FAQs

What does it mean to 'cellar' wines?

When cellaring wines, you store young wines and allow them to mature until the wine reaches its peak and you can acquire the most favorable drinking pleasure.

How do you buy wine to cellar?

Our Wine Vault is an ideal place to start but you can also try buying wines at auction. Buying wine Futures enables you to secure wines at a reduced price prior to bottling.

What kind of wines are good to cellar?

You should choose wines that you enjoy drinking. Wines that are cheap may deteriorate with time, however, wines that are medium to high quality can benefit from ageing.

How do you buy wine to cellar?

Our Wine Vault is an ideal place to start but you can also try buying wines at auction. Buying wine Futures enables you to secure wines at a reduced price prior to bottling.

Where and how should I cellar wine?

Really there are only two places to store your wine; either in one of our wine lockers or at home. Wherever you decide to store the wine, it should be kept in the dark at steady temperature of 56° lying down on its side. It is also important to keep your wine away from any vibrations.

How do you know when to drink the wine?

When to drink a wine depends mainly on trial and error. People tend to enjoy wine at different stages of maturity. However, if you would like some guidance, our Sommeliers will be happy to assist you.