Wine Guardian

At the cornerstone of wine preservation is a robust and reliable climate control system. Temperature is an undisputed essential, while humidity is considered by some to be discretionary when it comes to protecting our prized vintages. Even serious wine collectors attempt to utilize comfort cooling units to maintain their investments because they operate under the assumption that simply maintaining a consistent 55℉ to 57℉ (12℃ to 14℃) is sufficient. At Wine Guardian, we believe that temperature and humidity go hand-in-hand and have designed our systems accordingly. In order to understand why humidity is so crucial in the long-term storage and aging of wine, we must begin with the science behind it. The aging of wine is a biological process that depends upon the presence of oxygen. An intact cork will allow a small amount of oxygen into the wine, while releasing naturally occuring gases. There are misconceptions that tight corks and wrappers are impervious and prevent this exchange, whic...

Modern design and clever construction have made it possible to transform residential and commercial spaces into tasteful wine rooms, wine walls, and wine caves. Limited square footage dedicated to smaller collections are no exception. In fact, with knowledge, experienced support and the right cooling technology, a small wine storage vision can become a reality in your home or place of business. Calculate Wine Storage Potential A terrific first step when contemplating the right cooling system to store and age wine is using Wine Guardian’s  wine cellar cooling calculator , which offers recommendations for small wine cellar solutions depending upon your requirements. The calculator’s “advanced mode” is appropriate when more in-depth design and construction parameters have been set. It is important not to select a wine cellar cooling unit that has too much capacity for a small wine cellar. A unit that is too powerful may cool the area too quickly to dehumidify the air properly. The air...