Temperature
The wine industry has long considered a constant temperature between 55 °F and 60 °F (13.0 °C and 15.5 °C) to be optimal for wine storage and aging. The air temperatures in Northern California result in a uniform underground temperature of about 58 °F (14.5 °C), optimal for wine caves. A surface warehouse requires energy to cool, heat, and humidify. While the most basic wine cave can cost over $100 per sq ft to construct, reduced energy costs result in a net savings over the long term.
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Famous quotes containing the word temperature:
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—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)
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—E.B. (Elwyn Brooks)
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—Hermann Hesse (1877–1962)