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THE WINE CAVE JOURNAL

Ideas for a life
well cellared.

Thoughtful guidance on collecting, preserving, displaying, and enjoying wine—drawn from more than two decades of experience.

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01Storage & preservation

Protect every bottle with the right temperature, humidity, and system.

02Cellar design

Create a beautiful, practical home for collections of every size.

03Wine rituals

Explore glassware, serving, decanting, and the pleasures around the bottle.

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The Importance of Climate Control in Wine Rooms

Temperature control is essential, as wine can lose its flavor if it gets too warm and spoil if it gets too cold. Humidity control is also important, as high humidity can cause wine corks to expand and let in air, which can spoil the wine and low humidity can dry out the corks and let in air. Furthermore, to better understand the importance of climate control in wine rooms...
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How to Build A Wine Cellar

The unique difference between the WhisperKOOL systems and traditional air conditioners is the maintenance of well conditioned humidity. Traditional air conditioning units are designed to cool quickly: as a result, humidity is...