Wine Cellar Checklist: How To Create The Perfect Wine Cellar For Your Home [Infographic]

There are many factors to consider when building a wine cellar. Such as maintaining the right temperature, lighting, and humidity as well as eliminating excessive vibrations, and making sure the cellar is properly ventilated, are crucial to creating the perfect wine cellar.

This infographic from the wine cellar builders at Innovative Saunas and Cellars will show you the steps you can take to bring your wine cellar dream to a reality.

INNOVATIVE SAUNAS AND CELLARS ARE WINE CELLAR BUILDERS WITH IMAGINATION

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You may already have a wine collection or have dreams of starting one. Whether you have a room set aside or a specific space in mind, Innovative has decades of experience with designing wine cellars that fulfill the wishes of our clients and become the envy of our future clients.

Wine is a personal thing. Each lover and collector of wine will have their preferences. Like wine, a cellar is also personal. It is not just about pleasure and storing your best vino correctly. A cellar adds character and style to a home. Naturally, a cellar should also be a reflection of your unique requirements, both practical and aesthetic.

Your unique taste in wine will determine the technical requirements of your cellar. Our team will assist you with the correct size of racks to suit your bottles. The appropriate storage space and creating the ideal temperature and humidity are crucial for preserving your favorite wines. 

With the practical aspects taken care of, the magic begins. This is when we work together to create your unique showcase. If you desire something classic that exudes established elegance, we offer Walnut, White Oak, and Sapele wood. These options are available in a wide range of shades from airy to somber espresso.

Our wood selection is specifically chosen to strike the best balance between style and longevity. A good wine cellar wood must be able to last in a humid and slightly chilly environment, while at the same time reflecting the look and feel of your vision.

If you prefer a more modern angle, we are equally adept at working with glass or combinations of glass and wood. We are innovators and we love a challenge. If your imagination is going towards something outside of the box, we would love to make it happen for you.

As wine lovers ourselves, we wanted to take our service a step further. Innovative also offers a comprehensive Sommelier service through Hermes Ortiz Wine Consulting services. Hermes is certified by the USSA Sommelier Association and has established wine contacts across the globe.

Our Sommelier service includes consulting on cellar stocking, wine investment and education, as well as wine tasting events.

We are wine cellar builders that work seamlessly under any design circumstances. We work with architects, designers, builders, or you. We can be involved in your process as much as your needs require.

Is your heart saying “I want one!”?  Contact Us today.

Infographic Transcript:

Wine Cellar Checklist: How to create the perfect wine cellar for your home.

TEMPERATURE

Wine needs to be stored at a specific temperature. The best is around 55 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit, with minimal fluctuations. That means the temperature needs to stay constant. If it starts to cross 60 degrees, it can start deteriorating the wine, at an exponential level for each additional degree.

HUMIDITY

Humidity is another item to consider and it needs to stay around 70% humidity to keep the cork expanded and as air-tight as possible. It also helps the cork from drying out which can lead to other complications as well.

LIGHTING

Light and UV rays can prematurely age wine, and not all wines can last very long. Having the space where the wine storage will happen should be constantly dark, with minimal lighting only to view and select a wine, and then turn off the lights once again.

VIBRATIONS

Excessive vibrations can seriously damage your wine during storage. Vibrations can also disturb the sediment in your wine bottle. They can also cause long-term damage by agitating your wine repeatedly and possibly speeding up any chemical reactions occurring during the aging process.



VENTILATION

It is recommended that the cellars have a ventilation system that guarantees the circulation of air inside.

There are three different types of cooling systems to choose from to make sure that your wine cellar is properly ventilated.

SELF CONTAINED COOLING SYSTEM

One end of the system blows cool air in to the cellar, and the other end absorbs heat from the cellar and exhausts the heat into an area adjacent to the cellar. Self-contained units will make more noise than a split or ducted system.

SPLIT COOLING SYSTEM

The Split System is often the most efficient way to cool a cellar. Cooling unit condensers are typically noisy and require significant space for ventilation, in most cases the cellar location does not include an area for these functions. By splitting the cooling system, the condenser can be placed in a space better suited for heat and noise dissipation while the quiet evaporator is inside, or near, the cellar. A licensed HVAC/R technician is required for the installation.

DUCTED COOLING SYSTEM

A ducted system has more installation options than a self-contained system. The unit may be installed up to 25 ducted feet from the cellar, with the cool air flowing to the cellar and the heat exhaust ducted to the outside of the home.

A wine cellar cooling system is a must have, and whether you decide to go with a self contained cooling system, split cooling system, or ducted cooling system, Innovative Saunas and Cellars has the right fit for you.