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Originally Posted by jyl
I had an idea that I wanted to run by you guys.
I have about 8 cases of wine in the basement. It is not expensive stuff, mostly 1999 to 2006 cabernets and pinots from local (Oregon) vineyards, around $25-30/bottle bought at vineyards over the last few years. But, still, in aggregate it represents a bit of money and I think I should store it appropriately.
The basement is usually around 65F. A few degrees colder in winter, maybe 70F during summer heat waves. The central heat/air ducts are un-insulated and travel through the basement ceiling, giving it a certain degree of conditioning.
I gather that wine should ideally be somewhat colder. Should I go as far as storing the wine in a "cooler"?
If the answer is "yes" - I don't know, which is why I'm asking - then here is my idea.
I could build a box about 5' x 8' floor and 7' tall. It could rest on heavy duty casters. I could insulate it, install an insulated door. Then I could install a wine cellar cooling unit in one side. A unit rated for 250 cu ft is about $500, a third the price of a 96-bottle "wine cooler".
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i wouldnt bother, it will be fine. it would ideally be stored a little cooler, but what hurts wine is temp change as much as anything. keep it in lain over, boxes out of light. you will always lose some- the longer you cellar it, the greater chance of taint.