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Who's into wine?
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Depends on the brand and model of the cooler, any specific brand you are looking into? What price point? And...if I may ask, what wines are you looking to hold?
Rod
Rod
No..no specific brand or model...don't know much about the coolers. I'm looking under $200...only need a small one.
The one bottle that is most important to me is my 2003 Silver Oaks, Napa, Cab. Then I have a 2008 Imagery, Sonoma, Sauvignon Blanc, that I'd like to keep a while (it's the girlfriends LOL). Then I have some random bottles...nothing else crazy though.
The one bottle that is most important to me is my 2003 Silver Oaks, Napa, Cab. Then I have a 2008 Imagery, Sonoma, Sauvignon Blanc, that I'd like to keep a while (it's the girlfriends LOL). Then I have some random bottles...nothing else crazy though.
I was also just told that most wine cooler\refrigerators are really only good for storing wine for about a year.
The more expensive models do have humidity control built into them. But may be able to do it o0n the cheap by getting a hygrometer or better yet a small electronic humidification system made for cigar humidors.
The more expensive models do have humidity control built into them. But may be able to do it o0n the cheap by getting a hygrometer or better yet a small electronic humidification system made for cigar humidors.
the Silver Oak will age well, another 10 years maybe if stored well. The Imagery I am not familiar with but I am not a big fan of Sav Blancs... ;D DO you have a basement? Would work better than a cheap fridge, nothing you put into the little frisge will keep it from drying out.
Rod
Rod
I'm not sure of the humidity. It has seperate settings for whites and reds.how long do u need it stored for? I have a storgae unit in PA where all my wine is stored and I can house it for you there...or even here at my Club in North Jersey, but it could not be for more than months, not years.
If you are looking for a short term solution so you don't have to jump into something you may not like, just let me know.
Rod
If you are looking for a short term solution so you don't have to jump into something you may not like, just let me know.
Rod
I found this one http://www.edgestar.com/products/winecooler/TWR181ES.asp It says it keeps the humidity at the correct levels....not sure how it would though.
Thanks Rod!! I appreciate the offer!! I'm looking to store the one bottle for a few years. I had a 93 Silver Oaks, Napa Valley Cab about a two years ago that was very well cared for and OMG it was incredible!!
I've been thinking about building a wine collection and I have expensive taste LOL.
I've been thinking about building a wine collection and I have expensive taste LOL.
from the manufactor website...
Thermoelectric wine coolers provide the ideal storage space for your wine
Temperature stability is extremely important to the life and flavor of your wine, as extreme heat will prematurely age wine while extreme cold will stunt a wine's growth. Wine refrigerators are specifically designed to not just preserve but to age your wine. Storing and aging wine properly, brings out its true characteristics and full flavor potential. With a controlled environment perfectly suited to meet the needs of both young and aged wine, a wine refrigerator not only protects and stores wine but does so efficiently and affordably.
Thermoelectric cooling is ideal
Thermoelectric "Peltier" coolers are solid-state electronic devices that directly convert electricity to a temperature difference. Without moving parts, thermoelectric coolers are inherently reliable and require little to no maintenance.
Thermoelectric wine coolers provide optimal humid climate
Thermoelectric cooling nodes provide precise and easy temperature control by using an appropriate temperature control circuit, thermoelectric coolers can control temperatures to an accuracy of ±0.1. Thereby maintaining the optimal humidity without temperature fluctuations.
I am no electrical engineer so I have no clue if all of this makes sens or it's just something cool marketing came up with...
rod
Thermoelectric wine coolers provide the ideal storage space for your wine
Temperature stability is extremely important to the life and flavor of your wine, as extreme heat will prematurely age wine while extreme cold will stunt a wine's growth. Wine refrigerators are specifically designed to not just preserve but to age your wine. Storing and aging wine properly, brings out its true characteristics and full flavor potential. With a controlled environment perfectly suited to meet the needs of both young and aged wine, a wine refrigerator not only protects and stores wine but does so efficiently and affordably.
Thermoelectric cooling is ideal
Thermoelectric "Peltier" coolers are solid-state electronic devices that directly convert electricity to a temperature difference. Without moving parts, thermoelectric coolers are inherently reliable and require little to no maintenance.
Thermoelectric wine coolers provide optimal humid climate
Thermoelectric cooling nodes provide precise and easy temperature control by using an appropriate temperature control circuit, thermoelectric coolers can control temperatures to an accuracy of ±0.1. Thereby maintaining the optimal humidity without temperature fluctuations.
I am no electrical engineer so I have no clue if all of this makes sens or it's just something cool marketing came up with...
rod
I wish people responded to my reef ?'s like they do to your wine ?'s HAHAHA ;D I have had stuff from my parents basement that has been there for prob around 2 years with no problems They been doing the fingerlakes for years, so everythings all mixed up. Some of it might even be more than 2 years. Their wine room in the basement is prob in the mid 50's all year. And of course the humidity is higher in the basement. Do you have a friend with a basement that stays cooler?
water will cause mold on the cork...I will gladly hold it for you...I am a big fan of silver oak... ;D
rod
rod
Ok, I am not a wine connoisseur, but I think I can help you with this. The peltier (thermoelectric) coolers would be ideal in my mind because the cooling and heating is electric. A compressor style fridge vibrates the wine, which I would think is bad.
In regard to humidity control, wet a sponge and wring out all of the water so it is just damp and place that in the fridge. You will need a hygrometer and watch the humidity in the fridge. Keep it above 50% and below 70%. Above 70% and you will start seeing mold. The sponge will dry out after a few days and you will need to repeat this probably twice a week.
In regard to humidity control, wet a sponge and wring out all of the water so it is just damp and place that in the fridge. You will need a hygrometer and watch the humidity in the fridge. Keep it above 50% and below 70%. Above 70% and you will start seeing mold. The sponge will dry out after a few days and you will need to repeat this probably twice a week.