Each
Monday, I post a reader submitted question along with my answer. Have a
question of your own? Ask it in the comments section below.
I’m available to answer specific
food and wine questions; questions about varieties, vintages, styles,
sequences, and regions; aeration, ageability and equipment. Please try to avoid
open ended or distracting questions about how to build a wine cellar, how to
collect, how to become a Master Sommelier, how to get in the business, etc.
I am looking for a wine
storage system for my home. The unit would be located in my garage, so it does
not have to be pretty, nor does it need a glass door (which I assume decreases
the energy efficiency). I think that I would be happy with something in the
four to five case range. Any
suggestions?
-Paul
I am
unfortunately not an expert when it comes to home wine storage units.
(Personally, I rent a cooled and humidified 30 case locker in
That said,
I think you have a good idea to get a bare-bones, non-decorative unit. I
am sure there are commercial storage units just as there are commercial stoves
and freezers and so on. The key is efficiency, as you say, and security of the
gaskets, etc. I am not informed enough on brands or systems though--so a review
of Wine Enthusiast and the like is in order for both of us!