Wine Rack Source

On Wine Rack Source we'll bring you information from how to make your own wine racks to the different types. Metal and wooden wine racks will get alternating focus and articles will be posted to keep you up to date in this very detailed area of the wine industry.

Tuesday, November 28, 2006

The Advantages of Wooden Wine Racks

The Advantages of Wooden Wine Racks
by Peter Emerson


Wood wine racks provide the best storage system for a large collection, cheaply and efficiently. Pine wine cubes hold 24, 48, 96, or 120 bottles. They are easy to assemble, study, stackable, attractive and cost between $30 and $130. You can easily purchase more cubes as your collection expands. Ask for a discount if you buy more than one cube.

Wooden wine racks can also double as table tops to hold all your wine accessories. Pine wine racks are the cheapest. Tabletop wine racks tend to hold 24, 36, or 48 bottles and cost between $50 and $100.

Many high-quality wooden wine racks can be used as furniture. Mahogany, redwood, and oak wine bars elegantly store your wines while giving you space to serve them in style. Most bars cost around $500 and can hold 50 to 100 bottles. If you buy online, shipping will cost around $100, so keep an eye out for free shipping deals. Wooden wine towers let you keep your wine organized and store glasses on shelves. They are ideal for tight spaces and may cost over $300, depending on quality.

If your wine collection is an investment, consider buying a wooden wine rack in a freestanding refrigerator. These keep your wines in a climate-controlled container, so you can display your wines in any environment. Expect to pay around $2,000.

How you store wine, however, is not as important as where you store wine. Any wine rack -- whether it is wood or metal, large or small -- should be kept in a cool, dark, slightly humid area. Keep a consistent temperature between 50 and 59 degrees Fahrenheit. Never put the wine rack in the sun or heat, which will cook and spoil the wine. Basements and closets make excellent storage spaces. Also keep a record of your wines so you know when to open a perfectly aged bottle.


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Finding A Metal Wine Rack That's Right For You

Finding A Metal Wine Rack That's Right For You
by Clive Jenkins


Finding A Metal Wine Rack That's Right For You

When you are looking for a metal wine rack, you don't have to look far at all. Today there are many choices in companies, styles, and nearly any other preference you can imagine; whether you are looking for metal or otherwise in your wine rack.

Where can you look for your Metal Wine Rack?

When looking for your metal wine rack, you will find all the options you want, as well as new ideas that might change your decision at Metalwinerackonline.com They are a choice that will specifically help you in your metal wine rack purchase decisions. When it's on its way you are bound to be waiting on exactly what you want.

MetalWineRackOnline.com sincerely drives to be the best they can at providing all the necessary info on metal based works. Their metal wine rack examples are practical and simple; yet ideal and aesthetic in design! For example, a 6 bottle metal wine rack can be mounted in a number of ways with ease. Whether you want it over the counter, over your bar, in your kitchen, pantry or elsewhere; you will find the installation very easy. It will also highlight the dcor in your wine room at the same time.

You can also find your metal wine rack at One Way Furniture. This company offers metal and wooden wine racks; including wrought iron which some prefer exclusively. Over time, they have evolved to bring you just what many have already found excellent in wine storage; not only for your bottles, but also your glasses and stemware as well. Their selection comes at quite reasonable prices too!

When browsing the online storefront, you will be able to go through the many options and bring your search down to what you want swiftly! Among their popular items are the Danbury old world walnut wine bar, the designers' edge cabinet (including stemware storage), the estate collection wine storage cabinet, rolling bar carts, wine server butler, and the sierra wine cabinet. You will also find the Wilshire wine rack rubbed black and Wilshire wine rack antique pine that have as much popularity. There are many others to choose from.

When it comes to wine racks, they have one of the greatest selections you will find. Their web interface will help you along in your selection of wine storage furniture. Between that and your knowledge of where you want to put it, you should find exactly the view you are looking for.

When you purchase your own metal wine rack you will indeed be building on the scene you already have; whether it be in your cellar, living room, kitchen or elsewhere. It's just what you need to set things a step up from the usual.

In the end, taking good time and deliberation when deciding on your metal wine rack, will bring you the satisfaction of a great metal wine rack that makes your dcor great while also showcasing your treasured wine collection. What better storage than one that reminds you in comfort?

You can learn much more about Wine Racks by visiting the Metal Wine Rack Online Site which provides comprehensive and up to date help and advice on all types of Wine Racks. Clive thoroughly recommends this site so make sure you check it out today here: - http://www.metalwinerackonline.com.

The Benefits Of Using A Wine Cellar Rack

The Benefits Of Using A Wine Cellar Rack
by Heather Colman


Wine cellar racks undoubtedly add a polished touch to any person's home wine collection. These practical storage devices can accommodate any number of wine bottles, from a few that are to be enjoyed by couples on special occasions, or hundreds for the more serious wine connoisseur.

Wine cellar racks can be fixed onto a kitchen wall as a space-saving and practical measure or be stacked on top of each other in a true aging setting in the basement of your house. Whatever your levels of wine consumption, a storage rack can be the answer to your storage problems.

Wine cellar racks have a distinct advantage over most other forms of bottle storage because you can tailor them to suit your individual taste and decor. You can buy many different styles and colors as well as sizes to convert any available space into a practical and stylish wine storage area.

Wine storage units are extremely easy to use and require little or no construction. Just place the racks where you want them and begin to fill it with your favorite bottles of wine.

The taste of any bottle of wine, regardless of type or age, benefits from being properly stored. By far the most convenient and effective method of storage is by laying the bottles on their side. The main reason for this method of storage is to prevent any sediment in the wine from settling at the bottom of the bottle. This is what inevitably happens when a wine bottle is left standing vertically for a long period of time.

A horizontal storage unit enables this to be done easily and efficiently. The corks in wine bottles can often dry out, especially if not placed on their sides and this leads to more breakage when the wine is eventually opened.

Apart from the benefits that wine cellar racks give to the wine itself they also have numerous benefits for the wine buyer and drinker. You can also organize your wine to suit your preference, either using one rack for a variety of bottles, or numerous racks for larger wine collections. This can help locating that special bottle far easier than having to move hundreds of bottles around that have been stored without a wine rack.

Even if you like to buy more expensive bottles of wine, you needn't spend a fortune on your storage. Wine cellar racks are very reasonably priced. Due to the variety of types available there is sure to be one to suit any pocket. The amount of space that you need for a wine cellar rack is also far less than that needed for storing wine bottles without one.

Of course, most people have seen wine cellar racks in their favorite restaurant or on television in grand houses. They are now far more widely available and not reserved for the wealthy wine collector or restaurant owner. You can purchase one in many different outlets and can buy a bottle, or case, of wine whenever you want without having to worry about where you are going to store it.


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Wednesday, November 22, 2006

Wine Racks From The Little Guys

Wine Racks From The Little Guys
by Ken Finnigan

It is easy to see why many people feel that when it comes to shopping for a wine rack, there is not going to be much choice in terms of finding really unique yet functional pieces. Let's face it, for many of us a wine rack has always been seen as just something to store our bottles, however, today many people are looking for those interesting pieces that will always be a conversation starter while being functional at the same time. You might be able to find such pieces from larger stores or manufacturers, but when looking to buy a wine rack that none of your friends will have, the best place to look is with the independent artists.

Mr. Vinerack, also known as Larry Stern, is a builder of custom wrought iron vine racks (that is correct, "vine rack" not wine rack) out of New Jersey. The former owner of a local liquor store, in 1989 Larry came up with the idea of creating his masterpieces after asking local customers why they were not fond of the commercial wrought iron wine racks that he gave away as promotions. Most people replied that they were unattractive and plain, or that they were easy to tip over.

Having no previous experience in welding, Larry looked to his friends for help and knowledge. After grasping the art of blind welding, Larry began to create the works of art he makes today. Decorative and functional, his vine racks are a work of art and give the illusion of "picking your wine bottle right from the vine." The majority of his racks are wall mounted, but he does have some floor standing, suspended and counter top creations as well. He takes pride in offering unique pieces to his customers that are functional and beautiful.

Delia is a furniture producer based out of Oregon. With an emphasis on hand made steel furniture and accessories, Delia provides manufacturing, marketing and distribution services to a number of artists. This allows the artists to do what they do best, create.

The wine racks from Delia are anything but ordinary. With an array of styles ranging from counter top to floor standing, single bottle holders to wine consoles, there is a wine rack for anyone who is looking for something functional and unique at the same time. Take for example their "Wine Spine." A modern piece, this rack curves gently forming a vertebrae shape while holding 13 bottles of your favorite wine. I have never seen a wine rack with this style before, and while to some thinking about a wine rack that resembles a spine might be a bit nauseating, this wine rack is well crafted and maintains its elegance while being distinctive and versatile at the same time.

To some, being different means being eccentric. Delia know that not everyone is interested in the same style, thus the Wine Bug and Bugus Erectus were born. Quirky, both the Wine Bug and Bugus Erectus are wine bottle holders crafted to resemble insects. Both are very charming and have their own little personalities, which makes them functional and ornamental at the same time.

While it might be possible to get these sorts of wine racks from larger commercial manufacturers, it is unlikely that commercial products are going to be made with the same dedication and passion as those hand crafted by an artist.

Ken Finnigan is the CEO of Finest Wine Racks a website specializing in quality decorative wine racks and durable wine storage systems.

Hanging Wine Racks -- Ah! The Possibilities!

Hanging Wine Racks -- Ah! The Possibilities!
by Diane Carter

Hanging wine racks are specially produced racks that can be suspended from the ceiling, under cabinets, on walls (although there are special wall wine racks that are constructed differently), or on another piece of high-situated furniture. Aside from the intended purpose, these hanging wine racks have multiple functions; they provide revolving dcor, storage facilitation, and stylish design.

A hanging six-bottle wine rack spirals as an eye diversion, jolting the visuals of any surroundings in a flare of fashion. This kind of hanging wine rack has an optional stem to allow the chance of appending an extra two bottles. The Six- and Eight-Bottle can be placed anywhere around the house-countertops, bars, tables, in the corner, against the wall, in the walk-in closet, or wherever, and can be installed oh-so easily.

And a hanging eclectic eight-bottle wine rack is distinct. This hanging wine rack is designed in an erratic fashion, close to unintended or predetermined. This style creates a flash that sets any scene on fire. An eighteen-inch black chain accentuates the visual appeal of this hanging wine rack. Since no two of this kind of hanging wine rack is made the same, each owner possesses an one-of-a-kind creation!

The one disadvantage, or risk, of the hanging wine rack is the thinking that it might fall and cause bottles to shatter. This poses a mess and even a problem to the health of anyone possibly standing nearby, especially if someone bumps into it a bit too aggressively.

This can even risk hitting someone else in the head or face. For these reasons, the hanging wine rack, although a neat option in any home, should be suspended wisely and in a safe location where any chance of its falling is minimized or eliminate altogether. This is the real difficulty to installing the hanging wine rack!

A hanging wine rack holds the equivalent attraction of a Christmas tree, and would appeal to both wine lovers and interior designers. In the end, this hanging wine rack-a great piece of stylish furniture--is not only functional, it is 100 percent fun!

Hanging wine racks adds a higher lever (excuse the pun) of sensibilities to your wine storage.

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Thursday, July 20, 2006

Choosing The Right Wine Rack For You

Wine Racks: Choosing The Right Wine Rack For You
by Diane Carter


Wine racks have become something that just about anyone wants to purchase and have within their residence. They are offered in a wide selection of styles, shapes and sizes to fit just about anyones requirements.

Adding one to a residence can raise the residences value and help it stand out from other homes. It can also help to keep wine fresh, undisturbed and easy to access when you need it. You dont have to be a wine lover to find the value in adding a wine rack of some sort to your residence.

Selection: Choosing The Ideal Wine Rack For You

Since there are so many different kinds of wine racks to select from, it makes sense that you would need a little help knowing which is the Perfect one for you. Here are some of them and a little information that you need about each one.

Top Of The Line: The top of the line wine racks are those that can be custom assembled in a cellar of your home. These are fantastic choices for individuals who have room to add a room in a cool area of the home and those that love wine.

They can be custom built out of the wood types of your preference, fitted for the area that you have chosen and shaped in virtually any form that fits your needs. The bad news is that with any personalized work you will also have to pay quite a bit more for it.

Metal Wine Racks: For a more stylish way of displaying your wine, consider a metal wine rack. These are available in a wide range of sizes and can be used to display your wine in a lavish way, as you would other dcor within your home.

They are often purchased to stand on the floor or they can be bought as counter top sitters as well. The number of bottles they will hold depends greatly on the size of the wine rack you purchase. Often, they can be purchased in the style you are after. The only drawback to these is that you will need to find a location, out of the way of children, to place it.

Hanging Wine Racks: To take care of that problem with room, you can add a wine rack to your wall or hang it from your ceiling. These are great choices when it comes to adding a little style to your kitchen.

Again, they come in a wide selection of sizes and styles, depending on what you like. If you choose these, you will likely get less storage than you would any other method but if you only keep a few bottles on hand, this is ideal.

Environmental Controls: If you are a wine specialist, you should consider investing in an environment controlling unit. If you were to build a wine racking system in a cellar, you would be able to add to it climate control. If you are looking for a way to control the environment in your kitchen, you can do this with a wine chest.

These fit under counters like your dishwasher can or they can be stored above the counter in smaller units. They are a major appliance for your kitchen. These are much more expensive than wine racking systems but can keep your wine at the best temperature.

Any and all wine racking systems can be purchased online. You will find that custom made options as well as those that are a simple hanging racks are offered to you in the sizes and styles that you really want to have. Wine racks are an excellent choice for upgrading your residence.

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Tuesday, July 04, 2006

A Guide To Retail Wine Racks

A Guide To Retail Wine Racks
by Ellen Pedersen


Any legitimate wine dealer should store all wine bottles on specially designed retail wine racks. Did you know that the majority of retail stores do not store wine correctly? When you think about your own preferred wine dealer, do they store the bottles upright on metal shelves? Sadly, this can cause the cork to dry out over time. A good wine store uses wholesale wine racks designed to keep the bottles on their sides.

Unless a store owner knows that the bottles of wine will sell quickly, it is essential to store wine bottles on their sides on specially designed retail wine racks. By remaining on their sides, the cork remains moistened ensuring the best quality of wine; also, exposure to light is minimized. A store using wholesale wine racks of this nature demonstrates their storage knowledge. Wine connoisseurs can be meticulous and most will only purchase from a wine seller who knows how to store wine properly.

There are a few different options when selecting retail wine racks. You can choose from island stands, corner stands, and circular stands. Each style can be pleasing to the customer's eye. When considering the style, it is essential to create a nice flow within the retail space. You do not want customers banging into each other or the retail wine racks. Broken bottles can mean a loss of expensive merchandise.

Island stands are rectangular and contain a sloped top that covers vertical rows of bottle storage on each side of the rack. The sloped top typically holds eight or ten wine bottles. Underneath the top display model, the vertical rows hold eight to twelve additional bottles of wine or champagne. Storage space is ample, and the island stands design keeps the majority of the wine out of direct light. Island stands keep the retail floor looking organized and appealing. For under $600, these wholesale wine racks are a smart choice.

Corner retail wine racks tuck neatly into tight spaces. A small number of spaces line the front of the corner stand allowing for four display bottles per level to be shown. On each side of the display area, vertical rows allow for corresponding bottles of wine to be stored on their sides. The stand keeps the bottles from direct lighting and proper wine storage conditions are easily met.

Circular stands typically offer three levels of circular storage space. They can be bulky and take up plenty of floor space. Nonetheless, they also supply the wine buyer with excellent accessibility. Each circle contains a raised rim that keeps the bottles from sliding off. Wine bottles tilt slightly and remain open to the direct light. Therefore, wines on circular retail wine racks should be wines that sell quickly.

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Sunday, July 02, 2006

Wooden vs. Metal Wine Rack

Wooden Wine Rack Vs. Metal Wine Rack
by Matt Ellsworth


There is more than one kind of wine rack on the market and choosing the right wine rack for your wine collection is no small task. You have a choice between a metal wine rack and a wooden wine rack, these are the most favored type of wine racks to date. Each wine rack has its own set of benefits and the wine rack that you choose will take a couple of things into consideration such as personal taste and home décor.

A wooden wine rack is nice because it looks great and is generally pretty easy to put together. Not many people have too much trouble with the average wooden wine rack. A wooden wine rack also tends to be quite light while still being able to hold an enormous amount of weight.

There is also flexibility to a wooden wine rack and that is in its paint ability. You can paint this type of wine rack to match just about any home décor. It is even easy to build your own wooden wine rack if you like to build things for the home and this type of wine rack is very durable and can last you for years to come. There is another perk to a wooden wine rack and that is the fact that if you were to bump your wine bottle a little hard on the wine rack for some reason accidentally it is less likely to shatter on a wine rack compared to on a metal wine rack.

A metal wine rack is also very popular among today's wine enthusiasts. You can get shapes and styles in a metal wine rack that you simply cannot get in a wooden wine rack. For many people this itself is the selling point and the fact that a wine rack will last you forever and you can find a metal wine rack is any shape size or color and down the road if you want to repaint it you can.

If you do choose a painted metal wine rack though, make sure that it has been painted with chip resistant paint or you could find it losing its paint right away. Metal racks are strong and they are durable but when they break they are much harder to repair than their wooden wine rack counterparts. You cannot just whip up a quick fix for a metal wine rack so make sure that the one that you choose is high quality.

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Saturday, July 01, 2006

Wooden and Metal Wine Racks

To summarize a bit of the recent posts if someone does not feel like reading all of the articles, both metal wine racks and wooden wine racks have their advantages and disadvantages. What the intended use for the wine and the wine rack itself is a big factor in which to choose.

For storing lots of wine a wooden wine rack is what you be looking for. Certain types are stackable letting you expand your storage for wine as you need it. This allows lets them take as much or as little room as necessary. The ability to be stackable is a huge thing going for wooden wine racks.

Metal wine racks are great for short term use and home decor. While the wood can be painted on wooden wine racks it's easier to mold the metal into a conversation piece for your wine to rest on. Metal wine racks can perheaps be used in more places around the house than a wooden wine rack as well.

Friday, June 30, 2006

Wine Rack Building

Build Your Own Wine Rack (In An Afternoon)
by Pankaj andy


A good drink is what even Gods enjoy and to most a good wine is the best drink in the world. The connoisseurs of wine say that to find out a good wine is to smell and taste it. Not is the case with the wine racks. It is much harder a task than that for you get to know the insulation, humidity and temperature that your wine needs besides the ambience that your wine drinker needs and lot other things.

Because of the specific requirements of the wines in terms of the humidity, etc the wine racks can be only few types in the texture although they may vary in terms of the design, the space they tae and the number of wine bottles they can hold.

For building your own wine rack the first thing that you should be sure of is that whether your walls have sufficient insulation otherwise you will lose nearly all of your good wine. A good insulation ranges from R11 to R19 depending the outer temperature, as basement cellars may need more insulation. After having an optimum insulation the next thing you should consider for building your own rack is the material. The options available are redwood, lattice, country pine and mahogany. Redwood offers a soothing look to the bar while the country pine allows an artistic environment. You can also have metal ones but they require extra care and not much can be offered in terms of designs.

For each bottle there should be a 4 to 6 inch breathing space that will help in not only easy accessibility but also for cleaning purposes. You shouldn't forget to keep the width of the rack at least 2 inch more than the length of the wine bottle although we advise around 15 inch for a single racking. There are many designs and most of them in different geometrical patterns but the best out of them is the rectangular one which is quite safe.

If you are thinking over some color, although it all depends upon the color of the walls and other surroundings, we recommend the dark ones. They give a more romantic and elegant look. Redwood and the mahogany generally do not need to be painted.

There are certain precautions that need to be considered. There should be no electrical installations where you are preparing to have your wine rack. The lighting system at the ceiling is called the can lighting and it should be around 15 inch from the wall for a single deep racking and around 28 to 30 inch for double deep racking. The doors and the windows of the bar should be properly installed so that they maintain insulation of inside from outside. The rack should not interfere with the door, window or any type of switch.

Besides the above ones there are certain racks called as counter top racks meant for a few bottles ranging from 1 to 12 and generally they are suited for a small gathering and are best kept on a table. Similarly there are certain racks which are rightly called hanging racks for they hang to the ceiling or the wall and they serve the purpose of both a show piece and a functional small rack.

Pankaj andy writes about wine rack topics.

Wine Rack Source: Types

All About Wooden Wine Racks
by Ellen Pedersen


All About Wooden Wine Racks

The best wood wine racks need not be too expensive. And one of the best things about wooden wine racks is that you can stack one on top of another, which means you only need to buy additional racks as your wine collection grows over time.

The best wood wine racks come in all different kinds of wood. It depends on nothing more than your preferences....for example, you can purchase cedar ones, pine ones, or ones made out of fir, just to list three examples.

All About Wooden Wine Racks

Of course, all of these wood wine racks have their own distinct advantages. Cedar can be easily stained or painted in case you want to make your wooden wine racks suit a certain decor. Pine wine racks are very strong because of the close grain of the wood.

In comparison to metal wine racks, the best wood wine racks have one major advantage: wood does not conduct heat as metal can. Wine is very fickle. If you store it for long periods of time measured in months or years, heat is often conducted from the metal to the bottle, and can alter the taste of the wine unfavorably.

This is why many serious long term wine collectors stick to wood wine racks. Who wants to store precious bottles of expensive wine for a special occasion only to discover the wine's flavor has become worse, not better?

When it comes to price, a decent wood wine rack need only set you back 50 or 60 dollars and will give you much pleasure and functionality for years. If your collection becomes large, you can buy stackable ones. You can store wood wine racks in a wine cellar or right out in the open for your visual appreciation.

But make sure you store your wine away from light sources if you don't plan to drink it within a few days.

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