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Wine Education
The reading that makes a collection more fun to own: grapes, regions, labels, glassware and serving temperatures, explained the way Mike explains them across the counter.
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Latest News Guides & Advice
What is happening at the Walnut Creek showroom, new lines on the floor, cellars we have just finished, events, and the occasional strong opinion about wine.
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How we answer a cellar question
Three steps, and none of them start with a product.
It is the same order we use on the phone, and the same order the articles follow.
Measure the room
Length, width, ceiling, wall build-up, the door and what is on the other side of every surface. Bottle count comes out of that, not out of a wish.
Planning a Wine Cellar That Can Grow3 min readRead the articleSize the cooling
Work out the room's construction and heat load before choosing a unit. Mike checks equipment location, airflow and service requirements with the contractors he brings in.
Wine Cellar Temperature and Humidity Fundamentals3 min readRead the articlePrice the whole thing
Racking, cooling, door, finish and install, as a range you can plan around. Then you decide what to do first.
The rest of the shelf
Everything filed under Latest News
34 articles, newest first.
Wine Cellar Insurance and Collection Documentation
3 min readWine Cellar Security and Access Control
3 min readNitrogen and Argon Wine Preservation Systems
3 min readWine Cellar Layouts for Decanting and Service
3 min readHardwood Wine Racks: Strength and Longevity
3 min readBelow-Ground Wine Cellar Water Management
3 min readSmart Wine Cellar Sensors and Inventory Tracking
3 min readBlackened Steel Wine Racks: Material Choices
3 min readUV Exposure and Wine Cellar Light Protection
3 min readPlanning Commercial Wine Display Environments
3 min readWine Cellar Vibration and Acoustic Isolation
3 min readAll-Heart Redwood Wine Rack Care
3 min readCustom Wine Rooms and Property Appraisal
3 min readReducing Wine Cooler Noise in Living Rooms
3 min readCellar Humidity During Bay Area Wildfire Season
10 min readWine Cooler Refrigerants in Walnut Creek
9 min readWhen Bay Area Cellars Need Humidification
9 min readCellar Humidity During Northern CA Heat Waves
8 min readBuilding a Custom Wine Cellar: Step-by-Step
39 min readWine Decanting: Benefits and Techniques
11 min readDual-Zone vs Single-Zone Wine Refrigerators
11 min readWine Tasting Basics for Beginners
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From the shop
The equipment these articles are about
Wine Hardware stocks these in our Walnut Creek showroom and sizes them for real rooms. Prices are current; freight on the heavy items is quoted with the order.
Start here
A photo is a good place to start.
Wondering what the room could hold? Call Mike at (925) 944-1084 with a rough bottle count and the dimensions. He will help you compare layouts and cooling before you buy anything.