Why does a former food processing building make such a good wine cellar?
Because it is not only fully insulated and refrigerated, but also has much higher standards of sanitation and cleanliness than most other types of facilities. A clean facility is critical in controlling mold and mildew which is particularly important for long term storage. It is vermin and rodent free. The nature of the facility is such that it eliminates all natural light, and vibration, both of which are harmful for wine. What are the advantages of refrigeration over air conditioning for a wine cellar? Air conditioners are designed to run about 20 F below ambient temperature and even when over-designed, on hot, humid days can become ineffective because of frosting problems. So the days when your wine needs the most protection, it may not get it. Refrigeration, on the other hand, runs very efficiently at 55 F and assures both a constant temperature and proper humidity control on the hottest, most humid days. Refrigeration also provides much better air circulation, (which is also impor
