LifeTips has a great section dedicated to the storage of wine. Pretty much every
topic is touched upon from building your own wine rack to wine cellar cooling tips. Some quick and important storing
tips to keep in mind: keep bottles on their sides, store where there is little temperature fluctuation, high humidity
is important for long term storage, and pay attention to the age worthiness of your wine before they go past their
prime. Keep in mind wine cellars are not just meant to only be pleasing to the eye, but they must be just as functional
as they are attractive. The need for a vapor barrier is commonly ignored when your designer doesn’t have the
necessary knowledge of wine.
Domaine Chandon is famous for the their sparkling wines but they also make fine still wines that are perfect for summer. Case in point, their 2006 Domaine Chandon Unoaked Pinot Noir Rosé. Not only is it a screw cap (like their unoaked Chardonnay) but it has a gorgeous pink hue and a a nose of cherry blossom and lime. The wine itself is light and fruity with a refreshing snap but still tastes like a serious wine despite the rather Arbor-Mist-like color. It sells for $20.
