The Official Wine Thread

[esoxm]

So I bought a house last week and just found out it has a 500+ bottle wine cellar. Downside - its completely unusable - sits behind a door in the garage with zero temperature control (the thermometer the previous owners installed shows its cooking at 80 degrees currently and 85% humidity - ie the exact exterior weather conditions).

 

[Girardian]

So I bought a house last week and just found out it has a 500+ bottle wine cellar. Downside - its completely unusable - sits behind a door in the garage with zero temperature control (the thermometer the previous owners installed shows its cooking at 80 degrees currently and 85% humidity - ie the exact exterior weather conditions).

Having had a dedicated wine room built (as I am sure others here have also) this is an easy problem to solve. What’s less easy to solve as whether or not the room has a vapor barrier. You simply install a room cooling unit (vented to the exterior) and ensure the door has a seal.

I have a WhisperKool unit -- I bought larger than what I need for the size of the room and (knock on wood) it's been reliable. If you don't have a vapor barrier in the room, then you can buy a unit with a humidity control as well as temp control.

If you have a spouse / partner you need to convince, the wine room can also serve in a pinch as an overflow temporary cooling area when you host large parties and run out of fridge space on warm days.

 

[usctrojans31]

So I bought a house last week and just found out it has a 500+ bottle wine cellar. Downside - its completely unusable - sits behind a door in the garage with zero temperature control (the thermometer the previous owners installed shows its cooking at 80 degrees currently and 85% humidity - ie the exact exterior weather conditions).

Call these guys: https://www.josephandcurtis.com/

Word on the street is that they'll do virtual consulting and work as advisors to local contractors. Have heard nothing but great things from friends who have used them.

 

[esoxm]

Interesting and thanks both - worth at least looking into potentially turning it into something usable.

 

[Omega Male]

Good basic stuff.

 

[NJE66]

Pinot noir dominated vintage Cava. I keep telling you gous

, don't knock it till you tried them

 

[Omega Male]

Really nice Right Bank Bordeaux blend.

 

[jcman311]

Last bottle marathon happening. Haven't seen anything yet too spectacular.

 

[Omega Male]

Nooner. I have the house to myself today for the first time in many moons.

 

[jcman311]

Rosé all day!

 

[Omega Male]

Rosé, nap, doobie, Doordash, TV, red as required, sleep of the just.

 

[usctrojans31]

Last bottle marathon happening. Haven't seen anything yet too spectacular.

The power hour was pretty meh. It ended on an absolute showstopper though — '99 DRC Grands-Echezeux OWC6 for $20K

 

[edmorel]

The power hour was pretty meh. It ended on an absolute showstopper though — '99 DRC Grands-Echezeux OWC6 for $20K

I copped a 6 pack.

 

[RedLantern]

I think I'm going to make an effort to drink more wine this fall/winter. At least 1-2 bottles per week. I have a lot of 2012/2013 stock that should be in a good drinking window now.

 

[venividivicibj]

Frogs Leap Cab yesterday. One of the best values in Napa.