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Wine Storage Conditions
- Where Should I Put A Wine Cellar In My Home?
- Can My Wine Cellar Be Exposed To Sunlight?
- What Is A Wine Cellar Pit?
- Should I Build A Walk-In Wine Cellar?
- How Quiet Should My Wine Room Be?
Accesss your wine storage condition tips below
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Where Should I Put A Wine Cellar In My Home?In the initial stages of wine cellar design, an important factor to consider is the environment surrounding the wine cellar. Do not plan wine cellars around areas of your home with high amounts of activity. Wine cellars need to be calm, stable and quiet. Vibration from cooling units, refrigerators, household machines and appliances and people walking or running around the home means that your wine will never truly rest. This will cause sediment to become mixed in throughout the bottle and will invariably affect the flavor of the wine. |
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Can My Wine Cellar Be Exposed To Sunlight?Should you decide to construct a wine cellar, choose an area of your home that has no exposure to sunlight. The heat from the sun can have a negative effect on the quality of your wine stock. This is why the basement area is preferable for a wine cellar. If you must choose an above-ground area in your home, try to have your wine cellar towards the center of the home. The room you choose should also be able to handle a cooling unit and wine racks for your wine collection, while still allowing enough space to walk-around and add other wine cellar furniture to the area. |
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What Is A Wine Cellar Pit?Constructing a wine cellar from the ground up is only one option for a home wine cellar. Another common choice is a cellar pit. This prefabricated wine cellar is constructed in a factory, shipped to a wine cellar construction company and installed on the premises of your residence. A pre-constructed cellar pit takes some of the hassle out of constructing a wine cellar in your home and gives you the ability to own a mobile wine cellar. The location of any home wine cellar is key, so if you find that your cellar pit's location does not work to the benefit of your wine collection, you can have the company move it to find the optimal spot in your home. |
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Should I Build A Walk-In Wine Cellar?Before you build a wine cellar, take stock of how many bottles of wine you plan to store. If you currently have more than 500 bottles of wine, you should consider a walk-in home wine cellar. This is especially important if you plan to continue to increase the size of your collection. Choose a room that is large enough and can withstand necessary renovations, including converting it into a cool, dark, calm and airtight space. Install wine racks and make sure your wine cellar is functional and spacious. Do not be discouraged if your wine cellar seems too big at first because not all of your wine racks are full. They will continue to fill up as you continue to collect your favorite labels. |
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How Quiet Should My Wine Room Be?The health of your wine depends on a number of factors - one of which is sound. Sound is directly related to vibration and the more of either one you have in your wine cellar, the more likely it will affect your wine. Vibrations of your wine bottle mix up the sediment that normally rests on the bottom of the bottle. Noisy machinery in your wine room will cause vibrations. Vibrations will unsettle your wine and remove the ability for it to rest. Invest in the quietest wine cooling system you can find to give your wine a chance to age peacefully and properly. Vigilant recommends the Climatech for its ability to be fully ducted from the wine cellar. |
