Wine

Wood Wine Racks


For wine lovers, the experience of e nj oying a fine wine is a total sensory experience. For that reason, many wine lovers choose wood wine racks when looking for beauty and function in storing their wine collection. Wood is inviting to the eye and warm to the touch. Wood has texture and is capable of absorbing vibrations, an essential feature of a high quality wine storage system.

You may want to buy or build a wood wine rack for these additional reasons:

~ Wood wine racks can be highly durable.

~ Wood can take on a wide variation of colors and tones.

~ Wood racks can be purchased or built to match home décor.

~ Wood wine racks can easily be adapted to increase storage capability as your collection grows.

What kinds of wood are used for wine racks?

Oak, walnut and cherry are popular choices for wood wine racks as these woods are highly durable. Pine is durable and inexpensive which makes it a popular choice. Redwood wood and mahogany are chosen for their resistance to mold, an important consideration when storing wines in cool dark areas that are subject to dampness.

H.A.L. Woodworking (www.halwoodworking.com) offers a variety of wooden wine racks starting in price at $50 for a nine bottle unit. As is proper, these racks provide for horizontal storage of each bottle as well as allow for easy access to viewing each label without having to disturb the bottle.

If you enjoy hosting parties, then look at the wood wine racks found at Artisans on the Web ( www.aotw.com ). These racks range from simple clean designs of beechwood to a serving table atop a storage unit capable of holding 216 bottles.

For what might be the ultimate, visit Rose Hill Wine Cellars .This company will sell you a kit or will customize a wood wine rack system for your wine cellar. This is for the serious wine consumer! Rose Hill offers a variety of woods including an odorless red cedar. You provide the information about dimensions of your storage area and let Rose Hill do the rest! Orders can be filled in 4 – 6 weeks.

Choosing a good wine is something you'll do many times. Choosing a wine rack is something you want to do only once – choose wood and you'll be investing in your enjoyment for years to come.


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