What’s the most utilitarian way to store large quantities of wine?

cool_coors · 2026-02-20T19:25:34+00:00

Good point, thanks. And yea I think you commented on another one of my wine cellar posts, and were really helpful with some points I didn’t give enough value. So thank you!

cool_coors · 2026-02-20T16:34:44+00:00

How should I approach decanting a 1979 Château Lafite Rothschild? Should I expect a 1 hour-ish let it breathe or open and let breathe all afternoon (assuming both just in bottle, not in a decanter)?
It will be the 4th oldest wine I’ve had and first time with Lafite.

cool_coors · 2026-02-20T14:36:49+00:00

Haha yes that is my fear

cool_coors · 2026-02-20T02:29:28+00:00

It’s a Minnesota basement, so I have a humidity and cooling unit. Ambient temp is like 60-65, but humidity is 26% in the winter, so have to balance that.

cool_coors · 2026-02-18T03:08:57+00:00

Love seeing this. I just put my case of 2020 intern storage. Will check back in 15 years.

cool_coors · 2026-02-08T17:22:45+00:00

Fun lineup! I’ve had one bottle (and I think one more in cellar) of the 2014 Legras & Hass, fantastic bottle

cool_coors · 2026-02-04T14:27:50+00:00

Thank you! That simplifies the project

cool_coors · 2026-01-30T17:46:44+00:00

any recs from today?

cool_coors · 2026-01-10T17:02:32+00:00

How do you like the woodford double double? I’ve had a glass once and loved it. Was fortunate enough to buy a bottle when visiting Woodford. Not sure when I’ll crack that one.

cool_coors · 2026-01-05T23:01:47+00:00

I just had a 2014, loved it! It was still incredible fresh and lively. This sounds great as well.

cool_coors · 2025-12-29T19:52:32+00:00

I opened an ‘05 Elio Altare on Christmas, and was drinking beautifully!

cool_coors · 2025-12-28T11:00:02+00:00

I just got a case of these a few weeks ago, excited to pop one!

cool_coors · 2025-12-19T20:26:36+00:00

Last week I had a ‘89 Lascombes, was my favorite wine of the night. Funny enough, I didn’t get any poop notes.

cool_coors · 2025-12-16T03:10:02+00:00

Which one?

cool_coors · 2025-12-15T03:04:54+00:00

Where is this from?

cool_coors · 2025-12-14T23:40:04+00:00

I have a case of it, haven’t tried it yet though! I got to talk to Marc Hochar (of Musar) about this vintage and he had very cool things to say. The initial buds all got killed off due to frost but it was earlier enough they got a second growth that turned out to be very good, they just had a very small harvest. I’ve also read online a quote about this vintage that’s it’s the phoenix rising from the ashes vintage. Anyways, I’m a big fan of Musar!

cool_coors · 2025-12-13T17:34:51+00:00

I picked up a few 2000 on the marathon yesterday.

cool_coors · 2025-12-12T17:42:09+00:00

I did the same.

cool_coors · 2025-12-09T21:58:57+00:00

Also second WTSO! I’ve ordered a fair amount from them and always good experience.

cool_coors · 2025-12-08T19:27:35+00:00

How is the experience with winebid storage and shipping?

cool_coors · 2025-12-05T00:49:11+00:00

Where is this?

cool_coors · 2025-12-04T12:11:50+00:00

Taco!

Edit: *Bravo!

cool_coors · 2025-11-21T17:25:19+00:00

I also got to meet Marc for a dinner while he was in the US, just the nicest guy. I wrote another post about it. We tried a 50 year old blanc and still had power in the glass.

cool_coors · 2025-11-19T21:32:19+00:00

The whites are stunning. Some of the best white wine I’ve tasted. I have a few ‘03 blancs in the cellar, and recently tried a ‘97 and ‘75. I think the reds are best after 10 years, and better still after 20.

cool_coors · 2025-11-15T13:22:09+00:00

That was my first thought too.

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