About Wine Storage

In the countryside of France, labyrinths of caves and tunnels have been used to store some of the world’s finest wine for centuries. Experience has shown that these underground caverns possess the ideal climatic conditions for wine storage, with constant temperatures of 15 degrees Celsius and relative humidity of around 65%. cork 2.jpg

Unfortunately, these conditions are rare in Australia. Our harsh climate and wide variations in temperature cause the wine and cork to expand and contract, allowing the air outside the bottle to come in contact with the wine inside. The result is oxidation that causes the wine to age prematurely (and not very gracefully at all!). At 25 degrees Celsius, your wine matures too quickly and virtually cooks itself; below 10 degrees Celsius, maturation virtually comes to a standstill. Vibration and strong light are also enemies of fine wine.

Whether your wine has been purchased as an investment or for your drinking pleasure, finding ideal storage conditions is clearly of CRITICAL IMPORTANCE.

Winevault uses the latest technology to make sure your wine is secure and kept in optimum conditions to allow it to reach its full potential. This means:

  • Temperature A constant temperature of 15 degrees Celsius is maintained in all storage areas and is monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

  • Humidity A relative humidity of 75% is maintained in all storage areas and is monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

  • Vibration Constant vibrations can upset the equilibrium and normal development of wine. Wines that are shaken are believed to throw off their sediment too soon. Winevault is built like a fort, free from street and traffic vibrations.

  • Light Ultraviolet light can be harmful to wine even if its exposed for brief periods. Winevault eliminates all natural light from all it's storage areas.

  • Security Our reputation depends on our ability to provide superior protection for our client’s fine wines. Winevault has separate layers of security including CCTV surveillance and motion detectors as well as incorporating PIN code and a state of the art hand recognition system.

  • Insurance We have gone to great lengths to ensure your wine is secure in every way, even so, accidents do happen. We have therefore also insured your investment in wine for your total peace of mind. Winevault’s wine storage fees automatically include this insurance cover.