WineXpert Storing

jumby · Nov 1, 2014

What's your thoughts on storing cases directly on a tile floor? I have a sauna in my basement I converted to a wine cellar that has a tile floor. I've been storing my cases on the floor. Should I put some wood under them to get them up off the floor?

bkisel · Nov 1, 2014

The only issue I can think of is that if your cases are cardboard and the tile floor gets damp you might have bottles falling through the box when you go to lift the box.

jumby · Nov 1, 2014

The reason I asked is because I noticed on Winexpert's website it states don't store/age wine directly on the floor. I use synthetic corks and store most of my bottles upright.

wineh · Nov 1, 2014

jumby said:
The reason I asked is because I noticed on Winexpert's website it states don't store/age wine directly on the floor. I use synthetic corks and store most of my bottles upright.

I sent WE a picture of my wine in cases laying in a crawlspace in my basement. The reply was that was OK. BTW, Synthetic corks are not a perfect closure, and can occasionally leak. you should lay your bottles down, so at least you can get a warning.

excither · Nov 4, 2014

I agree totally Synthetic corks can be a real pain,any times they will have a channel an if you don't store your bottles in their sides you will have no idea that you do not have a complete seal.

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vacuumpumpman · Nov 4, 2014

I also use synthetic corks - but I add the extra insurance by waxing the top of the cork to maje sure I proper closure

jefferyylt · Dec 19, 2014

vacuumpumpman said:
I also use synthetic corks - but I add the extra insurance by waxing the top of the cork to maje sure I proper closure

wow Waxing the top like commercial wine, what a great idea~ why it never came up with my mind~~~lol

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