Most people that are interested in wines are also curious about how it's made. It's common knowledge that wine is the fermented juice of grapes, but there are a number of stages in the process that lend a wine its distinctive character. If we were to...
When it comes to white wine varieties, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay and Riesling are the most popular varieties. The wines that are produced from these grapes can be place-name wines or varietal wines - these don't make mention of the grape variety on...
When it comes to getting a custom built cellar designed, you want to ensure that the best, most practical and aesthetically appealing materials and features are used in the installation. Most people prefer wooden racks to store their wines. While there are a number of...
There's no doubt about the fact that red wine is the favourite of collectors. If you store fine red wines in the right manner, you will be able to see them develop and age over the years. When it comes to storing reds, temperature is...
Most wine bottles have standard sizes and shapes though some come in exotic forms. When you plan your cellar, you need to consider the bottle sizes in your collection before you move on to the design stage. The last thing you want is to create...
It's said that wine gets better with age, but this saying should be taken with a pinch of salt. If truth be told, most wines don't get better with age. Only the finest, premium wines benefit from aging. What we need to keep in view...
If you are considering getting a wine cellar installed in your home, it's something that will have to be planned carefully. Building a cellar of any size involves certain modifications. It will also involve a significant monetary investment, based on the number of changes that...
Wine cellaring is a trend that is catching up in a big way in Australia. However, many people that jump onto this bandwagon also have extremely strong emotional bonds with wine. At times, these ties are built by childhood memories and the wine that was...
If you are planning on getting a wine cellar installed in your home, it's important that you focus on planning it well. Conduct a certain amount of research online, and consult expert wine cellar designers. They would be able to provide you all the information...
Custom wine cellar design is a mix of various aspects and components and it's important to plan each of them well, to create a whole that looks stunning, is functional and has a cohesive appearance. A wine cellar can never be considered to be complete...