Setting Up Your Own Wine Cellar - the Basics
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Setting up a personal wine cellar can help in keeping your prized collection of wine protected. For wine to age properly and to develop the delicate layers of taste intended, wine should be laid down in a cellar away from the low humidity, temperature changes and inadequate storage the majority of the average home experiences.
Small-scale or on a big scale, a wine cellar should contain the following components:
• proper insulation
• racks to protect and display the bottles
• adequate temperature controls
• proper lighting levels
Your wine cellar can be an expression of your taste - perhaps you simply want practicality, and as much storage in a small space as possible. However, you may want a show piece where you can entertain friends and sample wines in elegant comfort. Keep your needs in mind when you design your cellar.
Also be aware that a wine cellar doesn’t have to be reserved for a country estate, as people from all walks of life who enjoy a fine bottle of wine build or have wine cellars installed.
You will want to come to the design process with an idea of how you think of your wine collection. Some bottles resemble art pieces, so you can display them prominently. Sometimes you may like to showcase a rare vintage, or perhaps decorate your space with wine-related arts or crafts that bring ambience to the space.
A variety of storage designs correctly combined will give your wine cellar the most versatility. You can buy modular storage systems that assemble in a customized fashion, or you can have a carpenter create the storage (this can be the more expensive option).
Simple storage racks (in wood or metal) will ensure that the wine remains properly ventilated and separated. You may also want an area reserved for wine accessories, like glasses, corkscrews, bottle openers and wine chillers or buckets. Your wine cellar can also have essentially decorative elements in the form of handcrafted doors or mood lighting.
Red wines gain most from being stored in a cellar, particularly varieties that acquire body from long-term storage. Many people imagine that cellars need to be located in the basement or otherwise beneath the house, though they can actually be set up in any part of the house as long as the temperature and humidity levels can be properly controlled. Make your wine cellar a genuine expression of your passion for wine.
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