Is Your Wine Too Hot? Why This Weeks Heatwave Could Be Putting Your Collection at Risk

When temperatures climb into the high 30s, most of us think about keeping ourselves cool. But what about your wine? Across the UK this week temperatures have reached as high as 38°C and many wine collectors are asking the same question: where is the safest place to store a growing collection? While our homes are designed to retain heat and garages can become even warmer during the summer months, wine is best stored in a cool stable environment. Fluctuating temperatures can speed up the ageing process, affect flavour and aroma and in extreme cases even cause corks to expand or leak. Whether you have a few treasured bottles or a collection built over many years, protecting them from heat is essential. Find out more about wine storage at Big Yellow.

Wine enthusiasts are increasingly recognising that home storage is not always enough. Recent discussions across wine communities have highlighted how collectors are turning to professional storage once their collections outgrow a wine fridge or when they want complete peace of mind during warmer weather. At Big Yellow our dedicated Wine Cellars at Fulham and Kings Cross provide climate controlled storage maintained at around 12 to 14°C helping to create the stable conditions that fine wines need for long term ageing. Every wine room is individually alarmed with experienced teams on site seven days a week giving collectors confidence that their wines are being stored securely in the right environment.

Whether you are laying down investment wines storing cases for a future celebration or simply running out of room at home professional wine storage offers a practical long term solution. With more periods of extreme weather becoming part of the British summer ensuring your collection stays at the right temperature has never been more important. Discover more about The Wine Cellars and how our climate controlled facilities can help protect your collection whatever the weather.