When building a custom wine cellar, every client has his storage and aesthetic requirements. There are essential factors for would-be wine cellar owners that must be discussed and taken into consideration during the planning stage, including the location where the wine room will be built, size of the collection, types of bottles and wines to be stored, existing home décor, and budget. The final look and ambiance of the wine cellar must not be overlooked either.
Blue Grouse Wine Cellars has always used its experience and expertise in designing and building Vancouver custom wine cellars to exceed the expectations of its clients.
Let’s talk about one of the projects they have completed with excellence.
The Glass Custom Wine Cellar West Vancouver
Blue Grouse’s client in Vancouver, Canada love to socialize and entertain friends which is one of the reasons they decided to invest in a residential wine cellar.
Their desire was to add a focal point to their residence that could impress guests and allow them to create a memorable wine drinking experience. The Blue Grouse Wine Cellars team achieved this by constructing an all-glass custom wine display.
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How do you make sure that the wines you have in your collection are of the best quality? Ensuring freshness and taste quality of wine is quiet a challenging task. But, with proper wine storage, your wine will surely satisfy your guests’ palate during a party in your Vancouver custom wine cellar.
Poor storage conditions often result in wine flaws. Wine flaws are minor attributes that cause wine to be less than enjoyable. By keeping wine in a wine cellar that can stabilize temperature and humidity, proper storage can be achieved and wine flaws can be prevented.
We have this notion that the longer the wine is stored, the better it tastes. Basically, we all have to remember that only a small percentage of fine wines on the market benefit from long term aging. Most wines are best enjoyed within a few years of release.
Common Causes of Wine Flaws and Tips for Proper Wine Storage
Too Much Heat
We have to take note that it is important to keep wine cool, but not too cool. Heat is the number one enemy of wine, but make sure not to keep it somewhere so cold that it could freeze. If the storage area is too hot, wine often become oxidized and get “cooked”, resulting in flat aromas and flavors. This is why wine racks must not be placed near sources of heat such as appliances.
Vibration
Vibration must also be avoided so as not to disturb wine’s sediments. Disturbed sediments can cause unpleasant flavour in wine. Wine must also be kept in a dark area because too much exposure to light can affect the quality your most precious wines. Keeping these wines without much further consideration may result in wine flaws.
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Engaging in a wine cellar project requires time, money, effort, and of course, a professional wine cellar builder. The main purpose of custom wine cellars is to provide wines the ideal storage conditions needed for graceful aging. Wines which are stored in a room without stable temperature and humidity will result in wine faults, thus wasting your precious investment.
In many parts around the world including Vancouver, Canada, many wine collectors have invested in a residential wine cellar so they can easily access their wines in addition to providing a climate-controlled environment for their favorite vintages. A wine cellar is also a great place for wine tasting parties with friends.
Is your wine collection growing or do you plan to add more to it in the future? If yes, and you’re using wine racks or a wine cabinet to store your collection, now is the time to build a wine cellar for your bottles. Any area in your house can be converted into a wine storage room – leave everything to your trusted Vancouver wine cellar builder.
Blue Grouse Wine Cellars is a company based in British Columbia with the utmost dedication in providing wine storage solutions and excellent customer service to their clients.
Vancouver Wine Cellar Solutions – Which One is Best for You
Blue Grouse Wine Cellars offers two wine cellar solutions – modular wine cellars and custom wine cellars. Let’s identify the difference between the two.
Modular Wine Cellars