{"id":19718,"date":"2014-07-27T18:37:55","date_gmt":"2014-07-27T22:37:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/?p=19718"},"modified":"2014-07-27T18:55:18","modified_gmt":"2014-07-27T22:55:18","slug":"wine-cellar-build-cost-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wine-cellar-build-cost-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Building a Wine Cellar: Costly Mistakes to Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"WineCellarGiorgio\"<\/a>Here are some mistakes to void when building a cellar.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t wait until you have a large collection.<\/strong><\/p>\n

You don\u2019t need to amass hundreds of bottles before you consider building a cellar. In fact, it\u2019s best to take the opposite approach: build the cellar and then fill it.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t want good wines to cook in the heat of some closet or to freeze over-chilled in an icy basement. And if you do keep your wine in the basement, it may have to rub shoulders with undesirable influences such as harsh solvents or cans of paint.<\/p>\n

These chemicals break down over time and can seep into your wine through the cork.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t use the wrong tools.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Long-term wine storage has specific requirements, and trying to substitute other equipment can be costly.<\/p>\n

For instance, you want a cool area but using a standard air-conditioner isn\u2019t wise because it removes the humidity necessary to keep your corks moist. That\u2019s also why you shouldn\u2019t keep your wine in the fridge for longer than a week.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t carpet your cellar floor instead of using tile: carpeting holds mould-inducing moisture.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why redwood, though expensive, is the best wood for racking wine since it\u2019s naturally odor-free, doesn\u2019t require staining to look good, resists rot and mildew, and is strong relative to its weight.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t blow your budget.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The cost of a cellar can range from a few hundred dollars for some racks to more than $50,000 for a built-in customized storage area.<\/p>\n

A good compromise is a space some ten feet square and a budget of $5,000. (You can save some money by choosing less expensive finishes, tiles and lighting.) You can then spend your savings on more delicious wine.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t overlook protecting your collection.<\/strong><\/p>\n

As your cellar grows, you might want to install an alarm system that can page you in the event of a break-in or power failure.<\/p>\n

As well, remember to insure your collection for its replacement cost rather than its purchase price. A number of insurance companies now offer special clauses for wine collections, just as they do for art and jewelry.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget to have fun.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although a cellar protects your investment in wine, don\u2019t lose sight of the fact that it\u2019s mainly there for your enjoyment. A cellar celebrates all that wine encompasses: taste, history, science, culture, friendship and intimacy.<\/p>\n

Here are more wine cellar options<\/strong><\/a> to consider.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Here are some mistakes to void when building a cellar. Don\u2019t wait until you have a large collection. You don\u2019t need to amass hundreds of bottles before you consider building a cellar. In fact, it\u2019s best to take the opposite approach: build the cellar and then fill it. You don\u2019t want good wines to cook in the heat of some closet or to freeze over-chilled in an icy basement. And if you do keep your wine in the basement, it may have to rub shoulders with undesirable influences such as harsh solvents or cans of paint. These chemicals break down […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[943,6,940,942,944,939,935,934,937,936,932,933,941,118,938,931],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19718","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-aging-wine","category-wine-cellars-accessories","category-custom-wine-cellar","category-stock-wine-cellar","category-vintage-chart","category-wine-cabinet","category-wine-cellar-accessories","category-wine-cellar-book","category-wine-cellar-conditions","category-wine-cellar-cooling-unit","category-wine-cellar-design","category-wine-cellar-reviews","category-wine-cellar-wines","category-wine-cellars-2","category-wine-fridge","category-wine-rack"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19718","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19718"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19718\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19903,"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19718\/revisions\/19903"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19718"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19718"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19718"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}