16 replies

New Member

smittyscookMember
Hello everyone,

I wanted to introduce myself since I'm new to this forum.

I'm from Kelowna, British Columbia, and I've spent a number of years drinking local wines. However, I never really spent the time to learn to really appreciate the nuances of the wines, etc.

I've recently become interested in learning more about wine tasting, collecting, and most importantly, trying all the wines that the rest of the world has to offer.

I'm looking at focusing on French, Italian, and Californian reds. Most of my purchases thus far have been recent (2010) Bordeaux, as well as Rhone, and Napa Cabs.

I recently purchased a 142 bottle Vinotemp wine cooler, but I'm formulating plans in my head for building a cellar in my basement.

I've learned a lot so far lurking through this forum, and as my knowledge grows, I hope to add to it myself.

Cheers.
Take Action
  • Report Topic
  • Permalink
  • Printer Friendly Format
    • Original Post
    tfland111Member
    quote:
    Originally posted by Board-O:
    Welcome, smitty, and remember the cardinal rule of wine storage- whatever space you have for wine storage will be too small.


    I can't echo this sentiment enough. My wife and I are building a house simply to have a larger wine cellar.
    ()
    Take Action
    sunnylea57
    sunnylea57Member
    Both good pieces of advice: overcompensate on the storage, and have fun exploring.

    I didn't think I'd ever fill my 240 bottle fridge. It took less than 2 months, and now it's crammed full and I have an overflow of 6 or 7 cases.

    The growth is partially due to my expanding tastes. I started with Burgundy - my first and still greatest love - but my fridge is now a veritable league of nations. Most recently, I've begun to explore the pleasures of Spain.
    ()
    Take Action
    BRR
    BRRMember
    quote:
    Originally posted by smittyscook:
    Hello everyone,

    I wanted to introduce myself since I'm new to this forum.

    I'm from Kelowna, British Columbia, and I've spent a number of years drinking local wines. However, I never really spent the time to learn to really appreciate the nuances of the wines, etc.

    I've recently become interested in learning more about wine tasting, collecting, and most importantly, trying all the wines that the rest of the world has to offer.

    I'm looking at focusing on French, Italian, and Californian reds. Most of my purchases thus far have been recent (2010) Bordeaux, as well as Rhone, and Napa Cabs.

    I recently purchased a 142 bottle Vinotemp wine cooler, but I'm formulating plans in my head for building a cellar in my basement.

    I've learned a lot so far lurking through this forum, and as my knowledge grows, I hope to add to it myself.

    Cheers.

    Welcome. Don't neglect the fantastic wines just a few hours due South of you!
    ()
    Take Action
    parcivalMember
    Welcome . . . I applaud the partial focus on Napa reds! That remains my go-to passion, but have benefited from the generosity of other forumites and have started to look into and appreciate a broader array of (mostly red) offerings from around the world
    ()
    Take Action
    shanetMember
    quote:
    Originally posted by wineimages.com:
    quote:
    Originally posted by tfland111:
    My wife and I are building a house simply to have a larger wine cellar.


    The best reason for wanting a new house I´ve heard in the last months.


    Absolutely. That's why my live-in cellar idea is gaining some steam with the Mrs. explode

    Welcome, smittyscook!
    ()
    Take Action
    shanetMember
    quote:
    Originally posted by SD-Wineaux:
    quote:
    Originally posted by Shane T.:
    Absolutely. That's why my live-in cellar idea is gaining some steam with the Mrs. explode

    Was that graphic representing summers in Murrieta? A live-in cellar could seem like a mighty nice concept then! Smile


    Lol! Sounds about right! We hit triple digits today, but still paled in comparison to Palm Desert's 115F...ouch.
    ()
    Take Action

    Add Reply

    Likes (0)

    Membership Required

    We're sorry. You must be signed in to continue. Sign In or Register
    ×
    Are you sure you want to remove from your Block List?
    ×
    Loading...
    ×
    When you block a person, they can no longer invite you to a private message or post to your profile wall. Replies and comments they make will be collapsed/hidden by default. Finally, you'll never receive email notifications about content they create or likes they designate for your content.
    Note: if you proceed, you will no longer be following .
    ×