Wine cellars are specifically designed to be in cold and dark spaces. While there’s a lot of information on cooling available online, the element of darkness is often left out. Wine cellar designers have limited resources to create the perfect illumination for state-of-the-art cellars. The importance of lighting for wine cellars cannot be stressed […]
One of the most critical aspects of a wine cellar is maintaining the right temperature. A vapour barrier is one method of controlling the climate in this space. While most wine cellar owners are unfamiliar, with what a vapour barrier is and how it works, it’s a good idea to educate yourself to guarantee your […]
Your wine cellar’s integrity depends on various aspects, and the most important one is maintenance. Just as you get your vehicle maintained regularly, you must also ensure that this feature in your home gets the attention it needs to keep it in excellent condition at all times. Wine cellars have several features and elements that […]
If you want to preserve wine properly and create a custom wine cellar, you must first learn more about wine cellar insulation. Even the finest cooling systems will fail to maintain the precise temperature and humidity required for wine storage without proper insulation. Building a wine cellar is a time-consuming task with several things to […]
Many Pinot Noirs mention the winemaking procedure as “Cold Soak” on the back of the label. If you visit tasting rooms in wineries, you may hear from the tasting room hosts or winemakers that the wine in your glass, for example, was cold-soaked for three days. Many Californian wines and most mid-to-high-end Pinot Noirs will […]
There is a variety of chemical compounds found in wine, with wine tannins being the most well-known. Those compounds are in precisely the right proportion when wine production and wine storage are carried out correctly, and its chemical structure can be upset by any one component. A wine’s taste and smell can tell us if […]
When you finally decide to have a wine cellar installed in your house, you need to first think about how much space it will take up. When you come to a well-established and reputed company like us at Signature Cellars, you can rest assured knowing that we will provide you with high-quality customised solutions. A […]
Many aspects affect wine flavour. Winemakers do many things that affect the resulting liquid’s flavour, apart from natural differences in grapes. While most people know that aging wines in oak barrels affect their flavour, producers use several other techniques to make better wines. Here we look at what they are: 1. Date of Harvest At […]
Once you start collecting wine, you’ll need to find a suitable place to store all your bottles. Some people begin with a wine refrigerator or cooler but soon discover that it isn’t the best wine storage solution. The refrigerator or cooler can’t hold their growing wine collection, and the next logical step is to build […]
If you are a wine enthusiast and are considering building a custom wine cellar in your home, the project can be pretty exciting. This structure is perfect for storing your wine bottles safely and adequately, and it can be the ideal space to showcase your collection. Depending on the amount of space you have in […]