{"id":534,"date":"2021-02-04T04:44:42","date_gmt":"2021-02-04T04:44:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/21stcenturyrelocations.com\/blogs\/?p=534"},"modified":"2021-02-04T04:44:42","modified_gmt":"2021-02-04T04:44:42","slug":"how-to-pack-wine-bottles-before-your-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/21stcenturyrelocations.com\/blogs\/index.php\/2021\/02\/04\/how-to-pack-wine-bottles-before-your-move\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pack Wine Bottles Before Your Move?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Packing and moving can be a nightmare. You might have figured out a system to move all of your essential items, but you might have missed the most important commodity in your home. Wine!\u00a0The sweet nectar of gods is so precious that Greek mythology designated a God of wine and let&#8217;s be honest; he is the most important of all.<\/p>\n<p>In this blog, we will share some tips on how to pack and move your possessions&#8217; crown jewel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Planning<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 1st and obvious step is to lay out all your bottles and take a good look. Keep a note of the number of bottles, weight, length and the kind of wine you want to move.\u00a0All these factors will dictate the number of supplies you will need and your gameplan to pack and move.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Packing Supplies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ideally, you should rent or buy genuine wine moving boxes as they have multiple layers of protective walls, and you can choose custom sizes to match your wine cabinet. Although you can make do with sturdy cardboard boxes, bubble wrap, rag cloth, packing paper and duct tape.<\/p>\n<p>All of these supplies can easily be found in hardware stores. You can hit up your local alcohol stores and mini-marts to procure good quality cardboard boxes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-528\" src=\"http:\/\/21stcenturyrelocations.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/wine-426466_1280.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/21stcenturyrelocations.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/wine-426466_1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/21stcenturyrelocations.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/wine-426466_1280-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/21stcenturyrelocations.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/wine-426466_1280-768x574.jpg 768w, https:\/\/21stcenturyrelocations.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/wine-426466_1280-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/21stcenturyrelocations.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/wine-426466_1280-1140x852.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Packing\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25cf\u00a0Once you have procured all the supplies segregate the bottles according to similar shapes and heights.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf\u00a0Wrap every bottle first with paper and then bubble wrap tightly.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf\u00a0Create cardboard dividers, place all the bottles gently in the box, and ensure that the partitions are sturdy and will not bend.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf\u00a0Once you have packed all the bottles snugly, fill the empty spaces with packing paper and secure them with tape.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf\u00a0Finally secure the bottom of the box with multiple layers of duct tape.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Additional Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25cf\u00a0Always lay the bottles sideways or upside down. This ensures that the cork stays wet and expanded, protecting the wine from being oxidised.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf\u00a0Label the boxes to know which side is the top and use fragile stickers to ensure that no one handles them roughly.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf\u00a0Never ship opened bottles; there is a great chance of breakage or leaks.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you are planning a move, enjoy a glass of wine while we take care of everything. <a href=\"http:\/\/21stcenturyrelocations.com\/contact.php#!contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact Us Now!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Read more:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/21stcenturyrelocations.com\/blogs\/index.php\/2020\/12\/22\/how-to-start-a-conversation-with-people-after-your-move\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Start a Conversation With People After Your Move?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/21stcenturyrelocations.com\/blogs\/index.php\/2020\/03\/04\/are-you-moving-soon-5-steps-to-plan-a-garage-sale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Are You Moving Soon? 5 Steps To Plan A Garage Sale<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Packing and moving can be a nightmare. You might have figured out a system to move all of your essential items, but you might have missed the most important commodity in your home. Wine!\u00a0The sweet nectar of gods is so precious that Greek mythology designated a God of wine and let&#8217;s be honest; he is the most important of all. In this blog, we will share some tips on how to pack and move your possessions&#8217; crown jewel. Planning The 1st and obvious step is to lay out all your bottles and take a good look. Keep a note of the number of bottles, weight, length and the kind of wine you want to move.\u00a0All these factors will dictate the number of supplies you will need and your gameplan to pack and move. Packing Supplies Ideally, you should rent or buy genuine wine moving boxes as they have multiple layers of protective walls, and you can choose custom sizes to match your wine cabinet. Although you can make do with sturdy cardboard boxes, bubble wrap, rag cloth, packing paper and duct tape. All of these supplies can easily be found in hardware stores. You can hit up your local alcohol stores and mini-marts to procure good quality cardboard boxes. Packing\u00a0 \u25cf\u00a0Once you have procured all the supplies segregate the bottles according to similar shapes and heights. \u25cf\u00a0Wrap every bottle first with paper and then bubble wrap tightly. \u25cf\u00a0Create cardboard dividers, place all the bottles gently in the box, and ensure that the partitions are sturdy and will not bend. \u25cf\u00a0Once you have packed all the bottles snugly, fill the empty spaces with packing paper and secure them with tape. \u25cf\u00a0Finally secure the bottom of the box with multiple layers of duct tape. Additional Tips \u25cf\u00a0Always lay the bottles sideways or upside down. This ensures that the cork stays wet and expanded, protecting the wine from being oxidised. \u25cf\u00a0Label the boxes to know which side is the top and use fragile stickers to ensure that no one handles them roughly. \u25cf\u00a0Never ship opened bottles; there is a great chance of breakage or leaks. &nbsp; If you are planning a move, enjoy a glass of wine while we take care of everything. Contact Us Now! Read more: How to Start a Conversation With People After Your Move? 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