No wine collector worth his salt would ever stock his precious collection in a mere refrigerator. A classy wine rack is a must for keeping your carefully cultivated selection of wines in style. Here are a couple of expert tips to help you decide on the right wine rack for you.
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The material that any piece of furniture is made of decides its look - and to some extent - even the quality. There are two main options here.
Prefer the traditional look? => Wood
Wood is the first material that comes to mind when you think of a wine rack. A properly stained and lacquered wooden wine rack can raise the style quotient of your wine cellar (or your living room) several notches.
Mostly using Redwood or Mahogany, wooden wine racks tend to be strong and durable, not to mention aesthetically pleasing. Also, wood has more character than metal and tends to darken over time to gain an even richer tone.
Looking for a modern touch? => Metal
Metal wine racks fit much better in a home with a 'modern' theme of decor; furniture with sharp features and clean lines, simple colors and a chrome finish.
Moreover, many wine cellarist's prefer the sturdiness of metal racking. Metal wine racks often have nested bottle holders that keep bottles at their side at all times without sliding around, which is a persistent issue with wooden racks.
Before deciding on which type of wine rack to buy, ask yourself a few important questions:
Have the answers? Now, look at the styles we have outlined below to find the right type of wine rack for your needs.
Short on space? => Countertop wine rack
If you have only begun building up your own wine collection, a countertop wine rack is more than enough. Easily placed on the kitchen counter or the dining table, these racks ensure that your wine bottles are within reach during a romantic candlelight dinner or that fancy spread for your boss.
Have a very large collection? => Floor wine rack
On the other hand, if you have been collecting for a while, chances are that your wine bottles number in the hundreds. The best storage solution for a proper collection like this is a floor wine rack. These freestanding racks hold wine bottles of all sizes in sliding horizontal configurations which keep your collection safe while allowing it to age properly.
Want to show off your vintage wines? => Wall-mounted wine rack
Wine has always been more about style than just taste. A wall-mounted or hanging wine rack can let you display your vintage wines like a piece of fancy artwork. A great option for decorating a laid back dining room, wall-mounted racks save on space and keep your wine bottles readily available.
