If vibration-free storage is so necessary, why are so many Danby, Avanti, Haier, etc units sold with compressors that obviously unsettle wine? I'm just trying to learn here, am new to the forum, have already searched the previous threads, and am still wondering whether I should buy a couple thermo-electric units or one 30-50 bottle compressor unit. I have some great Cali Cabs and relativley pricey Bordeaux's that will require some time and don't want to ruin them. All responses are greatly appreciated! Also, do the compact Eurocaves require frequent changing of some charcoal filter? What do they run in price (the filters) and how frequent? Thanks again!
Posts: 53 | Location: Novi, MI | Registered: Dec 27, 2006
I'm doing a little research into this too. One thought I have is to store the long term bottles with a wine storage facility and then get a 12 bottle unit for the stuff that I want on hand.
Posts: 3 | Location: Brooklyn, NY | Registered: Dec 28, 2006
Originally posted by PontetCanet: If vibration-free storage is so necessary, why are so many Danby, Avanti, Haier, etc units sold with compressors that obviously unsettle wine?.........
Because they aren't really made for long term wine storage.
-------------------- "One may dislike carrots, spinach, beetroot, or the skin on hot milk. But not wine. It is like hating the air that one breathes, since each is equally indispensable."
Marcel Ayme`
Posts: 6187 | Location: The Left Coast | Registered: Dec 01, 2001
Eurocave recommends changing the ($40) charcoal filters every year. I have changed mine every 2 years without ill effect. I'm not sure if they're even necessary, frankly. Do love my Eurocaves, though...
PH
Posts: 9259 | Location: Maryland, USA (DC suburbs) | Registered: Nov 22, 2003
There is some debate still on how much vibration actually harms a wine. I've read both opinions. Besides vibration, another consideration is humidity and keeping your corks properly moistened so that air cannot get into the wine.
The cheaper units (i.e. thermoelectrics)do not control humidty from what I've found. So it really it becomes a question of finding a cellar that is designed to keep wines for several (10+) years.
I took some flack for touting the Silent Cellar a while ago simply because the price point is nothing short of outrageous, but I believe (I'd better believe) that I'm getting what I paid for! =p
I wanted a compressorless cellar that controls humidity and temperature to perfect storing conditions. Thermoelectrics also are limited by the room temperature. They are good for 20 degrees below room temp but not much more. The choice was clear for me because I, too have a modest size collection of premium bottles. To me, it was worth the investment.
