Having wine cellars at home can require a significant investment in money and space. And unless the collection is more than fifty wine bottles, it is not necessary to have a cellar. Instead, one must be aware of the following:
1. Cork stoppers are excellent odor absorbents, so wines should not be stored together with stuffs with strong odor, as the cork might sponge up other scents. This may affect the aroma and the flavour of the wine, which will only give it a strong exotic essence.
2. Sunlight, and the rest of its fellow lights should be absolutely absent in desired storing place. When the light penetrates the bottle and hits the liquid, it affects the flavour of the wine and hasten aging. It is therefore best to keep the wine in dark places.
3. A still place is very much recommended. Constant contact with a vibrating object like a refrigerator is also not good for the wine because the wine sediments will settle, and this will truly affect the quality and flavour.
4. A cold place is also needed, because heat is not good to wine. The suggested temperature: 55 degrees Fahrenheit which equals 12 degrees Celsius.
5. In addition to the cold factor, humidity is very important to keep the cork from drying. Some degree of humidity is required in order to keep wines with cork enclosures from drying out. Please note tha even when wine bottles are stored on their sides, one side of the cork is still exposed to air. If the cork begins to dry out, it can allow oxygen to enter the bottle, thereby filling the ullage space and possibly causing the wine to spoil or oxidize. Excessive humidity can also pose the risk of damaging wine labels, which may hinder identification or hurt potential resale value.
A basement is the most suitable for wine storage, but if it’s not possible, a secured closet will do the pretty work.
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