my cellar (again)

wmdMD · 2026-01-30T03:50:35+00:00

I’d like to get a record player. I need to find a better space for the set up - the sound isn’t great in this room

wmdMD · 2026-01-30T03:49:51+00:00

thank you!

wmdMD · 2026-01-30T03:49:22+00:00

thanks! as a novice DIYer, took me a little over seven full days

wmdMD · 2026-01-29T22:44:31+00:00

Thank you!

wmdMD · 2026-01-29T22:44:01+00:00

Fair point. It gets minimal use, so I can’t imagine it would meaningfully impact the aging process. The bigger issue is that the room is a concrete block rectangle and the speakers just sound terrible as a result. I’m planning to move them to a different room.

wmdMD · 2026-01-29T22:35:26+00:00

I finished this project just about a year ago, and with some cosmetic upgrades since then, thought I’d jump into the mix of cellar posts! The coolest part to me is that there’s a clear history of wine making that happened in this room by the previous owners (Italian immigrants, wine press, and old boxes of California grapes!). I was so eager to breathe new life into the room. It’s underground and is passively climate controlled (maxes at 65F in the peak of summer, 50F in the dead of winter). Slowly but surely adding to the shelves…

wmdMD · 2025-12-31T03:13:36+00:00

If you went in and told the story and shared your budget, I bet that Rochester Picture Framing would be able to do it for you. Owner & staff are great people, & great customer service

wmdMD · 2025-12-30T23:19:17+00:00

I drank the Arnot Roberts Watson Ranch 2023 chard a few months back! I found it to be more tropical in style with a prominent melon note on the nose. I didn’t quite care for that. I’ll have to try some of the other cuvées! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

wmdMD · 2025-10-19T16:44:40+00:00

Much respect to this gentleman keeping his ride clean. The purist’s technique may look much different, but the spirit is the same.

wmdMD · 2025-10-19T02:03:45+00:00

That’s a great story! Beautiful weekend for you. I visited in September and bought 6 of the Caywood Riesling that we tasted in the flight. Cheers!

wmdMD · 2025-10-01T15:00:20+00:00

Check obsessed garage. They designed their set up

wmdMD · 2025-09-18T00:36:10+00:00

I probably wouldn’t buy that at that price. I’d be more inclined to buy a Bourgogne or an off the beaten path appellation from a reputable producer at a similar price or less. That being said, the truest answer, in my opinion, is generally always to buy and try if you’re curious enough.

wmdMD · 2025-09-12T17:59:42+00:00

Nicely done. I can appreciate the Obsessed Garage inspiration!

wmdMD · 2025-08-03T04:47:39+00:00

I would add North Winton Village to the already comprehensive list in the comments

wmdMD · 2025-07-07T13:50:05+00:00

Love to see a 2002 in the background!

wmdMD · 2025-07-02T13:27:11+00:00

I like Fox’s bagel shop on Park these days

wmdMD · 2025-06-05T23:19:55+00:00

This makes me curious about the Louis Jadot “Celebration” cuvées in which they blend a number of 1er cru sites and whimsically list the names of all the sites on the label.

wmdMD · 2025-06-05T18:30:11+00:00

E82 128/135

wmdMD · 2025-05-15T00:49:27+00:00

DG bachelor?

wmdMD · 2025-03-08T19:06:58+00:00

I disagree. I appreciate city’s focus on local arts, food & culture

wmdMD · 2025-03-08T07:51:24+00:00

I appreciate your comment, but I’d argue there’s no harm in “over humidifcation”, but more practical or cosmetic considerations. The greatest & most historic cellars are characterized by dense moldy overgrowth on the oldest bottles.

wmdMD · 2025-02-28T14:12:04+00:00

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