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A wine rack is a must as you will soon discover as you explore the world of wine and your love of it and inventory grows. Your storage rack will be an indispensable tool to house your favorite wines properly. When choosing a rack for your wine collection, there are five key points that you should consider.
- Orientation of the Wine Bottle on the Wine Rack – During long-term wine storage, the cork must be kept moist to prevent air from entering the bottle, spoiling the wine. Two methods to keep your wine – horizontal storage or upside-down storage of your wine bottles. While the horizontal storage method is significantly more popular, you should choose an orientation that works for your space constraints.
- Growing Wine Collection – You will not need an expansive rack if you intend to buy and collect wine. A climate controlled wine storage room is recommended for large and expensive wine collections. You can purchase modular racks online for anywhere from 3 bottles up to more than 10,000 bottles.
- Location of the Rack – While tempting to place your rack in the kitchen or living room to show off your wine collection, wines need to be stored in a cool, dark atmosphere for optimal maturation. Pick a location that can be kept between 50 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit and will never be in direct sunlight.
- Rack Material – While most retail racks today are made of either wire, wood or metal, there are some available in other materials as well. As long as the material is sturdy and will support your wine collection, there is no advantage for one material or the other. Pick a rack that appeals to you.
- Where to Purchase Your Rack – racks are sold in many outlets, local wine stores, home improvement stores, and more. However, the largest variety of wine racks can be found online (check out the link on this page for places to shop) where you can find anything from wood to French wine racks.
When purchasing a rack online, you are able to browse through their inventory and select the perfect rack for your situation. Many online wine stores offer significant discount savings (even free or low cost shipping) compared to brick and mortar retail outlets.
Now that you have found the perfect rack, make sure you mount it securely to the wall to prevent it from tipping over – this is especially important if you have small children or pets in your household.
A wine rack is an essential component to the wine enthusiast’s collection and should reflect the personality of its owner while keeping the wine at its optimal conditions.
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