Wine comes in all different shapes, sizes, textures, tones, and tannins. It has developed over thousands of years of cultivation. The variety of grapes developed rather quickly, likewise the grapes themselves spread geographically rather quickly. Have you ever wondered though. How does that delicious alcohol get stored? How was it stored throughout history?

The actual bottles are a rather recent invention. Think about the thousands of years that it was stored in huge wooden barrels. Throughout the past few hundred years the bottles have found new and interesting ways to be stored. Introducing the wine rack. A place that can easily and effectively store. Stores the cork at a slightly downward angle to prevent oxidizing the cork and fluid. Stores it in a dark environment keeping U.V. light from destroying it. Stores it in a cool environment keeping it from over heating and consequently spoiling. A wine rack when compared to previous storage solutions is an absolute marvel.

So how does one sort through the many, many, different styles of racks out there?

First decide on Function and Necessity.

A word on necessity. Sure we would all love to have our own cellar. But before you go and research ¨how to build a wine cellar¨ make sure you check to see if it is even necessary. The large majority of collectors are very casual and a few standing racks will suffice. Do you have an extensive collection of a thousand bottles? Are you continually updating your collection? Well in that case it might make sense to actually build a cellar. If you only have a few dozen bottles, a cellar most certainly isn't necessary.

If you live in an apartment or small ranch style house you´re going to want to save as much room as you possibly can. If you need to save room a cellar most certainly isn't for you. If you want an efficient space saving storage solution you need look no further than hanging wine racks. They are placed in spaces where often it would go otherwise unused. A hanging wine rack is easy to install as well and they are rather inexpensive usually costing around 20 bucks.

Second Decide on Style

Style plays an important role in life and indeed style plays a vital role in drinking that delicious beverage. Who wants to drink in a crowded, unpeaceful, hectic environment? You pay more when you go to a restaurant for a reason. I want to drink in a peaceful environment, perhaps outdoors alongside a river. Without the constraints of society. What I find appalling is that so many of us find so much pleasure in the taste and tannins. I want to be in a place where I can taste the peace. If we only invested as much time and energy as we do with buying and choosing as we do with our drinking environment we would all have a more superior drinking experience.

There are many different things to consider when choosing a rack. It is important to spend time when deciding on purchasing a rack as it will be with you for a very long time. Consider cost, style, and functionality when making a purchase.

Bottoms up

Joe

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