Considered the most common wine fault, oxidation is defined as a chemical breakdown due to excessive oxygen exposure. It diminishes the fresh, fruity aromas of wine. Oxidized wines may taste like nuts, burnt sugar or cooked fruit. You can also tell that a wine was exposed to too much oxygen if it turns brown or brick red.

With an efficient wine cooling system, you don’t have to worry about having a bad wine in your collection.

Prevent Molds and Oxidation by Maintaining Ideal Humidity Levels in Your Vancouver Residential Wine Cellar

Molds in wine cellars occur when the humidity level is higher than the ideal range, which is 60-70%. These bacteria can damage your bottles and wine labels. They may also grow on your walls, ceiling, and wine racks. Another effect of high humidity levels is wine oxidation. It dries out and shrinks cork, allowing oxygen to enter the bottle and mix with wine.

Having a reliable wine cellar refrigeration system is the key to achieving optimal humidity levels, and preserving wine quality.

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Blue Grouse Wine Cellars Vancouver, Canada

Unstable temperature and humidity levels can damage your wines. This is the main reason why many homeowners invest in a climate-controlled Vancouver residential wine cellar.

If you want to have a safe place for your wines, let Blue Grouse Wine Cellars design and install your refrigerated wine room. They are one of the most trusted master wine cellar builders in Vancouver. Call them today at +1 (888) 400-CORK (2675)!