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Wine is a critical element of entertaining and culinary experiences, and modern wine cellars help make bottle collections part of engaging, artistic focal points in restaurants and homes throughout the world. This course focuses on the evolution of the wine cellar, from refrigeration to modern materials and display systems. It defines passive and active (cooled) storage, and identifies key considerations when building a wine cellar.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Identify the elements that affect wine storage and explain their influence on the wine aging process.
- Define passive cellar and summarize its design and construction considerations.
- Define active (cooled) cellar and summarize its design and construction considerations and cooling system options.
- Specify suitable materials for wine storage and select the appropriate racking options for the intended design.
- Use case studies to demonstrate the return on investment (ROI) of wine display systems.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Jacob Harkins on behalf of VintageView Wine Storage Systems. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Jacob Harkins
Title: Marketing Director, VintageView Wine Storage Systems
Background: Jacob Harkins is an executive sommelier who has spent more than five years studying and writing about wine, with an emphasis on off-the-beaten path regions, including Colorado. He has served as Marketing Director for VintageView — which produces patented modern, metal wine racking solutions — since July 2015.
