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I have a freestanding wine storage unit which holds about 90 bottles. Recently I noticed that one bottle near the bottom has speckles of mold/mildew on the label. I assume this is really bad...? I've moved that one bottle to another location. Do I need to empty the entire unit and somehow clean it (I think bleach is NOT recommended, right) Thoughts?
 
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I have a freestanding wine storage unit which holds about 90 bottles. Recently I noticed that one bottle near the bottom has speckles of mold/mildew on the label. I assume this is really bad...? I've moved that one bottle to another location. Do I need to empty the entire unit and somehow clean it (I think bleach is NOT recommended, right?) Thoughts?
 
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Sorry...I just wanted to add a question mark to my post, but REPOSTED the whole thing, instead...rookie mistake!
 
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Is your intention to drink the wines eventually or sell them?

If it's drink, the mold is not a concern. If it's sell then you do need to keep the labels nice. Rubbing alcohol will work. Swab the mold and remove the wine from the cellar for 48-72 hours.


Paul Romero (tlily)- Owner, Winemaker, Tour Guide
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Strictly for our own consumption...with the exception of this one bottle that was affected! This one is a 1988, it's just a keepsake...will probably never be consumed! Thanks so much for the info!
WKP
 
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Hydrogen peroxide is a better killer of mold since it is typically an aerobe
 
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