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Wine Racks
December 10, 2024 · 31 min read
Choose a wine rack by following the bottle from arrival to the moment you open it. Where will it live, how will you find it and will its shape fit…
Basics
December 7, 2024 · 30 min read
A Lafayette cellar budget depends on who handles each part of the build, not just who assembles the racks. DIY work can make sense for a defined…
Wine Racks
July 30, 2024 · 28 min read
DIY wine rack assembly is easier when the design and instructions are settled before the tools come out. Check the complete parts list, intended…
Wine Racks
March 8, 2024 · 24 min read
Traditional and modern rack styles can both support an organized collection. Start with bottle fit, access and the loaded footprint, then compare the…
Wine Racks
October 17, 2023 · 29 min read
Custom and off-the-shelf racks are easier to compare with the same collection brief. List dimensions, bottle shapes and access priorities, then…
Wine Racks
October 3, 2023 · 24 min read
A custom wine display begins with deciding what you want visitors to notice. Select a focal group, give everyday bottles practical storage and review…
Basics
August 8, 2023 · 12 min read
A wine label gives you clues for choosing another bottle you may enjoy. Start with the producer, grape or blend, origin and vintage, then distinguish…
Basics
August 8, 2023 · 17 min read
Longer-term wine storage begins with a suitable location and a plan you can maintain. Review the room or refrigerator, bottle organization and…
Basics
August 1, 2023 · 8 min read
Food and wine pairing starts with the part of the dish you notice most. Think about weight, sauce, freshness and richness, then use a wine you…
History
July 25, 2023 · 13 min read
Deciding when to age or open wine begins with the actual bottle and your own taste. Keep producer and vintage information, note how comparable…
Basics
July 18, 2023 · 10 min read
Serving temperature is a useful variable to notice when a wine seems muted, sharp or heavier than expected. Compare how a small pour changes in the…
Basics
July 11, 2023 · 12 min read
Choosing wine for an occasion becomes easier when you describe the people, food and setting. Decide whether the bottle is for a shared meal, a gift…
Basics
July 4, 2023 · 11 min read
A first wine tasting needs attention more than a complicated setup. Use a comfortable glass, take time to notice aroma and texture and write a few…
Basics
June 27, 2023 · 30 min read
Everyday wine accessories should earn their space through regular use. Start with opening, pouring and cleaning, identify the task that feels awkward…
History
June 20, 2023 · 8 min read
Exploring wine regions is more useful when each bottle gives you a point of comparison. Keep the origin, grape and producer with your tasting notes…
Basics
January 3, 2023 · 11 min read
Choosing wine glasses begins with the wines you pour and the way you host. Compare bowl shape, balance, rim and storage needs, then decide whether a…
Basics
April 5, 2016 · 7 min read
Wine terms are useful when they help you describe a bottle or ask a better question. Start with words for aroma, texture, freshness and origin…
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Wine Hardware sells the equipment in these articles and designs the rooms it goes into.
Bottle count, layout, racking and finish for a closet, an under-stair space or a whole basement.
Heat load worked out for your room, then a WhisperKOOL, Wine Guardian, CellarPro or CellarCool unit sized to it.
Racking, cabinets and glassware at 1617 Locust St, Walnut Creek. Weekdays, or Saturday by appointment.
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Wondering what the room could hold? Call Mike at (925) 944-1084 with a rough bottle count and dimensions. He can help you compare layouts and cooling options before you decide what to buy.
