Comments for Wine Cellar

Comment on Wine Cabinet – Worth the Investment? by Cady

Cady — Mon, 18 May 2009 22:59:54 +0000

Wine cabinets are very much worth the investment if you want to pick up wine as a hobby; they are very specific and attuned to the needs of wine, a much better option than storing it in your refrigerator or out in the open. I’d suggest looking at Le Cache, Eurocave or Marvel wine refrigerators; you can find these online at Vintage Cellars!

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Comment on Wine Refrigerator Facts by Cassie

Cassie — Mon, 18 May 2009 22:51:27 +0000

There are dozens of wine refrigerator manufacturers, including Vinotheque, Le Cache, Marvel and Eurocave. I’ve read that Le Cache fares quite well, and I’ve seen some great choices online at Vintage Cellars.

Comment on Should I Store My Wine in the Refrigerator or Cabinet? by Cassie

Cassie — Mon, 18 May 2009 22:45:13 +0000

I know after so many comments, mine is most probably redundant… but I can’t emphasize enough how you need to keep wine away from 85 degree temperatures! Store it on its side to keep the cork moist and prevent the wine from evaporating once opened; you can store it under your bed or in the closet, but I do suggest getting a rack or cabinet. I purchased my storage units online at Vintage Cellars, and they work great!

Comment on Wine Storage Tips by Cassie

Cassie — Mon, 18 May 2009 22:29:15 +0000

I keep my wines in a refrigerator and in a wooden wine rack; the latter is for my wines that are more frequently consumed, and I put it in the corner of my living room (which doesn’t receive much light). The other I use a Marvel Wine Cooler to store my more specialty wines. Both of these storage units were purchased online at Vintage Cellars!

Comment on Should I Store My Wine in the Refrigerator or Cabinet? by jbrutada

jbrutada — Tue, 12 May 2009 16:23:59 +0000

How you ultimately store your wine should be determined by the type of wine you want to store. If you are storing whites, a cooled wine cabinet or refrigerator could work fine. However, storing any wine in the modern day refrigerator will not guarantee a proper humidity and could result in flavor loss or wine loss if too much oxygen is allowed through the cork.

Do not store reds in a refrigerator as you are preventing the wine from aging properly. Temperatures that are too cold will hault the aging process.

Storing wine in an uncontrolled climate like a wine cabinet without having it in a proper setting where temperatures do not exceed 55 degrees F is not good either. If you store your wine in an environment that exceeds recommended temperatures you could lose wine to the environment, ruin it with the heat or too much humidity.

Your options are to buy a cooled wine cabinet that can at least store it around 55-60 degrees F or place it in your basement where temperatures might be cooler and no sunlight will reach the bottles.

A wine cellar or wine room with proper cooling and humidity is the best solution, but will be costly to create.
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http://wineracks.vigilantinc.com
http://education.vigilantinc.com/wine-ideal-conditions.asp

Comment on Should I Store My Wine in the Refrigerator or Cabinet? by Wayne B

Wayne B — Tue, 12 May 2009 15:51:59 +0000

Wine is best stored in a cool dry place away fom direct light. Experts recommend 60 degreed Farenheit. If a wine is stored upright, the cork can dry out, letting air in. The hotter the wine gets the faster it will age. Temps over 80 aren't good at all. If a wine stays above 80 for more than a few hours, they go bad. Most wines are ready to drink as soon as you buy them at the store so if youplan to drink the bottle soon, storing it in the fridge won't hurt it. If you buy a good bottle and plan to age it, I suggest buying a wine cooler that is temperature controlled. Air is the enemy of wine. Once it's exposed to air, it starts to break down (kinda like a coke going flat once you open it) After it's opened you could finish it off the next day, but after that, you'll definitely taste and smell the difference.
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Comment on What Should I Do?????? I Have 18 Inches and Only a 15 Inch Wine Refrigerator???????????? by sncmom2000

sncmom2000 — Tue, 12 May 2009 15:43:59 +0000

2 to 3 inches aren't really that much. You could put in a very narrow shelf for cookie sheets and cooling racks.
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Comment on Should I Store My Wine in the Refrigerator or Cabinet? by Francesca420

Francesca420 — Tue, 12 May 2009 15:26:59 +0000

Since its summer I would put it in the fridge if you are talking about red or white wine. In the winter I store my red wine in the gradge I live in Florida so it doesn't get that cold. if you put your red wine in the fridge before you serve it open it and let it sit for 10 minutes.
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Comment on Should I Store My Wine in the Refrigerator or Cabinet? by J

Tue, 12 May 2009 15:02:59 +0000

Please do not store wine at temperature that get up to 85 degrees.

If you want to store for a short time, you can do so in refrigerator. The problem with refrigerator is that it will dry the cork and cause air leak, resulting in oxidation. For quick cooling or storing for less than 1 week, refrigerator may be OK. However, you are potentially diminishing the lifespan of the wine in the long run.

Opening and resealing the wine will cause oxidation of the wine as well. Once it is opened, it should be stored upright. You should buy a wine storing gas, which will place a layer of heavy gas on top of wine and prevent oxidation. After you opened a wine, you will need to store it in a refrigerator to slow down the oxidation.
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Comment on What Should I Do?????? I Have 18 Inches and Only a 15 Inch Wine Refrigerator???????????? by BoChOi

BoChOi — Tue, 12 May 2009 14:57:59 +0000

now you can clean around your fridge its a good thing
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