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ChangeMe

Grape Picker
Posts:1

01/09/2007 6:57 PM
I am just getting into wine and collecting. I recently recieved a wine cooler for christmas, the only problem is that the cooler is a multi-stage. The top is for reds, the middle for whites and the bottom is for champange. I only drink reds. I'm wondering if anyone can suggest a company or brand, maybe even a specific model of wine cooler that I can set up for just reds? Again, I am new to this so I don;t really want to break the bank on this. If there is alread a thread for this, please point me to it. Thanks.

Rothko

Palm Beach

Wine Thief
Posts:2843

01/09/2007 10:07 PM
I thought this thread was about wine coolers like Bartles & James! Anyways, welcome to Vinocellar. You will get lots of advice here. My two cents' worth is this: Don't buy a wine cooler yet. If you are just starting out with wines you really don't need to be buying collectible wines that need to be stored for long-term aging. You should just be buying everyday wines that can sit for a couple of weeks or months in a dark closet or cabinet. So, save your money for now, and develop your palate. When you have figured out what kinds of wine you really enjoy, then you can begin to think about buying the wines that will require a wine cellar (and keep in mind that tastes change, so even if you think you know what you like now, the wines you buy to store away may not be what you'll like in 10 years).

Winetex

Austin, Texas

Master of Wine
Posts:10373

01/09/2007 10:40 PM
Welcome to VinoCellar. If you already have a cooler just set all of the thermometers to 55 degrees, go from there and store your reds. If there is only one thermometer, do the same. Rothko is right about future expansion. When you are ready to expand triple what you think you will need and it might hold you a while in this addictive hobby.

juggernt

Tampa, FL, USA

Wine Bottler
Posts:3318

01/10/2007 6:34 PM
Welcome to VC. Post early, post often!

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R8der

Livermore, CA

Barrel Filler
Posts:1025

01/12/2007 6:15 AM
You know, this rule of tripling isn't really all that accurate. I remember my first wine rack held 30 bottles...and I thought "who in the hell could need more than that?" I then bought a Eurocave that held about 170 bottles (with all of the drawers)...and thought..."cool....I'm set for life now". Four years, two Eurocaves and two offsite storage lockers later.....I still have boxes full of wine sitting on the floor! Take what you think you might collect, and multiply by 10....double that......then start getting your wine shipped to work so your wife/significant other doesn't see you carting all the wine off to storage. Trust me! Chris

Budman

Master of Wine
Posts:11814

01/12/2007 8:49 AM
R8der... I couldn't agree more. Excellent commentary. I also bought more storage than I thought I'd ever need, and yes, there are boxes on the basement floor!!!!

stemor

Collierville, TN

Wine Thief
Posts:2807

01/14/2007 1:34 AM
Plan immediately for 500 bottles, then adjust upward from there as necessary.

Cheers, y'all

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