Aging wine

[cd4814]

Winoweenie,
I started to read your reviews (alphabetically) of the Cabs you have in your cellar. I do plan to build a small wine cellar (closet with appropriate racks and a dedicated cooler/humidifier) I have even decided to insulate and tile the room. (We are building a new home) The biggest question is how big is big enough? two years ago I would never imagine having more than a dozen bottles on hand at one time, now I can forsee maybe 100-150. I do not plan to be an investment collector. Just a wine slut on a personal level [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/biggrin.gif[/img] My wife does not drink wine. Should I plan for 500-800 like I've been reccomended? Seems that each pre-fab rack holds 126 bottles. I guess I am putting the horse before the cart but this is the time to plan...besides the house is a custom job placed in an upscale community (for Hartsville anyway) I kinda think such a luxury would be a selling point if we ever move. I know I am spiraling off on a tangent but, again all help and suggestions would be of great help. BTW how big is your cellar? I would imagine it to be quite awe-inspiring.
Thanks,
Clint