Wine Cellar
March 21st, 2008 Subscribe To Our Feed
How to Protect Beverage in Wine Cellar
Everyone does not need a wine cellar and unless they have more than a few bottles of wine, they probably do not need one.
Those with an extensive collection of wines will require a wine cellar, however many restaurants that feature a variety of wines will have one kept stocked on a consistent basis. Always store it in alphabetical order and a wine cellar is more than a basement.
In order to maintain the wine in its best condition, temperature and humidity controls are used in the best wine cellar. An average temperature of about 55 degrees is recommended for most wine varieties and the humidity recommendation may vary by the type of wine.
Many have visions of a wine cellar of racks and racks of bottles gathering dust in a dimly lit environment. While subdued lighting is typical where wine is stored, rarely will owners of large wine collections allow dust to accumulate on the bottles.
Seperate with Temeperatues
There will be partitions with which to separate the different types of wine and the recommended differences in temperature. The largest section may be for those stored at 55-degrees with smaller sections used for those stored in colder temperatures. Most establishments use precise temperature and humidity controls providing a better environment for their wine than the seating area of the restaurant.
Some may arrange a wine cellar in the rage of prices from $5 a bottle will be placed upwards and the rest in the same order. One important aspect of protecting a wine collection is not allowing them to be exposed to natural sunlight. Most cellars are void of windows and the ultraviolet light is not allowed to destroy the vintage wines.
Wine owners who have smaller collections may have a view that wine cellar is just a waste of time and money. But instead of wine cellars there are some devices that can replace them. They will be like small refrigerators that can hold half dozen bottles.
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April Wine Selections
March 10th, 2008 Subscribe To Our Feed
April Wine Selections
There are some wines that are more popular in certain months. April Wines are of 11 types from Europe, the United States and Australia. These are good types of April wine. These wines range in price from $13 to $22 per bottle.
Wines that Cost $12 to $14
These wines come from both Spain and Italy. They include Verdejo,Naia, Rueda D.O., Spain, 2005; Pinot Grigio, Kris, Venezie, I.G.T. Italy, 2005.
Verdejo is a grape that comes from Rueda, Spain. It offers a bright, crisp, refreshing taste with a lot of body (weight). This would be a good wine for someone who enjoys Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio. On the other hand, if you are looking for a wine that is easy to drink, has a low alcohol content and is bubbly you will want Prosecco Brut. This wine is like cotton candy in a bottle but without the sweetness.
Wines that Cost $15 To $17
These types of April wine come from the United States and Italy. They include Merlot, Francis Coppola, “Diamond Collection”, California, 2004; Morellino di Scansano, Bruni “Marteto”, Italy, 2004; and Zinfandel, Rosenblum Cellars “North Coast”, California, 2005.
Francis Coppola is a great merlot with loads of plums and toasty oaks and Morellino di Scansano’s grapes are similar to Sangiovese grapes but they are much more affordable because it does not carry a “designer label.”
Then the Zinfandel is America’s Grape and has a high alcohol content, full body and brawny nature, which packs a punch.
Wines that Cost Around $20
April wines that fills this category include Sancerre, (a.k.a. Sauvignon Blanc) Domaine Gerard Millet, France, 2005; Pinot Noir, A to Z, Oregon, 2004; Shiraz, Mitolo “Jester”, McLaren Vale, Australia, 2004; Abadia Retuerta, “Seleccion Especial, Sardon de Duero, Spain, 2001; and Cabernet Sauvignon, Ex Libris, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2005.
A little background on April wines
Sancerre (a.k.a. Sauvignon Blanc) Domaine Gerard Millet is an old world, European wine.
Pinot Noir comes with a screw cap.
Shiraz is part of Australia’s easy going approach to wine.
Abadia Retuerta has lots of flavors. This is because the Spanish love blending grapes and layering flavors. Even some high priced French wines contain Spanish wine.
Cabernet Sauvignon’s fruit was purchased from vineyards across the Columbia Valley. This makes for a nice blend.
The Most Expensive Wine
Chardonnay, Sonoma-Cutrer, Russian River Ranches, California, 2005 costs around $22 per bottle and it comes from the Russian River Valley in Sonoma County, California. This ripe, California sun-baked fruit has a touch of lip smacking acidity.
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