--- title: The Enemies of Wine and How to Combat Them description: Wine’s popularity in the U.S. continues to increase. Find out how to protect your valued vintages from the most common enemies of wine. image: https://blog.eaton-marketing.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Mid%20section%20of%20bartender%20pouring%20red%20wine%20on%20glass%20in%20bar%20counter.jpeg --- [Skip to content](https://blog.eaton-marketing.com/foodservice/the-enemies-of-wine-perlick-winecertified#main-content) [+1 (727)-531-0899](tel:17275310899) | [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/EatonMarketingAssociates/)[X](https://twitter.com/EatonMarketing)[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/eatonmarketingfl/)[Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/eaton-marketing-%26-associates/)[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcAP4IrI4lg7uCI0M-tKOJA) [![Eaton Marketing Logo](https://blog.eaton-marketing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cropped-logo-with-padding-eaton.webp?width=1159&height=469&name=cropped-logo-with-padding-eaton.webp)](https://eaton-marketing.com) - [About](https://eaton-marketing.com/about/) - [Team](https://eaton-marketing.com/team/) - [Test Kitchens](https://eaton-marketing.com/test-kitchens/) - [Careers](https://offers.eaton-marketing.com/careers) - [Solutions](https://eaton-marketing.com/solutions/) - [Automation](https://eaton-marketing.com/automation) - [Beverage](https://eaton-marketing.com/beverage) - [Core Cooking](https://eaton-marketing.com/core-cooking) - [Electrification](https://eaton-marketing.com/electrification) - [ROI](https://eaton-marketing.com/roi) - [School Nutrition](https://eaton-marketing.com/school-nutrition#) - [Ventless](https://eaton-marketing.com/ventless) - [Manufacturers](https://eaton-marketing.com/manufacturers) - [SUPPORT](https://eaton-marketing.com/support/) - [SERVICE REQUEST](https://eaton-marketing.com/service-request/) - [DEMO REQUEST](https://eaton-marketing.com/demo-request/) - [Events](https://eaton-marketing.com/events) - [Blog](https://blog.eaton-marketing.com/foodservice) - [Contact Us](https://eaton-marketing.com/contact) - [Smallwares](https://eaton-smallwares.com/) ![Eaton Marketing Logo](https://blog.eaton-marketing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cropped-logo-with-padding-eaton.webp?width=1159&height=469&name=cropped-logo-with-padding-eaton.webp) ☰ ✕ - [About](https://eaton-marketing.com/about/) - [Team](https://eaton-marketing.com/team/) - [Test Kitchens](https://eaton-marketing.com/test-kitchens/) - [Careers](https://offers.eaton-marketing.com/careers) - [Solutions](https://eaton-marketing.com/solutions/) - [Automation](https://eaton-marketing.com/automation) - [Beverage](https://eaton-marketing.com/beverage) - [Core Cooking](https://eaton-marketing.com/core-cooking) - [Electrification](https://eaton-marketing.com/electrification) - [ROI](https://eaton-marketing.com/roi) - [School Nutrition](https://eaton-marketing.com/school-nutrition#) - [Manufacturers](https://eaton-marketing.com/manufacturers) - [Support](https://eaton-marketing.com/support/) - [Automation](https://eaton-marketing.com/automation) - [SERVICE REQUEST](https://eaton-marketing.com/service-request/) - [DEMO REQUEST](https://eaton-marketing.com/demo-request/) - [Events](https://eaton-marketing.com/events) - [Blog](https://eaton-marketing.com/blog) - [Contact Us](https://blog.eaton-marketing.com/foodservice) - [Smallwares](https://eaton-smallwares.com/) ![](https://blog.eaton-marketing.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Mid%20section%20of%20bartender%20pouring%20red%20wine%20on%20glass%20in%20bar%20counter.jpeg) [Kevin Eaton](https://blog.eaton-marketing.com/foodservice/author/kevin-eaton) - August 08, 2016 # The Enemies of Wine and How to Combat Them Wine’s popularity in the U.S. continues to increase, making it a major profit center for restaurants and bars. And Perlick’s line of WINEcertified products are designed and engineered to protect vintages from the most common enemies of wine. Let's take a look at how to combat the enemies of wine. **Limit Vibration** With no bottles being handled, the risk of vibration is greatly reduced. Frequent disturbances and movements agitate wine, interfering with the biochemical process of maturation and preservation. **Protect from Light** Light is one of wine’s biggest enemies, but when tapped, the wine doesn’t see the light of day until a fresh glass is poured. **Protect from Oxygen** When air gets into a bottle of wine, the wine will begin to oxidize. White wines brown, red wines fade, and all will take on a Sherry-like nose. By dispensing from the keg, the wine is not exposed to outside oxygen til the wine is dispensed into the glass. **Maintain Consistant Temperature** A wine’s prime flavor profile is brought forward when served at the proper temperature. 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