29 Jan Choosing the Perfect Location for Your Modern Wine Racking System
Knowing precisely where in your home to install your wine racking system is just as important as any other consideration for a wine collector. To a large degree, the storage environment is what determines the lifetime quality of the wine.
By hiring a professional to install your wine cellar, he or she would be able to assist you in determining the best place you store your wine collection. A wine management professional understands the conditions that are conducive to maintaining quality wine and can assist homeowners in choosing a prime location to install a wine racking system.
Consideration for Choosing a Location
As a homeowner, you may have specific ideas on where you would prefer to store your wine. And depending on factors like the frequency of consumption, those preferences may work. But if you are planning on storing for your wine for an extended period of time, there are several factors that should be taken into consideration before selecting your wine storage location:
Temperature
Temperature is arguably the single most important factor when creating an ideal wine storage environment. For this reason, it is crucial that you install the appropriate wine cellar cooling unit for the size and scope of the space you are using. Not using the proper cooling unit can result in improper or inconsistent temperatures or humidity levels, which can damage or diminish the taste and value of your wines. Ideally, wine should be stored at temperatures between 10 and 15 degrees Celsius (or 50 to 59 degrees Fahrenheit).
Access
This is something that should be made a priority. Where you store your wine should be fairly accessible. Storing wine in the same room it will be served in is typically not recommended, as the temperature required for wine storage isn’t necessarily conducive to entertaining. However, having a room or area in your home designated for wine tastings is something that can and should be considered, since it adds further value to the wine collecting experience.
Space
Space is always a consideration and homeowners need to be flexible with their expectations. Modern wine racking systems, like the ones available through Papro Wine Cellars & Consulting, allow you to store wine in different areas throughout the home instead of being limited to the basement—a location that was once very popular. Based on the style and layout of your home, a wine cellar professional can help you determine the size and scope of storage space you may require. They can also help you determine the type of wine racking that will work best during the consultation and design phase.
Installing a wine cellar in your home is a major endeavour. For both practical and aesthetic purposes, it’s important to gain a good understanding of what is involved in order to make informed decisions along the way. The wine cellar experts at Papro Wine Cellars & Consulting can provide insight and make recommendations to help ensure that you feel satisfied with your wine storage decisions so you can rest assured that you know exactly what to expect. For more information about the services we offer, contact us today.