WINE Tips, Info and Guide

I am a lover of wine. Going on a trip to Napa is one of my favorite things in the world, and I love to bring home a couple of bottles from the wineries I visit. But once you get back to your home how should you store these precious bottles of wine? There are so many types of home wine racks out there. How do you go about finding the right one for you? Here is a simple guide to get you started.

Does Size Matter?

The first thing you should consider is how big of a wine rack are you looking for? How much wine are you looking to store, and how much space are you wanting to utilize for your wine rack? If you have a large home you may want to invest in larger wine rack furniture such as a buffet style rack, or a larger console style rack. However if you are staying in a smaller place there is nothing wrong with a hanging wine rack, or one that rests on your counter.

Style or Functionality

Home wine racks come in many different styles as well and careful consideration should be used in picking the one that is right for you. Do you want something with old world charm and class such as a nice metal wine rack with loops and curves, or perhaps you were wanting to go with something a little more functional like a sturdy wooden console with a built in refrigerating unit.

Whichever home wine rack you decide to go with make sure it is the right one for you and fits your personality perfectly. Good luck and drink responsibly.


By Eli Wagar-Kustermann


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From a simple fruit comes a wonderful transformation into a drink that can mature into a valuable asset. Many people over the centuries have taking it upon themselves to invest hard earned money into a wine collection. After you get started collecting, depending on the amount of bottles, storage is an issue that needs addressed. Here are 5 iron wine rack designs that protect your wine investment.

Versatility of Iron
Wrought iron creates intricate designs for holding bottles of wine for display, convenience and protection. Often referred to as mild steel in todays time, it is a very practical way of storing your investment. The many styles, sizes and designs can either blend into a room or set it off with a fantastic display of beauty that holds precious cargo. Strength, stability and cork preservation along with the ability to mold iron into nearly any design is why it became so popular to use. It adds a sense of style and richness to your collection while still being affordable. Let us look at just a few of the popular designs used by wine collectors.

Popular Wine Rack Designs
There are many styles of freestanding wine holders. The shape of some are like a table with wood or glass top, the rack is underneath making bottles easily accessible. There is a perch style freestanding rack. This one stands bottles either single or double stacked vertically. Every bottle has its own individual slot. This makes it very nice to see exactly which bottle you want to get before pulling it out. The bakers style rack is very popular to hold wine, glasses and more. Display your bottles in a very fancy method with this one.

Hanging racks are very popular for those that do not want to take up useable walking space. It also adds some style to any room. This is great for showing off a nice collection of wine. These beautifully styled racks typically hold up to about eight to ten bottles of wine elegantly in the kitchen, den or dining area that works for you.

Wall Mounted wine storage is wonderful in saving space and adding some pizzazz to any room. Space saving beauty comes with these lower or high capacity holders. Choose a single, double or even a triple stack holder. This sturdy addition still makes it easy to keep bottles intact while being able to read the labels before choosing one.

Corner wine racks help utilize space in your floor plan that is not normally being used to walk in. Get sturdy storage for a few to many bottles of your favorite wines. It is a fabulous way to display them while space saving for even a smaller room.

A commercial is a higher capacity rack that either mounts on the wall to save space or freestanding to hold more bottles. There are many storage slots to show off the selection of wines. Bottles tipped at just the right angle to make it easy to read and get to. This is especially important to keep fast service with easy access to the collection.


By Sam Dunbar


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Many parents begin child proofing their home before their little one even gets on their feet and with good reason. Small children need to be safe from anything that may put them in any danger. It is your responsibility as parents to make sure their environment is as safe as possible. This does not mean you need to get rid of your wine collection. In fact, here are 5 floor wine rack designs that protect your wine from toddlers.

1. Wrought Iron Wine Jail - This unit is a perfect example of a floor rack wine holder. They come at a height of approximately six feet. It can hold approximately 100 bottles and padlocks for little ones safety. This is sure to give mom and dad piece of mind that their baby will not find their way into the wine cabinet. If you have a hefty wine collection this is a perfect solution.

2. Wooden Wine Rack - You can choose to put up a wooden wine rack with the lockable door. By using the non-chip paint, you ensure even more that your child is safe from any thing that is harmful to them. Some people like to bolt the racks either to the floor or wall, depending on height and weight to ensure that your little one cannot pull it over and either hurt themselves or simply break all your bottles of wine.

3. Portable Wine Cellar - There is a long-term solution for those that have a wine collection they would like to store in a toddler proof climate control mechanism. This is ideal if you have no actual wine cellar but still want the collection. Choose not only a wine cellar that is capable of holding a collection of about 100 bottle of wine with the lockable door to keep your little one out. An added bonus is an alarm if it is open more than a few minutes and a childproof temperature control. This portable wine cellar is one that your wee one will not push buttons and set your temperature of wine from a nice chill to a hot summer day.

4. Countertops for Floor Racks - If you budget does not allow for a large rack with lockable doors to protect your son or daughter try a small portable floor rack. This one is small enough to put up on a countertop or shelf out of reach of your child.

5. Hanging Floor Rack Wine Holder - Floor racks for the moderate wine drinker are ideal to find a place to hang them. You can protect your toddler by having a rack that never touches the floor where they might have a chance to get a hold of it.


By Sam Dunbar