Comments for Winston's Wisdoms - A WineEnthusiast.com Blog http://blog.wineenthusiast.com Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:09:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Wine Storage Misconceptions: The Truth About Your Reds & Whites by Greg Nordstrom http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/2008/04/08/wine-storage-misconceptions-the-truth-about-your-reds-whites/comment-page-1/#comment-3370 Greg Nordstrom Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:09:12 +0000 http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/index.php/2008/04/08/wine-storage-misconceptions-the-truth-about-your-reds-whites/#comment-3370 our SE Minnesota home has a wood foundation with a 6ft by 20 ft basement closet underneath the cement slab (8" thick) that is our front porch. Being below grade and under the cement slab, winter temperatures range around mid to upper 50s F, and summer upwards of 65-70F. This is below ideal fermentation temperatures year round, and seems to serve well. I have had $100 Cabs stored for upwards of 5 years in this closet (total age 8 years) that have been absolutely delicious. Humidity is stable (so don't think the cords are affected by variability) and it is incomplete darkness except when we are in the closet for things -- like storing or retrieving wine! So overall, I think a temperature below 70F -- below 65 F for 9 months of 12? -- seems to not accelerate aging, with the caveat that a dark and humidity stable location may be an important factor overall. our SE Minnesota home has a wood foundation with a 6ft by 20 ft basement closet underneath the cement slab (8″ thick) that is our front porch. Being below grade and under the cement slab, winter temperatures range around mid to upper 50s F, and summer upwards of 65-70F. This is below ideal fermentation temperatures year round, and seems to serve well. I have had $100 Cabs stored for upwards of 5 years in this closet (total age 8 years) that have been absolutely delicious. Humidity is stable (so don’t think the cords are affected by variability) and it is incomplete darkness except when we are in the closet for things — like storing or retrieving wine!

So overall, I think a temperature below 70F — below 65 F for 9 months of 12? — seems to not accelerate aging, with the caveat that a dark and humidity stable location may be an important factor overall.

]]> Comment on Wine Wisdoms #51: Get To Know Your Wine Slang by Wine Wisdoms #51: Get To Know Your Wine Slang | Winegasm News and Events http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/2010/03/18/wine-wisdoms-51-get-to-know-your-wine-slang/comment-page-1/#comment-3369 Wine Wisdoms #51: Get To Know Your Wine Slang | Winegasm News and Events Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:00:58 +0000 http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/?p=443#comment-3369 [...] by Erika S., Wine Enthusiast Companies This entry was posted in Events by admin. Bookmark the permalink. [...] [...] by Erika S., Wine Enthusiast Companies This entry was posted in Events by admin. Bookmark the permalink. [...]

]]> Comment on Caring for your EuroCave: 3 Simple Steps Towards Long-Lasting Wine Protection by Ed Willey http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/2009/04/20/caring-for-your-eurocave-3-simple-steps-towards-long-lasting-wine-protection/comment-page-1/#comment-3368 Ed Willey Sat, 31 Mar 2012 18:22:25 +0000 http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/index.php/2009/04/20/caring-for-your-eurocave-3-simple-steps-towards-long-lasting-wine-protection/#comment-3368 And now today's little "present" is that the door alarm indicator is on and the unit won't cool. I tried locking the door to ensure good contact for the door sensor. Is it possible for the door alarm indicator to come on in the event of another type of problem? Does the door sensor become demagnetized? And now today’s little “present” is that the door alarm indicator is on and the unit won’t cool. I tried locking the door to ensure good contact for the door sensor. Is it possible for the door alarm indicator to come on in the event of another type of problem? Does the door sensor become demagnetized?

]]> Comment on Caring for your EuroCave: 3 Simple Steps Towards Long-Lasting Wine Protection by Ed Willey http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/2009/04/20/caring-for-your-eurocave-3-simple-steps-towards-long-lasting-wine-protection/comment-page-1/#comment-3367 Ed Willey Sat, 31 Mar 2012 06:26:02 +0000 http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/index.php/2009/04/20/caring-for-your-eurocave-3-simple-steps-towards-long-lasting-wine-protection/#comment-3367 I have the same issue as Ruben. I would like to find a solution, too. I have the same issue as Ruben. I would like to find a solution, too.

]]> Comment on Corkscrew Styles: Pick Your Preference by John Gavigan http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/2008/07/01/corkscrew-styles-pick-your-preference/comment-page-1/#comment-3364 John Gavigan Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:00:21 +0000 http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/index.php/2008/07/01/corkscrew-styles-pick-your-preference/#comment-3364 What is the best way to open a 6L bottle? What is the best way to open a 6L bottle?

]]> Comment on Meet Our Wine Storage Consultants: Marshall Tilden by EdgeStar 84 Can Built In Beverage Cooler for $255.49 « TheGoodBuy.net http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/2012/01/19/meet-our-wine-storage-consultants-marshall-tilden/comment-page-1/#comment-3349 EdgeStar 84 Can Built In Beverage Cooler for $255.49 « TheGoodBuy.net Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:19:18 +0000 http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/?p=767#comment-3349 [...] Meet Our Wine Storage Consultants: Marshall Tilden by Erika S. (wineenthusiast.com) [...] [...] Meet Our Wine Storage Consultants: Marshall Tilden by Erika S. (wineenthusiast.com) [...]

]]> Comment on Aerators and Decanters: What’s the Difference? by Step Up Your Wine Experience with an Aerator « Culinarily Curious http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/2009/02/11/aerators-and-decanters-whats-the-difference/comment-page-1/#comment-3347 Step Up Your Wine Experience with an Aerator « Culinarily Curious Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:18:28 +0000 http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/index.php/2009/02/11/aerators-and-decanters-whats-the-difference/#comment-3347 [...] confirmed my conclusion (gotta love the Internet when you’re second-guessing yourself). Wine Enthusiast says “So, what’s the difference? The difference is time. If you have limited time to spare and [...] [...] confirmed my conclusion (gotta love the Internet when you’re second-guessing yourself). Wine Enthusiast says “So, what’s the difference? The difference is time. If you have limited time to spare and [...]

]]> Comment on How to Shop for a Lever Style Corkscrew by Doug and Linda King http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/2009/01/22/how-to-shop-for-a-lever-style-corkscrew/comment-page-1/#comment-3346 Doug and Linda King Fri, 24 Feb 2012 01:10:28 +0000 http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/index.php/2009/01/22/how-to-shop-for-a-lever-style-corkscrew/#comment-3346 Bought a rabbit, wore out a worm in a month, Not impressed! got a , what I think is a Screwpull lever type or a Q Quicksilver , I wish someone would give me input to which one I have?? No name anywhere. Looks like both. I do have two , both Christmas gifts , one broke and sheared an aluminum pin after two bottles and the other one is kickin' butt and takin' names but I still am going to need worms eventually Bought a rabbit, wore out a worm in a month, Not impressed! got a , what I think is a Screwpull lever type or a Q Quicksilver , I wish someone would give me input to which one I have?? No name anywhere. Looks like both. I do have two , both Christmas gifts , one broke and sheared an aluminum pin after two bottles and the other one is kickin’ butt and takin’ names but I still am going to need worms eventually

]]> Comment on What is Ambient Temperature and How Does it Affect Your Cellar? by winestorage http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/2011/10/25/what-is-ambient-temperature-and-how-does-it-affect-your-cellar/comment-page-1/#comment-3339 winestorage Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:11:34 +0000 http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/?p=704#comment-3339 Yes..the ambient temperature of the intended venting area should not be higher than 85 degrees F in order for proper operation of the cooling unit..! Yes..the ambient temperature of the intended venting area should not be higher than 85 degrees F in order for proper operation of the cooling unit..!

]]> Comment on Caring for your EuroCave: 3 Simple Steps Towards Long-Lasting Wine Protection by Ruben Kendrick http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/2009/04/20/caring-for-your-eurocave-3-simple-steps-towards-long-lasting-wine-protection/comment-page-1/#comment-3338 Ruben Kendrick Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:47:04 +0000 http://blog.wineenthusiast.com/index.php/2009/04/20/caring-for-your-eurocave-3-simple-steps-towards-long-lasting-wine-protection/#comment-3338 David: I have a 2007 Classic 1 temp v 283. I am having water collect on the metal shelf (inside the unit above the motor). The water was partially absorbed by the wooden rack that sits on that shelf and caused a mold problem. I did a complete cleaning of the unit and got rid of the mold. However, I still have water collecting on the shelf that I wipe up every couple of days. Should I raise the back legs slightly and have the water fall to the bottom of the unit and drain outside or is there another issue that I need to correct? Thanks! David: I have a 2007 Classic 1 temp v 283. I am having water collect on the metal shelf (inside the unit above the motor). The water was partially absorbed by the wooden rack that sits on that shelf and caused a mold problem. I did a complete cleaning of the unit and got rid of the mold. However, I still have water collecting on the shelf that I wipe up every couple of days. Should I raise the back legs slightly and have the water fall to the bottom of the unit and drain outside or is there another issue that I need to correct? Thanks!

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