The Proper Temperature For Wine Barrel And Bottle Storage
The wine industry has done significant testing over the years and have come to the conclusion that a constant temperature between 55 °F and 60 °F (13.0 °C and 15.5 °C) is optimal for wine storage and aging. The moderate climate in Northern California results in uniform air temperatures underground, usually about 58 °F (14.5 °C), which is the optimal temperature for wine caves.
In the wine growing regions in many areas of California land is scarce and the values are high. Therefore non-agricultural development is often restricted which limits the building of storage warehouses. Hence the need in Northern California for wine storage caves and there are an estimated 130 to 150 caves which are used for wine aging, barrel storage, and tasting rooms.
If you want to create your own wine storage cave it can be done easily and with any budget you have, all you need to do is find the right manufacturer who has the expertise and experience to create exactly what you want. Coastal have been creating wine cellars for many years and can create yours using kit racks, semi-custom wine racks or even custom wine racks.