice much appreciated please.

[joggerjayne]

Yes, no prob.

Just keep it on its side so the corks stay wet in the warm weather.

[alayte]

Fab, that's what I was hoping - thanks very much for such a quick answer

[joggerjayne]

If the corks dry out, they contract, and let the gas out ... so it goes flat.

So, important to keep it on its side.

[alayte]

Thanks for the tip - we'll get a couple of wine racks so we can store it on its side. Just been online and ordered it now, well chuffed!

[DTCwordfan]

try and find the coolest dryest place in the house (cellar or under the floorboards?) - 50 to 60F max is ideal.

[gingejbee]

If your garage gets hot in Summer ( I know mine does) , then it's not the best place to keep it. It should be dry, dark and the cooler the better - or, at least, a stable temperature.

[TonyV]

Leaving in the boxes will stop the light getting to it as well