Wine Storage

BOBÈCHE

Pronounced Bow-Besh, the venue pays homage to a mid-1800s street performer that would perform his unique brand of satire on the streets of Paris. That sense of fun and mischief is encouraged in the staff and lends a relaxing and engaging experience to the customer. Even though Bobèche is located within Perth’s CBD, it’s an escape away from the hustle and bustle of everyday business. When walking in it’s best to leave your baggage at the door and cast your imagination to a period of wry wit and mischief. Bobèche’s design is heavily influenced by old world Paris, where warm leather chesterfields and deep red velvet curtains make for a cosy customer experience. Pop in and check out the famous ‘YES’ coasters and the impressive facial hair sported from the bar team, you won’t regret it. Basement/131 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA T: (08) 9226 5596 W: www.bobeche.com.au Opening hours: Mon – Thurs: 4pm - 12am Fri – Sat: 4pm - 2am Sun: Closed

ENDEAVOUR TAP ROOMS

The crew behind Endeavour Vintage Beer Co. has teamed up with Applejack Hospitality to open its very own brewery, bar and restaurant in Sydney. Endeavour Tap Rooms, located in the heart of The Rocks, follows the same philosophy as the beers do - all-Australian, seasonally harvested ingredients with no preservatives. The menu boasts a variety of smoked produce from the land and the sea, all designed to share and accompanied with seasonal sides, salads and veg. Complete with a brewhouse adjacent, Tap Rooms houses eight dedicated beer taps, which consist of five core range Endeavour beers, three rotating Endeavour beers, plus taps featuring The Hills Cider, rosé and white wine from NSW, plus a seasonal cocktail. Tap Rooms is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week and features both indoor and outdoor seating, making it an ideal place for dinner and drinks, a quick after work bevvy or an afternoon tipple and share plates. 39-43 Argyle Street, The Rocks NSW T: (02) 9241 6517 W: www.taprooms.com.au Opening hours: Mon – Sat: 11am - 2am Sun: 11:30am - 10pm

TALLBOY AND MOOSE

Dan ‘Tallboy’ and Steve ‘Moose’ have opened a brewery in Preston, located north of Melbourne. A welcoming, stripped back warehouse, beer enthusiasts are invited to come along and see the production process in action while they enjoy a cold one. Even more exciting, dogs and kids are welcome, so it’s the perfect place for a family day out. 270 Raglan Street, Preston VIC T: (03) 9484 7803 W: www.tallboyandmoose.com Opening hours: Wed – Fri: 4pm - 11pm Sat: 12pm - 11pm Sun: 12pm - 9pm

Above: Dan Hall (left) and Steve Germain (right) in their brewhouse in Preston

1The biggest risks to your wine are light, vibration and temperature, and unfortunately, without a refrigerated or airconditioned cellar, it’s very difficult to monitor and avoid all of these.

2Even your kitchen refrigerator is too cold for wine and will dry out any wines with cork and affect the quality. VINTEC offers a great range of specially designed wine cabinets to keep your wine stored in the perfect environment. 3Did you know that it’s the ultraviolet rays found in sunlight that damage wine? That’s why wine bottles are often green to help block out the light and your cellar should be dark, dark, dark.

HOW TO STORE YOUR WINE

4Your wine bottles should always be laid on their side, that’s to keep any corks wet so they don’t dry out and let oxygen into the bottle. A little humidity can help with this too, but not too much otherwise mould could be an issue.

You can find great pleasure in building your own wine collection. From following your favourite wineries and winemakers to seeing how they have matured when you open them with friends and family down the track. However, opening your treasured wines when they have reached their full potential can be a fun and surprising experience or a complete disaster – if they are not stored correctly. Anyone who is really serious about storing wine will have a wine cellar (wouldn’t that be nice), a wine fridge (your kitchen fridge doesn’t count) or will have their precious liquid stored in a wine storage unit. Thinking about storing wine? Here are some helpful pointers, tips and storage details to get you on your way. PHOTOGRAPHY: WINE ARK 5The best temperature for wine is between 14-15 degrees and consistent, which is not an easy task in our climate.

6Vibrations can even be a problem for storing wine, which is why you should avoid your garage. They can bring up sediment in the wine bottles and affect the taste of the wine.

7Odors are also an issue, so avoid storing wine in your kitchen cupboard, as they can pass through the cork and into the wine.

8Take note of how long you should cellar your wine for as not all wines are made to be aged. You can check the label or with the winery for a recommended cellaring time. If the advice is that it’s drinking well now, you are probably better off pouring yourself a glass than putting it away.