It s essential to have some sort of inventory, whether on computer or on paper. Then try to develop a system that will point you from your inventory list to the exact location of the wine. A sampling of places that can help you get started with your wine cellar. Check wine magazines for additional companies. Which brings me to the issue of how the wines are stored.
People tend to obsess about storage conditions.
Many collectors start with a spot in the bottom of a spare closet. McMinn says he used to keep a few cases on the floor of the pantry. But as your collection grows, you ll probably start thinking about a real cellar. This can be an extremely expensive proposition. The largest cellar he s designed was one in San Diego that held 36,000 bottles.