Wine Cellar Basics

By: David white
IF you're dreaming of your own wine-cellar you probably already know that Collecting wine is a very fun hobby, especially when you seek the bottle of wine which is different from the others. You should know that starting a wine collection can be a little more expensive than you think. There are a few issues that you should be familiar with that will help you start your own wine-cellar.
1. LOCATION- The first thing to do is to create a storage environment that provides the basics of stable temperature, no light and no vibration. This place must be well shaded, well insulated and with the minimum of air movement in and out. You can store it in your house or outside. You must also plan which type of wine you will include in your wine-cellar.
2. Humidity-For bottles with a natural cork you must have Moderate humidity in order to keep the cork in good resilient condition and prevent it shrinking. The ideal humidity for your cellar is around 60-80%, more than that won't harm the wine but can cause the labels to go moldy. Screw capped bottles do not require humidity.
3. DARKNESS- Light will prematurely age a bottle of wine. Clear bottles are most susceptible to this problem, but ultraviolet light will penetrate even dark colored glass. Exposure to ultraviolet light will cause changes in your wine. If you've got sparkling wine than you should be extra careful cause it's more sensitive to light.
4. Temperature- The ideal temperature is between 50°F and 59°F (10°C – 15°C). Make sure you can control the temperature in your cellar. Higher temperature will damage the wine.
5. LET IT DOWN- put the bottles horizontally so the wine is in contact with the cork. This way the cork will be wet. Make sure the label is facing up so you can see what wine is it.
6. SUPPLIER-You better have a good supplier. When you visit your wine supplier, tell him that you are collecting wine bottles. He should inform you if the wine that you want to buy can age in a cellar or not. Wine suppliers information and addresses are available online.
7. LEARN THE CULTURE-Participate in purses and tasting events. You will meet there people who are passionate by wine collecting who will give you the best info you need. You will also learn more about the different brands and their prices. Other great way to learn is by wine e-books.
Perhaps you will realize that collecting wine becomes a passion and that you want to start your own wine selling business. When you'll have a sufficient quantity of rare wine bottles, you will be able to start your new business and sell your greatest bottles. Use this valuable information to create your very own wine-cellar where your wine will age to perfection. If you need some more info you can find it at wine-cellar. It sure helped me when I started.
About the author: David white is a wine enthusiast who made his own research and now wants to share his knowledge.