The first essential is to create a storage environment that provides the basics of stable temperature, no light and no vibration.
Philippines wine supplier Manila wine shop talks about starting a wine cellar
Date: October 15, 2010
The first essential is to create a storage environment that provides the basics of stable temperature, no light and no vibration.
In general terms 4″ (100mm) of polystyrene is the equivalent to 3 ft (1 meter) of ground. So if you’re trying to decide between an above ground construction and an underground cavern, you must be prepared to dig deep for the latter.
Your cupboard, indoor space or your outdoor construction must be well shaded, well insulated and with the minimum of air movement in and out.
Temperature
The objective is to provide stored wines with a constant temperature of between 50°F and 59°F (10°C – 15°C.
Seasonal changes in temperature will not harm your wine, although fluctuations greater than one degree a week should be avoided.
Wines subjected to temperatures over 77°F (25°C) are in grave danger of rapid deterioration.
Wines stored in less than ideal conditions will age at speeds quite different to those envisaged by winemakers when they offer suggested storage times. A hygro thermometer will provide you with accurate information as to both the temperature and humidity ranges within your cellar.
Before starting a wine cellar it is worth noting that a well-constructed above ground cellar or a well dug underground cellar will require the minimum in additional temperature control although your climate or the position of your cellar may necessitate the use of a cooling device that will provide complete temperature stability.
Another alternative is a temperature controlled wine cabinet. Some of these can hold up to 800 bottles but note that some manufacturers’ suggested bottle capacity can be misleading and the racks may be smaller than you require. Champagne bottles are larger than Riesling bottles!
Regard assembled wine as your best cooling block. A high density of wine bottles will reduce wine temperature fluctuations.
Consider keeping your long-term wines in a professional storage facility if your cellar cannot conform to the optimum temperature ranges. This is also a safe way to store your wine before starting your wine cellar.
Most cities have multiple storage facilities available, and they’re very easy to locate from home on the web. If you’re thinking of storing some of your wines in one of these facilities, chances are you’ll find more than one that’s ideal for your needs.
Humidity
A dry atmosphere is an enemy of the natural cork seal. A natural cork is compressed and forced into the bottle as a 100% natural seal.
Low humidity combined with a defective cork results in the wine moving out of the bottle (increasing ullage) and air naturally moving into the bottle.
Moderate humidity is important to keep the cork in good resilient condition and prevent it shrinking. Screw capped bottles do not require humidity.
Excessive humidity will not harm the wine but can cause the labels to go moldy. The ideal humidity for your cellar is 70%, however anywhere between 50–80% is acceptable.
Darkness
Light will prematurely age a bottle of wine. Clear bottles are most susceptible to this problem, but ultraviolet light will penetrate even dark colored glass.
Ultraviolet light will damage wine by causing the degradation of the otherwise stable organic compounds, especially the tannins found in wine. These organic compounds contribute to the aroma, flavor and structure of the wine. Without them your wine would appear flat and thin.
So, when starting a wine cellar, remember that exposure to ultraviolet light results in unfavorable and irreversible changes in your wine.
Sparkling wines require extra care as they are more sensitive to light than other wines.
Lay it down!
Store your wine bottles horizontally so the wine is in contact with the cork. This will keep the cork wet. If the cork dries out and shrinks it will let air get to your wine. Store it with the label facing up. This will help in three ways:
You can easily see what the wine is. You don’t need to disturb the bottle to see what you’ve got in your cellar.
The sediment will form on the opposite side to the label and make it easier to see.
The label is less likely to suffer damage. If you’re storing wine as an investment, a damaged label will reduce the value.
Follow the tips above and you’ll be on your way to creating a cellar or home wine room where your wine will age to perfection!
Source: http://www.winecellarsecrets.com/start-your-cellar.htm
Clark Wine Center was built in 2003 by Hong Kong-based Yats International Leisure Philippines to become the largest wine shop in Philippines supplying Asia’s wine lovers with fine vintage wines at attractive prices. Today, this wine shop in Clark Philippines offers over 2000 selections of fine wines from all major wine regions in the world. As a leading wine supplier in Philippines, Pampanga’s Clark Wine Center offers an incomparable breadth of vintages, wines from back vintages spanning over 50 years. Clark Wine Center is located in Pampanga Clark Freeport Zone adjacent to Angeles City, just 25 minutes from Subic and 45 minutes from Manila.
Wines from Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhone, Loire, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, Alsace, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, South Africa, Chile and Argentina etc. are well represented in this Clark Wine Shop.
http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com
Getting to this wine shop in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Freeport Zone Philippines from Manila
Getting to the Clark Wine Center wine shop from Manila is quite simple: after entering Clark Freeport from Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along the main highway M A Roxas. Clark Wine Center is the stand-along white building on the right, at the corner A Bonifacio Ave. From the Clark International Airport DMIA, ask the taxi to drive towards the entrance of Clark going to Angeles City. From Mimosa, just proceed towards the exit of Clark and this wine shop is on the opposite side of the main road M A Roxas.
Clark Wine Center
Bldg 6460 Clark Observatory Building
Manuel A. Roxas Highway corner A Bonifacio Ave,
Angeles Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga 2023
0922-870-5173 0917-826-8790 (ask for Ana Fe)
YATS Wine Cellars
Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 ask for Rea or Chay
Best place to buy wine in Clark Pampanga outside Manila near Subic and Angeles City Philippines is Clark Wine Center.
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