Temperature and Wine Storage
As we all know that temperature is one of the most important factors to storage your wines.
Temperature Degree Number
The optimal storage temperature for white wines is 40-52 degrees, while reds should be 52--60 degrees. The low to mid 50's is best for both types of wine.
Temperature Stability
Temperature is very important, the stability of the temperature is even more important. A slow 10 degree swing in temperature between seasons is acceptable, but frequent and rapid fluctuations can severely damage wine.A wine will age more quickly as its storage temperature increases. Conversely, the colder the storage temperature, the slower the aging process. This does not mean that freezing will make for a good tasting wine for all time; storing your wine at too low of a temperature will damage the wine as well.
So, you may want to consider the volume of wine you will be storing. For storing up to a couple hundred bottles, try a free-standing wine cellar. These self contained units feature temperature control, and are available in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles. If you plan to store more that a couple hundred bottles, it is usually more economical to build a wine rack storage system. Check the Wine Cellar Storage Racks.
