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Enjoy the rich and complex flavors of wine that's been matured to its peak. In this comprehensive guide, Jeff Cox provides everything you need to know to build and maintain your own wine cellar. Whether you're thinking of storing a few extra bottles in a spare closet or are looking to properly age a garage full of wine, you'll find straightforward advice and helpful hints on successful cellaring techniques. Build and delight in your collection of wine while learning how to bring out the full potential of every bottle.
Part One: Why Collect and Cellar Wine?
1. Why Collect Wine?
2. Selecting and Acquiring Wine
3. How Wine Ages
4. Cellar Size and Function
Part Two: Building and Using the Wine Cellar
5. Constructing and Equipping a Wine Cellar
6. Freestanding Units and Other Cellar Options
7. Record Keeping
8. Consuming and Evaluating Wine
Bibliography
Appendixes: Wine Aroma Wheel, Wine-Growing Regions of the World, Wine-Growing Regions of Italy, Wine-Growing Regions of France, Wine-Growing Regions of Spain, Wine-Growing Regions of California, Resources
Glossary
Index
Part One: Why Collect and Cellar Wine?
1. Why Collect Wine?
2. Selecting and Acquiring Wine
3. How Wine Ages
4. Cellar Size and Function
Part Two: Building and Using the Wine Cellar
5. Constructing and Equipping a Wine Cellar
6. Freestanding Units and Other Cellar Options
7. Record Keeping
8. Consuming and Evaluating Wine
Bibliography
Appendixes: Wine Aroma Wheel, Wine-Growing Regions of the World, Wine-Growing Regions of Italy, Wine-Growing Regions of France, Wine-Growing Regions of Spain, Wine-Growing Regions of California, Resources
Glossary
Index