Those of you wine enthusiasts and collectors can have a lot of fun growing your collection. But, what do you do when you realize that your wine collection is outgrowing your home? Lack of space or storage know-how doesn’t mean that you have to refrain from purchasing more bottles for your collection or hesitate when bottles are shaped uniquely. We have Glendale storage units that are perfect for your wine collection, so don’t hesitate to reach out to us today to learn how you can keep your valuables in storage. Advantages of Storage Units for Wine Storage One of the biggest advantages of storage units when it comes to wine collections is the extra space that it will afford you to grow your collection. Another advantage is that your wine collection will always be kept in a dark place. You already know that exposure to light can be damaging to your precious wine collections. Light breaks down crucial chemical compounds that make wine taste so good and keeps the scent and feel in your mouth so smooth. Sunlight, fluorescent, and incandescent light are all damaging to wine. Humidity & Storage You may be worried about the humidity causing issues with your wine while it is stored, because too little humidity can dry out a cork, thus allowing air to enter and contaminate the wine. However, there is a reason that wine connoisseurs recommend storing wine bottles on their sides, horizontally. This allows the wine to remain in contact with the cork, keeping it moistened, and thus secured. On the other end of the spectrum, a high level of humidity may not do anything to the wine itself, but it can destroy the label on the bottle and ruin the bottle’s aesthetic nature. You may want to use a humidifier to control the humidity in your storage unit, if possible. Organizing Your Glendale Storage Unit The more thoughtfulness and time you put into storing your wine collection, the safer your wine should be. Remember that your wine tends to “breathe” while it is aging, so storing it with items that emit odors can ruin the outcome of you wine – although, most items, including chemicals and perishable foods, that would emit odors are not allowed in storage units, anyway. Certain woods can emit odors, so keep this fact in mind. You probably want to create your own wine racks or a similar storage shelf to put into your storage unit to hold all of your bottles. Wine storage cubes and crates also work in storage units. Don’t forget to store all of your bottles on their sides, horizontally to ensure that the corks remain intact. Of course, this is probably the most space-efficient manner of storing wine bottles, anyway. Glendale Storage Units for You At US Storage Centers in Glendale, we are here for all of your self-storage needs and you will find that we are more than happy to answer all of your storage questions and settle any of your concerns. Contact us today to get started on making more space for your wine collection. US Storage Centers 9304 North 43rd Avenue Glendale, AZ 85302 (623) 377-9404
