Refrigeration unit vs. a cellar. There are units that feature zero vibrations in addition to all the other cellaring commandments, but they are expensive. These go for $3,000 to $6,000 and can realistically hold 150 to 200 bottles. Eventually, you'll need two or three.
Gil Kulers is a sommelier and maitre d’ for an Atlanta country club. You can reach him at gil.kulers@winekulers.com.
- 2010 Clusel-Roch, Vialliere, Côte-Rôtie, France
- Two Thumbs Way Up
- $130
- Engaging, rich aromas of dark berry fruit, tobacco, cola with a hint of smoke. Massive but in balance with flavors of ripe plum, black cherry and cassis with well-integrated tannins. Immensely enjoyable now, but could be cellared for 15 years.
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