Wine Storage And Self Storage

Wine is very fickle by nature.  Its looks, aroma, and taste are all affected by many different factors.  Proper temperature, humidity, lighting, etc. are all vital in the storage of wine.
 
There are a lot of variables for an average person to contend with so now many self storage and property management groups are accommodating this niche in the market.  And since self storage is typically month to month it is perfect for a person who is storing wine short term (under six months) or long term.  Private collectors, restaurants, and even vineyards use self storage and property management groups for this commodity.

• Wine needs to be stored between 55-60 degrees Fahrenheit in order to slow the aging process.  This temperature needs to be kept at a constant, since fluctuating temperatures can cause the wine to expand and contract, loosening the cork.  This allows oxygen to mix with the wine causing the wine to go bad.
• Property management groups will keep the humidity between 70 and 80 percent. Any lower and the cork will dry out, causing high levels of evaporation and exposure to oxygen, again oxidizing the wine.  If the humidity level is too high then mold will grow.
• Wine needs to be kept in a dark area.  Light can cause the wine to form a haze and can have other unpleasant effects on its bouquet and taste. Light can cause wine to become Light Struck where it picks up the taste and smell of wet cardboard.  (You can put a bottle of sparkling wine near a fluorescent light for about a month to experience this.)
• Wine needs to be free of vibrations and kept away from any other items that emit odors.
• Vibrations negatively affect the evolution of the wine, and this product has a tendency to pick up odors of anything stored nearby.

In other words, the worse place on earth to store wine is on top of the refrigerator!  The temperature fluctuates, there is too much light, the compressor causes vibrations, the humidity level it not constant, there are always food odors in the kitchen, etc!

Alas, self storage facilities and property management groups are a perfect solution when it comes to the dilemma of where to store the wine!

There are many reasons people choose to use a self storage facility or a property management group to store their wine.  Space is obviously a huge factor. Folks living in a small home or condos owned by property management groups do not have enough room for proper wine storage.  Someone living in a rental apartment is usually unable to convert a closet or the basement to a wine cellar.  Plus, oftentimes once a person starts a small collection of wine the hobby becomes addicting and the collector runs out of space.  What started out as just a few bottles can turn into pallets!

Other reasons wine connoisseurs use self storage or property management groups is for the peace of mind.  Self storage facilities and property management groups that specialize in wine storage usually have a backup generator in case of a power outage, to ensure a constant temperature and humidity levels.  They often have misters (like in the produce department of a grocery store) to keep the humidity levels higher.  And self storage facilities and property management groups always have great security, so one does not have to worry about the neighbors during the Super Bowl party.  The inventory is usually all computerized, and the customers are often able to monitor their wine collection via the self storage facilities or property management groups website. 

Reputation is extremely important in the self storage industry and property management groups where storing wine is concerned.  And owners of self storage facilities property management groups realize that wine lovers are a very cliquish group, and that Word of Mouth can have a huge impact.  That is why with the Baby Boomers new love of wine has become self storage facilities providing the proper accommodations!  

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