Published Sep 23, 2009 in Miscellaneous
There are many different styles and sizes when it comes to wine racks these days. It is important to have a durable rack but it should also be attractive this isn't a beer fridge we're talking about here. A good place to start is a stand alone wine rack option, its looks great and doesn't cost an arm and a leg to purchase. As long as you properly follow the temperature, humidity and light rules to storing wine you'll have a easy and enjoyable time storing and drinking your wine. Many people make their own wine cellars and wood wine racks line the walls. For many, a wine cellar can be created in their basement. A simple small room can be designed with glass doors to be able to view the wood wine racks that hold all of the wine bottles. Storing Environments Although there are very few places to put your wine rack that are destructive, there are places that can bring out the full flavor of your wine. Too much humidity around your wine can cause mold and damage the labels.
If you are considering a career in cooking and you are a lover of wine, then working for the position of the Sommelier or the Wine Steward is the best cooking career choice for you. A Sommelier is a trained professional who works in fine restaurants. A Sommelier specializes in all the aspects of serving wine. It is a much more sophisticated role as compared to that of a wine waiter. A Sommelier has the principal job of procuring and storing wine, handling the wine storage rotation and of providing expert advice about wine to the customers of the restaurant. As a Sommelier, you will also be responsible for the development of wine lists. You will also be in charge of the delivery of the wine service and for the training of the restaurant staff with regards to the wine. A Sommelier will also suggest the pairing of wine along with the different kinds of foods that are served in the restaurant. Thus, to become a Sommelier, you would need to have good knowledge of how different foods complement and combine with different kinds of wine, beer, spirits and other beverages.