Wine storage
A secure, stable place to keep your wine collection, away from the heat, light and temperature swings that can affect every bottle.
Give your collection the right environment
Wine is sensitive to heat, light and temperature changes. A kitchen rack, garage or closet often gets too warm or fluctuates too much to keep bottles at their best.
Storing wine in a climate controlled unit gives your collection a stable, dark and secure home, with room to grow as your collection does.
Great wine deserves better than a warm closet.
Heat and temperature swings are the biggest risks to stored wine.At home vs. wine storage
Most homes aren't built to hold wine at steady conditions for months or years.
Storing at home
- Temperature changes with the seasons
- Light exposure from windows and fixtures
- Limited space as your collection grows
- Easy to grab a bottle for dinner
Mariposa wine storage
- Climate controlled units for steadier conditions
- Dark, quiet space away from daily household activity
- Room to expand with a range of unit sizes
- Secure, monitored facility
What you can keep in wine storage
Bottle collections
Everyday favorites and special-occasion bottles.
Aging wines
Bottles you plan to cellar for years.
Cases and racks
Full cases, wine racks and shelving.
Rare and vintage bottles
Collectible wines that deserve extra care.
Business inventory
Stock for restaurants, wine shops and caterers.
Gifts and keepsakes
Commemorative bottles and celebration wines.
How to store wine the right way
Store bottles on their side to keep corks moist, keep cases off the floor on racks or shelves, and avoid moving bottles more than necessary.
Label and organize by type or vintage so you can find the right bottle quickly when you visit.
Steady temperature, darkness and stillness are the three keys to long-term wine storage.
Who uses wine storage
Reserve online in a few minutes
Find a location
Find the closest Mariposa location and browse climate controlled unit sizes.
Pick your move-in date
Choose the space that fits and the day that works for you.
Complete your reservation
Finish your reservation entirely online.
Wine storage questions
Is a climate controlled unit good for wine?
Climate controlled units offer steadier temperatures than a garage or closet, which helps protect wine from heat and seasonal swings.
How should I arrange bottles in my unit?
Store bottles on their side on sturdy racks or shelves, keep cases off the floor and leave a walkway so you can reach everything.
How big a unit do I need?
A small unit holds many cases on racks. Tell us about your collection and we'll help you choose the right size.
Can I store wine for my business?
Yes. Restaurants, wine shops and caterers use storage units for extra inventory.
How do I reserve a unit?
Choose a location, pick your unit size and complete your reservation online in just a few minutes.
Find your closest Mariposa Self Storage
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Protect every bottle
Find a climate controlled unit for your wine collection at a Mariposa Self Storage location near you and reserve online today.