Comments for Wine Racks, Cellars, Cooling & Storage http://www.wineracks.net Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:59:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on About Us by Christian http://www.wineracks.net/?page_id=5&cpage=1#comment-533 Christian Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:59:31 +0000 http://wineracks.net/?page_id=5#comment-533 James, I am sorry to hear about your cellar problem. The easy answer is that you need to get the excess moisture out of there. The goal would be about 60%. Without access through any of the walls this will be difficult. Try goggling the term "Humidity trap". This is a quick fix but the moister will continue to build. A good concrete sealer may be the long term answer. James, I am sorry to hear about your cellar problem. The easy answer is that you need to get the excess moisture out of there. The goal would be about 60%. Without access through any of the walls this will be difficult. Try goggling the term “Humidity trap”. This is a quick fix but the moister will continue to build. A good concrete sealer may be the long term answer.

]]> Comment on About Us by james feuerbacher http://www.wineracks.net/?page_id=5&cpage=1#comment-514 james feuerbacher Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:17:53 +0000 http://wineracks.net/?page_id=5#comment-514 Question - About nine months ago I turned a small room in my basement into a wine room. This room is about 4ft wide by 10 ft long with a ceiling that slants down because it is below the steps. The room is encased in concrete except for the door. I painted the room and tiled the floor and put a small wine rack in the room. I also have a temperature gauge in the room. After nine months here is my problem. The room has a consistent temperature of 60 - 68, but the humidity is 85 - 90. I am now getting mildew and mold on the wine racks. I was originally going to line the walls with racks, but glad I waited. I dont have a drain in the room nor can I drill through the walls for exhaust or water/drainage. Do you have any ideas or thoughts? Question – About nine months ago I turned a small room in my basement into a wine room. This room is about 4ft wide by 10 ft long with a ceiling that slants down because it is below the steps. The room is encased in concrete except for the door. I painted the room and tiled the floor and put a small wine rack in the room. I also have a temperature gauge in the room. After nine months here is my problem. The room has a consistent temperature of 60 – 68, but the humidity is 85 – 90. I am now getting mildew and mold on the wine racks. I was originally going to line the walls with racks, but glad I waited. I dont have a drain in the room nor can I drill through the walls for exhaust or water/drainage. Do you have any ideas or thoughts?

]]> Comment on One Step Closer by Wine Racks, Cellars, Cooling & Storage » Blog Archive » Preparing Your Walls for an Active Wine Cellar http://www.wineracks.net/?p=73&cpage=1#comment-448 Wine Racks, Cellars, Cooling & Storage » Blog Archive » Preparing Your Walls for an Active Wine Cellar Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:17:20 +0000 http://wineracks.wordpress.com/?p=73#comment-448 [...] If you want to save a step it is possible to apply the vapor-barrier and insulation with one step: Using closed cell polyurethane insulation [...] [...] If you want to save a step it is possible to apply the vapor-barrier and insulation with one step: Using closed cell polyurethane insulation [...]

]]> Comment on Wine, Mold, & Sadness by Chris http://www.wineracks.net/?p=49&cpage=1#comment-407 Chris Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:34:31 +0000 http://wineracks.wordpress.com/?p=49#comment-407 Okay, I have just idscovered mold in my storage unit's wooden racks. Upon inspection, it is still concentrated on the racks and not on the bottles. I may have caught it on time. Now, my 80 year old mom recommended I use good old fashion vinegar to keep the mold off the wood ( for at least awhile) This may be just a band-aide, but does anyone have any comments on this method? It is a natural, albiet smelly if not completely dried, option. Okay, I have just idscovered mold in my storage unit’s wooden racks. Upon inspection, it is still concentrated on the racks and not on the bottles. I may have caught it on time. Now, my 80 year old mom recommended I use good old fashion vinegar to keep the mold off the wood ( for at least awhile) This may be just a band-aide, but does anyone have any comments on this method? It is a natural, albiet smelly if not completely dried, option.

]]> Comment on Wine, Mold, & Sadness by Loreen http://www.wineracks.net/?p=49&cpage=1#comment-159 Loreen Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:58:34 +0000 http://wineracks.wordpress.com/?p=49#comment-159 We just found a major leak in our wine storage area yesterday. All the bottles have mold and have been wet for a while. I have read that chlorine bleach is a big no no! The chlorine ions can penetrate bottles and destory the wine. I am looking for an answer to save my wine collection of 500 bottles. If any one has any suggestions they are most welcome We just found a major leak in our wine storage area yesterday. All the bottles have mold and have been wet for a while. I have read that chlorine bleach is a big no no! The chlorine ions can penetrate bottles and destory the wine. I am looking for an answer to save my wine collection of 500 bottles. If any one has any suggestions they are most welcome

]]> Comment on Wine, Mold, & Sadness by Randall Feingold http://www.wineracks.net/?p=49&cpage=1#comment-141 Randall Feingold Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:32:43 +0000 http://wineracks.wordpress.com/?p=49#comment-141 the HVAC manufacturer of ny new wine cellar offered the advice to wipe all bottles with individual isopropyl alcohol wipes (available at mosty drugstores) to prevent mold in the cellar. I do this to all bottles prior to adding them to my cellar. I have a few bottles with mold stained labels from Eurocave storage with excess humidity, and have cleaned each 2-3x with the alcohol before permitting them into the 70% humidity controlled cellar, don't know if this is a mistake or not. If anyone has further advice please let me know. Randall the HVAC manufacturer of ny new wine cellar offered the advice to wipe all bottles with individual isopropyl alcohol wipes (available at mosty drugstores) to prevent mold in the cellar. I do this to all bottles prior to adding them to my cellar.

I have a few bottles with mold stained labels from Eurocave storage with excess humidity, and have cleaned each 2-3x with the alcohol before permitting them into the 70% humidity controlled cellar, don’t know if this is a mistake or not.

If anyone has further advice please let me know.

Randall

]]> Comment on Wine, Mold, & Sadness by Carol http://www.wineracks.net/?p=49&cpage=1#comment-110 Carol Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:49:55 +0000 http://wineracks.wordpress.com/?p=49#comment-110 Hello! Though this thread is a few months old, I am still writing in hopes of advice regarding my collection of wine I which was mold damaged during 3+ years of storage in a local wine storage facility (the bottles suffered water damage). The bottles were individually wrapped in cellophane, but mold of various types has grown under and on top of the plastic. I am left with hundreds of stinky bottles to clean. Most labels have deteriorated, others look passable. I am most concerned with mold growing under the foil, which is not removable unless you remove the foil. The few I opened had a little mold growing under the capsule. I am concerned about contaminating my new wine cellar, or my house for that matter) with mold spores from these bottles, even if I wipe them down to the point where they look clean. I am also concerned about cleaning them with anything which will damage the cork or the wine itself or cause an off flavor to the wine. Have there been any advances in this area? Any new products? Is bleach a problem? A wine professional suggested a bleach dip, but you mentioned vapors are a problem for the corks. Best, Carol Hello! Though this thread is a few months old, I am still writing in hopes of advice regarding my collection of wine I which was mold damaged during 3+ years of storage in a local wine storage facility (the bottles suffered water damage). The bottles were individually wrapped in cellophane, but mold of various types has grown under and on top of the plastic. I am left with hundreds of stinky bottles to clean. Most labels have deteriorated, others look passable. I am most concerned with mold growing under the foil, which is not removable unless you remove the foil. The few I opened had a little mold growing under the capsule. I am concerned about contaminating my new wine cellar, or my house for that matter) with mold spores from these bottles, even if I wipe them down to the point where they look clean. I am also concerned about cleaning them with anything which will damage the cork or the wine itself or cause an off flavor to the wine.

Have there been any advances in this area? Any new products? Is bleach a problem? A wine professional suggested a bleach dip, but you mentioned vapors are a problem for the corks.

Best,

Carol

]]> Comment on Wine, Mold, & Sadness by Michael Holmes http://www.wineracks.net/?p=49&cpage=1#comment-52 Michael Holmes Mon, 22 Dec 2008 06:48:48 +0000 http://wineracks.wordpress.com/?p=49#comment-52 Greetings. I am writing to offer a green solution to the problem of mold in wine cellars. DeconGreen is indeed the product that James referred to above. We offer this as a service for commercial and residential buildings. It is an EPA approved "green" product; non toxic, it eradicates mold, bacteria, viruses, and fungus. Guaranteed for up to five years, it's a fantastic solution for issues such as odor, staff infections, and of course, good old mold. The site's still under construction, but please take a look. All the best, Michael Greetings. I am writing to offer a green solution to the problem of mold in wine cellars. DeconGreen is indeed the product that James referred to above. We offer this as a service for commercial and residential buildings. It is an EPA approved “green” product; non toxic, it eradicates mold, bacteria, viruses, and fungus. Guaranteed for up to five years, it’s a fantastic solution for issues such as odor, staff infections, and of course, good old mold.

The site’s still under construction, but please take a look.

All the best,

Michael

]]> Comment on Wine, Mold, & Sadness by Jeff O. http://www.wineracks.net/?p=49&cpage=1#comment-49 Jeff O. Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:05:47 +0000 http://wineracks.wordpress.com/?p=49#comment-49 Mr. Porter - Thank you for your informative comment! This is a major issue for many many collectors out there. This month's Food and Wine Magazine estimates that within a few years the number of wine consumers in America will reach 148 million, up 66% from 15 years ago. You can bet that with so many new collectors on the market we will continue to see an uptick of people with these same questions about mold and mildew. Have a great day! Mr. Porter – Thank you for your informative comment! This is a major issue for many many collectors out there. This month’s Food and Wine Magazine estimates that within a few years the number of wine consumers in America will reach 148 million, up 66% from 15 years ago. You can bet that with so many new collectors on the market we will continue to see an uptick of people with these same questions about mold and mildew. Have a great day!

]]> Comment on Wine, Mold, & Sadness by Warren Porter http://www.wineracks.net/?p=49&cpage=1#comment-50 Warren Porter Mon, 08 Sep 2008 18:23:19 +0000 http://wineracks.wordpress.com/?p=49#comment-50 We use a product called Concrobium which is available (here at least) from Home Depot. This works very well at cleaning mold off bottles when a cellar has been damaged and does not harm the labels...i think it's all natural ingredients. Cheers, Warren Porter Iron Gate - Private Wine Management We use a product called Concrobium which is available (here at least) from Home Depot. This works very well at cleaning mold off bottles when a cellar has been damaged and does not harm the labels…i think it’s all natural ingredients.

Cheers,

Warren Porter
Iron Gate – Private Wine Management

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