Hi all! I'm new to the group (and to wines generally). I've decided that as a reward for my hard work I am going to get myself a Spiral Cellar for my kitchen and start a proper collection next year. I have a few idea's of where I want to start but was wondering if anyone had any great recommendations or suggestions for a relative newbie?

Sarah-Jean 13:03 24/10/2011

My wine cellar. I think I have over 200 bottles in total, ranging from about £4 to £90 each! :)

Sainsbury TTD Petit Chablis, 2009
Sainsbury TTD Macon-Villages, 2009
Sainsbury White Burgundy, 2009
Harrods Sauvignon Blanc Bordeaux, NV 09
Roc Saint Vincent Sauv Blanc, 2009
Sainsbury House Muscadet, NV 09
Asda ES Viognier, 2010
Sainsbury TTD Alsace Gewurztraminer, 2009
Palastri Pinot Grigio, 2009
Conti Cantinieri Soave, 2009
Sainsbury House Chardonnay, NV 09
Tesco Finest Tingleup Riesling, 2010
Dr L Riesling, 2009
Sainsbury TTD Austrian Gruner Veltliner, 2010
Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc, 2009
Blind River Sauvignon Blanc, 2009
Montana Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, 2009
Shelter Bay, 2009
Sainsbury TTD Albarino, 2010
Sainsbury TTD Muscadet Sevre et Maine Sur Lie, 2009
Sainsbury Anjou, NV 09
Tesco Finest Barbera d'Asti Superiore, 2007
Labouré-Roi 2008 Meursault, Burgundy, France, 2008
Joseph Drouhin 2009 Rully Premier Cru, Burgundy, France, 2009
Joseph Drouhin Rouge 2009 Rully, Burgundy, France, 2009
Yalumba Organic Shiraz 2010 S Australia, 2010
Brancott Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Marlborough, New Zealand, 2010
Domaine William Fèvre 2008 Chablis Premier Cru Vaillons, Burgundy, France, 2008
Fleur du Cap Merlot 2010 Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa, 2010
Freixenet Excelencia Brut 2009 Cava, Spain, Sparkling Wine, 2009
Bolney Estate Dark Harvest, 2008
Sainsbury TTD Cotes du Rhone-Villages, 2009
Sainsbury TTD Chateauneuf-du-Pape, 2009
Roc de Lussac Lussac-St-Emilion, 2009
Roc de Lussac Lussac-St-Emilion, 2008
Sainsbury TTD Crozes-Hermitage, 2009
Caves St Pierre Cotes-du-Rhone, 2009
Sainsbury House Beaujolais, 2009
Sainsbury TTD Hautes-Cotes de Nuits, 2008
Chateau Guadet St Emilion Grand Cru Classe, 2005
Sainsbury TTD Barolo, 2006
Sainsbury Chianti, 2009
Sainsbury House Chianti, 2009
Sainsbury House Valpolicella, 2009
O Fournier Alfa Crux, 2006
Sainsbury TTD Morador Argentinian Malbec, 2009
Sainsbury TTD Australian Shiraz Grenache, 2008
Cono Sur Pinot Noir, 2009
Oyster Bay Pinot Noir, 2009
Finca Manzanos, 2009
Campo Viejo Reserva, 2006
Carta Roja Monastrell Gran Reserva, 2004
Altivo Rioja Reserva, 2004
Conde de Valdemar, 2004
Sainsbury TTD Sauterns, 2005
Sainsbury Muscat de St Jean de Minervois, NV 08
Tesco Finest Sauternes, 2007
Etienne Dumont Brut, 2009
Piper Heidsieck Rose Sauvage, 2009
Sainsbury TTD Central Otago Pinot Noir, 2009
Sainsbury TTD Beaujolais-Villages, 2009
Sainsbury TTD Barbaresco, 2008
Il Barone Pinot Grigio 2010, 2010
Castillo de Tafalla Angels Selection Merlot 2010, 2010
Arabella Viognier 2011, 2011
Castillo Catadau Gran Reserva 2004, 2004
Raats Family Chenin Blanc 2008, 2008
Rotes Haus Gemischter Satz 2010, 2010
Sacchetto Prosecco NV, NV 10
Mauricio Lorca Angel's Reserve Malbec 2010, 2010
Arabella Merlot 2010, 2010
D'Aquino Merlot 2009 , 2009
Arabella Sauvignon Blanc 2011, 2011
Petit Villebois Sauvignon Blanc 2010, 2010
Tor del Colle Riserva Montepulciano D.O.C. 2007 , 2007
Bargondia Rioja 2009, 2009
Sainsbury TTD Mulled Wine, 2009
Villa Maria Private Bin Rose, 2010
Brocard Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milieu, 2008
Brocard Chablis Grand Cru Valmur, 2008
Tesco Finest Muscadet Sevre et Maine, 2009
Louis Latour Puligny-Montrachet Les Truffieres, 2007
Jean-Louis Chavy Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatieres, 2009
La Reserve de Leoville Barton, 2004
Sarget de Gruaud-Larose, 2001
Chateau Peyrabon, 2000
Reserve de la Comtesse De Lalande, 2007
Sainsbury TTD Awatere Valley Riesling, 2010
Domaine Duplessis Chablis les Clos Grand Cru, 2003
Domaine Duplessis Chablis les Clos Grand Cru, 2005
Louis Jadot Vosne-Romanée, 2006
Domaine des Lambrays More St Denis, 2007
P&M Rion Chambolle-Musigny, 2008
Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste, 2002
Chateau Gruard Larose, 2006
Chateau Langoa-Barton, 1999
Domaine Patrick Javillier Cotron-Charlemagne Grand Cru, 2007
Tesco Finest Dessert Semillon, 2007
Tesco Finest Hautes-Cotes de Nuits, 2009
Turning Leaf Pinot Noir, 2009
Sainsbury TTD Fairtrade Carmenere, 2010
Sainsbury TTD Chilean Pinot Noir, 2009
Domaine Louis Max Mercurey, 2005
Faustino VII Rioja, 2009
Tesco Finest Vina Mayor Gran Reserva Ribera Del Duero, Limited Edition, 2000
Tesco Finest Navarra Rosé, 2009
Tesco Finest Palestra Rueda Verdejo, 2010
Tesco Finest Special Reserve Fino Sherry, NV 10
Tesco Moscatel de Valencia, NV 08
Domaine du Pimont St Aubin 1er Cru, 2006
Maison Du Tastelune, 2006
Roux Pere & Fils Chassange-Montrachet Premier Cru, 2008
Sainsbury TTD Vintage Cava, 2008
Domaine William Fevre 2008 Chablis Premier Cru Vaillons, Burgundy, France, 2008
Ridgeview Cuvée Merret Bloomsbury 2008 West Sussex, England, Sparkling Wine, 2008
Domaine Heresztyn Vieilles Vignes 2008 Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy, France, 2008
Contino 2004 Reserva, Rioja, Spain, 2004
Montana Riesling 2009 South Island, New Zealand, 2009
Dr Loosen Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Kabinett 2009 Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany, 2009
Freixenet Cordon Negro Cava Brut NV Spain, Sparkling Wine, NV 10
Chablis PC Fourchaume Vignoble de Vaulorent Domaine William Fevre 2006, 2006
Vouvray Le Haut Lieu Demi Sec Huet 2002, 2002
Sancerre Blanc Les Romains 2008 Vacheron, 2008
Puligny Montrachet PC Folatieres Moret Nomine 2004, 2004
Meursault en la Barre Domaine Francois et Antoine Jobard 2004, 2004
The Society's Exhibition St Aubin Rouge Domaine Henri Prudhon 2008, 2008
Pouilly Fuisse Les Birbettes Chateau des Rontets 2008, 2008
Pouilly Fuisse Aux Charmes Chateau de Beauregard 2008, 2008
Marques de Murrieta Reserva Rioja 2004, 2004
Chateau Musar 2003, 2003
The Society's Exhibition Pauillac 2007, 2007
The Society's Exhibition Mendoza Malbec 2008, 2008
Chateau Figeac, 2005
Hugel & Files Gentil "Hugel", 2009
Dr Loosen Erdener Treppchen, 2009
Vallemayor Gran Reserva 1995, 1995
Gael Martin St Veran Les Sables, 2009
Tokaji Aszu Crown Estates 5 Puttonyos, 2000
Dr Loosen Riesling Berenauslese, 2006
Chateau La Tour de Mons, 2008
Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc, 2010
Sainsbury Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux Sweet wine, NV
Sainsbury TTD St Emillion, 2009
Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese 2007 JJ Prum, 2007
Savigny Les Beaune PC Guettes Louis Jadot 2006, 2006
Ch Durfort Vivens 2000 Margaux, 2000
Chateauneuf du Pape Clos des Papes 2000 Avril, 2000
Ch Phelan Segur 1996 St Estephe, 1996
Ch Figeac 2001 St Emilion Premier Grand Cru, 2001
Chablis GC Les Clos Domaine William Fevre 2005, 2005
The Society's Exhibition Gevrey Chambertin Domaine Drouhin Laroze 2006, 2006
The Society's Exhibition Riesling 2009, 2009
The Society's Exhibition Margaux 2004, 2004
Ch Langoa Barton 2002 St Julien, 2002

Alan 00:22 22/07/2011

My coal cellar is currently doing great service as a wine cellar / firewood store. Haven't got it listed but around 100 bottles down there kept at a nice steady temperature year round, and not having then listed and some of them being keepers bought years ago I can find some nice surprises!

David 18:00 03/06/2011

Don't have a spiral cellar but really want one. Have about 200 bottles split between a couple of wine fridges and a few racks. One of the fridges has recently broken (although still seems to be keeping a constant temperature) so I'm going to have to work out where I go from here; unfortunately, I don't have a spare £8k for a spiral so it's probably going to have to be another fridge (maybe not such a cheap one as last time). Any recommendations?

David 14:39 03/11/2010

I have 107 bottles of wine in my cellar, which I am not going to list. The oldest are wines from before Naked Wines, 1998 Chateau Giscours, Margaux and 1998 Chateau Grand-Puy Ducasse, Pauillac. From my few months at Naked W. the wines I now have or would have are:-

Manley Pinotage 2006
Manley Shiraz 2005
Canepa Reserva Privada Carmerere 2008
Brewery Hill Reserve Shiraz 2008
Arabella Shiraz 2009
Mauricio Lorca Angel's Reserve Malbec 2009
Stone Dwellers Sparkling Chardonnay / Pinot Noir 2008

That is enough to be going on with, plenty more to come, watch this space.

Jayman 15:29 19/08/2010