We are really impressed with this great idea ... a cellar at no cost !!! We bet there are plenty of other readers out there with storage areas just like Scott's.

Scott writes ......... ( you can contact Scott at scott@wineclubofwashington.com )

The entrance to the storage units that most people use keep their boxes and Christmas decorations at. Not me though! I saw potential!

The storage unit in my building's parking area ... this is my "cellar" entrance

Of the 4 walls in this storage area, two are cement that are up against the mountain causing cool temperatures and high humidity. On the other walls which were plain unfinished drywall, I saved many boxes and fit them together like a puzzle to cover those areas, and provide a nice sweet smell of pine in the dank, smelly area it once was. And yes, those are 3 liters of Chianti, not drinkable now I'm sure.

I had stored all my wine at Seattle Wine Storage for two years or so before moving into my current condo, which had the ideal storage conditions. The temperature stays at 48 in the winter, and 53 in the summer. Humidity was over 85% when I moved in, but with the help of a dehumidifier I have been able to keep it at about 70%.

I have no racking, as I gave it all away when I moved my wine into Seattle Wine Storage. So for know I keep them in boxes on the shelves that were already installed.
It works out ok, but sometimes a pain.

It is not the most elaborate set up, but I am content for now, with my
total cellar investment being a fat zero, I'm even happier

One of my prized possessions, the 1990 Montrose (a gift). I don't have a lot of wine, as the inventory changes daily! The other bottles lined up are all empty, and people wonder why I keep them. They are all sentimental, and have a story to tell. From the 95 Bacio Davino that Pesto brought one night , to the simple 1993 Renwood Barbera that I drank with my wife when I asked her to marry me....
all special wines and memories.

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