Wine Cellar Equipment
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Building a wine cellar can only be done after having made some choices. It's important to be able to answer these questions before going shopping:
~ Do I want a purely functional wine cellar?
~ Am I looking to purchase wine cellar equipment for storing wines and entertaining guests?
~ What factors such as space and temperature need to be considered?
~ How much am I looking to spend?
~ Do I want to build it myself or purchase ready-made units or order something custom-made?
Now for the elements of your cellar :
Racks --- WineRacks.com offers racks at in all price ranges and in a large variety of styles. Remember these important tips: Racks should be included in your wine cellar equipment, allowing you to find a particular bottle without disturbing the rest of your collection. Buy racks for function not simply for their good looks. Consider your needs for the long-term especially if you plan to expand your collection.
Coolers – Every wine cellar must provide a way for wine to be stored without extremes in temperatures. American Wine Essentials has many selections of wine cellar equipment and at prices for everyone's budget. The critical thing to remember about buying a cooler is that you are aiming to keep your at the ideal aging temperature of 55-58°F with a humidity level at 50-70%
Vino Temp says they carry the Rolls Royce of cooling systems. Standard to the Vinotemp coolers are these features : Heavy duty insulation on walls and doors; humidity, odor and rot-resistant wood interior, as well as individual cubicles to hold and protect each bottle. For those who e nj oy a fine cigar, you can also find combination systems with separate cooling systems for cigars and wine in a solo wine cellar equipment unit.
Walk In Cellars – You can find some great examples at VintageCellars.com . These units range in price from $2,600 to $5,000. Clearly these are meant for the more serious collector who is ready to invest and protect a fine wine collection.
Now for two fun sites for those who want to take their cellars into another realm!
The Wine Enthusiast is a fun site when you're ready to shop for stemware, accessories, serving pieces and furniture. They carry a nice line of artwork based on vintage labels and vineyards for those who want to take the wine theme into becoming part of the home décor.
And last of all, don't overlook Vinote Software .This software allow you to interface to track wines by holding winery information, tasting notes, market values, display of labels and much more. All of the information is searchable.
So have fun and start designing! The wine cellar of your dreams can be yours with the purchase of wine cellar equipment!
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