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Wine Storage Cabinet Suggestions
Posted on 1/15/19 at 1:42 pm
Posted on 1/15/19 at 1:42 pm
So, I have finally gotten to a point where I have a wine collection worth taking care of, so I am looking at wine cabinets. Wife wants under counter, not free-standing. I'm looking for something that can store 40-50 bottles. Thoughts on dual zone (I have a few good whites, but mostly reds so dual zone temperature control is not necessary I think), how important is ability for unit to control humidity, thermoelectric v. compressor, and any models you might recommend.
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Posted on 1/15/19 at 2:22 pm to DRMPHD
So here is what I learned in my research on this subject a while back.
All wine should be stored at the same temperate ~55-59 degrees depending on who you talk to. When you want red, bring it up to temp. When you want white or sparkling, bring it down in the fridge or ice.
Dual zones burn out faster, because you have 2 of everything. The 1 working harder will crap out and parts are hard to get?expensive.
Humidity isn't as much of a problem. You have a small space being cooled. humidity will get canceled out quick
All wine should be stored at the same temperate ~55-59 degrees depending on who you talk to. When you want red, bring it up to temp. When you want white or sparkling, bring it down in the fridge or ice.
Dual zones burn out faster, because you have 2 of everything. The 1 working harder will crap out and parts are hard to get?expensive.
Humidity isn't as much of a problem. You have a small space being cooled. humidity will get canceled out quick
Posted on 1/15/19 at 2:49 pm to DRMPHD
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So, I have finally gotten to a point where I have a wine collection worth taking care of, so I am looking at wine cabinets. Wife wants under counter, not free-standing. I'm looking for something that can store 40-50 bottles. Thoughts on dual zone (I have a few good whites, but mostly reds so dual zone temperature control is not necessary I think), how important is ability for unit to control humidity, thermoelectric v. compressor, and any models you might recommend.
Are you looking to hold wine for 10+ years?
Posted on 1/15/19 at 2:57 pm to rowbear1922
I only buy wine that I am going to drink at some point, not for an investment or anything, but some of the wine could easily sit for five years or more until the occasion arises to drink it. I suppose its possible some of the wine will sit for ten years, but my intention is to drink it--slowly over time.
But you do raise a good point, at what point do storage conditions begin to matter? (although I think a nice looking wine cabinet that both protects and displays the wine is worth it to me)
But you do raise a good point, at what point do storage conditions begin to matter? (although I think a nice looking wine cabinet that both protects and displays the wine is worth it to me)
This post was edited on 1/15/19 at 3:03 pm
Posted on 1/15/19 at 3:16 pm to DRMPHD
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I only buy wine that I am going to drink at some point, not for an investment or anything, but some of the wine could easily sit for five years or more until the occasion arises to drink it. I suppose its possible some of the wine will sit for ten years, but my intention is to drink it--slowly over time.
But you do raise a good point, at what point do storage conditions begin to matter? (although I think a nice looking wine cabinet that both protects and displays the wine is worth it to me)
I ask because you can get some really nice decorative cabinets that aren't temp controlled that will be more than fine for most homes. I used to have a wine cooler for 7-8 years (only held 12 bottles) that I put my best stuff in while the rest sat in cases in my closet, but I've hardly held on to anything past 10 years. If you are buying older wines or collecting for later, I would say absolutely get a quality cooler.
As part of the decor for my house, I have a piece very similar to this...
Wine Country Accents
The website makes a lot of unique racks and furniture out of old wine barrels. I have ordered quite a few pieces through them.
This post was edited on 1/15/19 at 3:39 pm
Posted on 1/15/19 at 9:43 pm to rowbear1922
I would suggest a EuroCave. Look for deals from Wine Enthusiast I have a 160 bottle EuroCave and store everything at 53 degrees. You don't need dual zone I agree with the poster above that says get it to the correct temperature when you serve it. EuroCave is expensive, but if you are going to invest in wine, get what the pro's use. Mine is 4 years old and absolutely no problems.
Posted on 1/16/19 at 7:09 am to DRMPHD
My pricey cabinet (sub-0) is what I use for daily drinkers, and are display at my bar next to the beverage center.
My cheap cabinet is in a dark room to eliminate light, plus has a solar shield glass to reduce light. This is what I use for my catalog wines that I’m storing for years. Once Scarecrow offers, it will hibernate in this one. For now I have 2-Opus, 1-dominus, a second flight eagle and handful of grand cru Bordeaux and 1st growth burgundies. I’d say 30 total, some of which can be consumed on semi-special occasions. I may hold on to my ultra premiums for 10-20.
Odd arrangement using my cheaper cabinet for the premiums, but it was calculated. The sub-0 is on display and frequently opened and used. The money paid for both aesthetics and reliability (hopefully). The cheaper cabinet is barely ever opened, so should last quite a while. If this proves to be false the replacement will be an upgrade.
My cheap cabinet is in a dark room to eliminate light, plus has a solar shield glass to reduce light. This is what I use for my catalog wines that I’m storing for years. Once Scarecrow offers, it will hibernate in this one. For now I have 2-Opus, 1-dominus, a second flight eagle and handful of grand cru Bordeaux and 1st growth burgundies. I’d say 30 total, some of which can be consumed on semi-special occasions. I may hold on to my ultra premiums for 10-20.
Odd arrangement using my cheaper cabinet for the premiums, but it was calculated. The sub-0 is on display and frequently opened and used. The money paid for both aesthetics and reliability (hopefully). The cheaper cabinet is barely ever opened, so should last quite a while. If this proves to be false the replacement will be an upgrade.
This post was edited on 1/16/19 at 7:12 am
Posted on 1/16/19 at 7:12 am to CoachChappy
To get something that actually holds 40-50 bottles you'll have to get a unit that has a capacity of more like 65-75 bottles because of differing bottle sizes.
But you plan to purchase more wine along the way, no?
I'm at about 300 bottles. We have basements up here so I can store wine down there at a more even temperature and without light polution. I have two small wine fridges that each have about 50 bottles in them and the rest of my wine is on storage racks. Nearly all of my wine can be kept for 5-20 years and I buy a couple of times a year.
I plan to make a room on the first floor a dedicated wine room. When I do that I'll get a much larger fridge or a couple of larger fridges for storage.
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I suppose its possible some of the wine will sit for ten years, but my intention is to drink it--slowly over time.
But you plan to purchase more wine along the way, no?
I'm at about 300 bottles. We have basements up here so I can store wine down there at a more even temperature and without light polution. I have two small wine fridges that each have about 50 bottles in them and the rest of my wine is on storage racks. Nearly all of my wine can be kept for 5-20 years and I buy a couple of times a year.
I plan to make a room on the first floor a dedicated wine room. When I do that I'll get a much larger fridge or a couple of larger fridges for storage.
This post was edited on 1/16/19 at 7:19 am
Posted on 1/16/19 at 12:26 pm to VABuckeye
Yes, my wine collection will likely grow over time as I collect more, but I am probably a ways away from having to store hundreds of bottles of quality wines. When that happens, I will move out of College Station--the environment here drives me to drinking!! 
Posted on 1/16/19 at 12:56 pm to DRMPHD
It all starts when you start traveling to wine regions. Then your buying goes from bottles to wine club shipments to cases being delivered. I purchased over nine cases in Italy in September.
Posted on 1/16/19 at 1:14 pm to VABuckeye
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It all starts when you start traveling to wine regions. Then your buying goes from bottles to wine club shipments
Yeah buddy
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to cases being delivered
I'm not there yet, but hope be one day.
Posted on 1/16/19 at 2:28 pm to VABuckeye
Exactly what happened to me. France this summer and Napa last week, and now I have enough high quality wines to worry about storage!
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