I have read many a thread on the debate of bulk aging vs bottle aging. Since I live in Florida the temperature inside the house averages 70 in the winter and 80 in the summer. My wife likes the house hot, I like it cool. Since I travel, the temperature in our house yo yo's up and down. The humidity also varies drastically.
I know bulk aging is necessary for such conditions. I just purchased a winecellar cabinet from eurocave on ebay. As a result, I can bottle and keep my wine at a constant 53 degrees with proper humidity.
For my circumstances, would it be best to only bulk age for 3 months, filter, then bottle straight to the eurocave? Since the temperature/humidity will constant in the wine cabinet, are their any benefits to bulk aging in such a "fluctuating home environment" after oaking and clearing are done?
I know bulk aging is necessary for such conditions. I just purchased a winecellar cabinet from eurocave on ebay. As a result, I can bottle and keep my wine at a constant 53 degrees with proper humidity.
For my circumstances, would it be best to only bulk age for 3 months, filter, then bottle straight to the eurocave? Since the temperature/humidity will constant in the wine cabinet, are their any benefits to bulk aging in such a "fluctuating home environment" after oaking and clearing are done?