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Framing, insulation, vapor barrier, door seals and lighting, the unglamorous half of a cellar, and the half that decides whether the cooling unit ever catches up with the room.
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A cellar in a Sonoma solar home still needs equipment selected for the room and a clear power plan. Ask the relevant professionals how the cooling load, electrical installation and any backup arrangement fit the home's actual…
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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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Short, practical answers to the questions we get across the counter every week, from serving temperature to what to do with a cork that broke.
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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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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.
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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.