I would agree with your assessment that that is improper storage of wine!

But then the owner of that house problaby isn't at all concerned about the quality of his wine, how it was stored, or where he ultimatly leaves his empties considering how many gas burning appliances he has in his bedroom!

If I slept that close to death each night I would probably want a little buzz on before bedtime too; otherwise I wouln't ever get any sleep!