Wine storage,We were moving across the country in May and, unexpectedly, all of our things were dropped from a climate-controlled semi into storage locker with no climate controls for 3 months. There were over 30 days of high heat and humidity (90+ degrees F) during that time, doubtless much hotter in the storage locker.
We had 10 cases of wine. At the "low" end were Shafer bottles that we had 3 years into a 5 year maturation period. At the high end were 10-20 year old Gaja Barbarescos. In between we had Rieslings from the best German providers, Cabs from the best Napa vineyards, and some other assorted + wines. Additionally we had in there some fine Scotches that I assume are fine.
We assume the wine is all destroyed but I am kind of hoping beyond hope that some of it might be reclaimable. Thanks in advance.
dusty_titus // Dec 4, 2010 at 7:03 pm
Your assumption is totally correct – take this lot down to the closest skid row and let the winos have a party! They won’t know the difference and you’ll make somebody happy! (also better for the environment if you don’t toss down the drain – it goes to the ocean) You should be able to sue the transit / storage facilities or whatever for your loss.
Chase // Dec 4, 2010 at 7:03 pm
Umm…