Offsite Options for Wine Storage

If you would like to be a wine collector but do not live in a home that can handle the storage or you just don't want the hassel and responsibility, then you still have options. There are professional wine storage facilities that securely store your wines at the perfect temperature for as long as you may need. These facilities can be a great alternative to storing wine in your own home. The service is available for personal or commercial wine collections.

The only draw back I can see is that your wine is not right "at your finger tips", so you cannot quickly go grab a bottle or check a label. If you feel like drinking that special bottle you have been saving because you unexpectedly got good news, well that isn't an option. Nor will you be proudly displaying your collection. Of course one could keep a small collection at home and have the rest at a storage facility. This combination may work well and you can withdraw bottles on fairly short notice.

Depending on the particular company you may even have 24 hour access to your wine. There are many benefits to this approach which include very good security. Temperature and humidity management and consistency are essential in the wine storage process and these locations offer just that. Using one of these professional wine storage facilities will provide better protection from weather and natural disasters as well, for example floods, fires, and earthquakes. Your wine inventory will be managed and updated so that it is clear exactly what your collection consists of. Of course, each company will offer varying services on top of the storage basics. For example, if you live near the facility then they may offer pickup and delivery of your wine. If you live far from the company then it is still an option with shipping services. Most offer extra insurance options as well.

Another great benefit to using a qualified wine storage facility is that it may increase the value of your bottles and overall wine collection. The reason being that when you go to sell you can offer proof that the wine was securely stored in the ideal environment.

Professional wine storage is not just for large collections or big restaurants. They offer services for a small number of cases as well as services for thousands of bottles of wine. Some have locker/vault style arrangements of different sizes, that you can access on your own.

These types of wine storage services will cost you, but that cost may be well worth it because you are protecting your investment and providing peace of mind for yourself. Prices can change and there are many different storage options available at each wine storage facility, so please check with the individual company for pricing and specifics. Typically, it will be a monthly charge that could run anywhere from $15 to $150 or more, depending on the amount of storage and other services chosen. Some do charge on an annual basis. Do some research and understand the service, for example some will have minimum length contracts that you should be aware of.

Commercial wine storage services are also available for wineries, restaurants, and retailers. So, whether you are an individual with a small wine collection or a large restaurant chain, professional wine storage may be the answer for your needs.