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Andrew
Grape Destemmer
Posts:77
 | | 03/11/2006 5:35 PM |
| I've been thinking about investing in a storage unit but I'm not sure what size to shoot for. I found a 45 bottle holder at $200 and wanted to get some opinions.
Heres the story:
I purchase wine once a month and usually pick up around 6 bottles. I allocate a set amount of money each month just for wine and never excced that number. I buy wine that I can enjoy immedately and also cellar.
Idealy, I would like to wait until after grad school (year and a half ) to invest in a larger unit (like the Vintage Keeper 100 plus) so I can use the extra income to pay off loans and such.
So, would it be pointless to spend the $200 now to keep a my againg wines safe for the time being? Or should I just wait and make the larger purchase after school? | | | |
| ojeffso
warren, new jersey
Wine Lover
Posts:4877
| | 03/11/2006 8:16 PM |
| | sounds like you will not be buying alot of expensive age worthy wines until after grad school. do you have access to an underground passive cellar? | | | |
| Bradley Molzen
Bayonne, NJ
Wine Lover
Posts:4955
| | 03/11/2006 8:33 PM |
| 18 months to go? How many do you typically buy to cellar each month?
Typically, in the North side of a basement, on the floor, it should be cool enough to cellar your wine. Parents house? Friends house you REALLY TRUST? :-) Also, if you have space, an old fridge can provide the space you need (maybe for free if someone is upgrading?) I know some on VC have gone that route.
However, if those options aren't available.... $200 could potentially give you the security of mind that your hard earned wines will be properly cared for.
I believe Costco has some units for cheap (or they rotate them in every now and then). | |
If you drink wine, you get smarter.... | |
| Budman
Master of Wine
Posts:11814
| | 03/12/2006 1:51 PM |
| | aes... My first cooling unit was a 50 bottle unit that we got as a wedding present. A year later, we bought a 900 bottle wine room. The 50 bottle unit is where I keep my 'near term' drinkers. I think that, if you purchase thw $200 unit, you'll find use for it later on, even if you purchase a larger one. It worked for us. | | | |
| Andrew
Grape Destemmer
Posts:77
| | 03/13/2006 3:14 AM |
| I dont really buy "expensive" wines but some I would like to hold for a couple years. ie the 04 Bellas Garden
I wish I did have a basement because that would be a great solution. I think I will end up purchasing a unit soon just to be on the safe side. Then, when the time comes to upgrade, use the old unit for 'near term drinkers' like Budman does.
Thanks for the suggestions. | | | |
| Bradley Molzen
Bayonne, NJ
Wine Lover
Posts:4955
| | 03/13/2006 3:05 PM |
| | Let use know what you find.... Good luck! | |
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| Mona_Lisa_Vito
Grape Sorter
Posts:228
| | 03/14/2006 5:48 PM |
| we also bought 2 cheap units (around $150 each) at Home Depot that hold about 40-45 bottles each, then a year later we bought the Eurocave 520. We ended up giving 1 of the small units to my parents and keep the other one in the garage - also for near term drinkers. This has also allowed us to move stuff out of the Eurocave, so we don't forget that it's there to drink soon - and make room for new purchases.
Just remember - whatever unit you choose, you will most certainly fill it up quicker than you imagined! | | | |
| Bradley Molzen
Bayonne, NJ
Wine Lover
Posts:4955
| | 03/22/2006 5:32 AM |
| Quote:
Just remember - whatever unit you choose, you will most certainly fill it up quicker than you imagined!
Isn't that the truth... you see all this empty space and just get this impulse or compulsion to fill it up ASAP! | |
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