The Benefits of Wine Storage

Whether your a sommelier or a weekend wine enthusiast, buying wine in bulk is a great way to save money. It is typically cheaper to buy wine by the case rather than the bottle and for people with a favorite wine or a collection buying and storing their wine is the best way to save. Wine cannot be stored in just any storage space. It can go bad fairly easily if not stored properly. Many people turn to self-storage facilities that specialize in wine storage when their collections grow too large to keep on the kitchen wine rack.

Wine bought in bulk is delivered in a box or crate. The wine that is delivered in wooden crates travel well but when you are storing wine for any amount of time a more sturdy option is desirable. If you leave wine upright for too long you risk losing the wine. When stored upright, even at a Denver storage facility, corks will quickly dry out especially when stored in dry climates. When the cork dries, it could let air in and even begin disintegrating into your wine ruining it completely. In self-storage facilities that specialize in wine storage, strong racks are installed to keep the wine at the proper angle to ensure the cork stays moist. Wine storage lockers should be in an area away from any machines or vehicles that cause vibrations, but the storage shelves should also be strong enough to sustain if vibrations do occur.



Not all self-storage facilities are equipped to store your wine collection properly, so be sure to call or visit your self-storage manager and inquire about their options before moving your wine to the site. If your self-storage facility does not offer wine storage in Denver options you could ask about climate controlled storage space. If you have a good, solid wine storage rack with the proper tilt and build for what you need, renting a climate controlled storage locker will do the trick. The climate controlled space will help regulate the temperature and humidity the bottles need to endure helping wine stay good longer. If temperature, light and humidity fluctuate too regularly the wine will be damaged and your investment ruined. If you are not storing the wine for very long (maybe you have bought wine in bulk for a wedding or upcoming event), storing the wine in a dark storage locker, protected from huge heat or cold spikes, the wine will keep just fine. Ask your storage facility manager about the options and some of what they might suggest for your storage needs.