The book not only covers the planning and construction of a home wine cellar it also covers topics ranging from the history of wine to how to choose wine glasses, cellar inventory control to cooling your cellar.
This is a worthwhile book for the novice and experienced wine collector alike.
Inside You Will Discover …
- How to build a wine cellar in a basement – You’ll learn the full construction method … building a stud wall, adding insulation, installing a vapor barrier, wall lining, doors, cellar lighting, installing a cooling unit … and more. Everything you need for a custom built home wine cellar.
- The Best Insulation For A Wine Cellar – insulation is critical to building a successful wine cellar
- How And Why To Install A Vapor Barrier – the vapor barrier protects your insulation from the humidity in the wine cellar. It must be installed correctly and it’s imperative to use a vapor barrier is you’re installing a cooling unit.
- Wine Cellar Lighting – you’ll require lighting to display your wines, however, you don’t want lighting that is so bright it increases the temperature in the cellar.
- Selecting A Door For Your Wine Cellar – the quality of the door is important for maintaining a stable temperature in the cellar. Don’t compromise on the type of door you install.
- Installing A Cooling Unit – If you require temperature control in your wine cellar you’ll discover which system is most suitable. We review Breezaire, WhisperKOOL, split systems, and more.
- Inventory control and wine cellar management – A good inventory control system is one of the most important but the least-considered elements in maintaining your wine investment.
- Hints on planning your wine cellar – Cellaring wine is often thought of as the preserve of the rich. However, people from all walks of life build home wine cellars. All you need is a love of wine and a nose for a bargain!
- Temperature controlled wine cabinets – If you don’t have space for a cellar this might be an option. But beware of the manufacturer’s bottle count – some manufacturers inflate the bottle count by reducing shelf size.
- How large should your cellar be – A simple guide to help you establish how many bottles you might want to cellar.
- Humidity and Temperature – The role of temperature and humidity in a wine cellar and how they affect the quality of the wine and the ageing process.
You’ll Also Discover …
- How to hold a wine glass. There is a right way to hold a wine glass. We’ll show you how and reveal why you should!
- How to taste wine like an expert. The four steps in tasting wine
- Cork, and the causes of cork taint
- How to choose wine glasses. The shape of the glass can dramatically increase the enjoyment of your wine
- Oak barrels. Why they are used and where they come from. Discover what the markings on the barrels mean.
