DIY Custom Wine Cellar

As your passion for wine grows, likely so is your collection of fine quality wines and vintages. It is natural to begin to consider a wine storage system as you acquire collections that will require aging and proper storage to achieve their maximum potential. If you are reaching this conclusion, then it is likely time to start looking into a custom wine cellar. Your high value wine that you have worked so hard collecting deserves a space to age properly.

A custom wine cellar is not only good for enjoying and aging your wine collection, it also adds value to your property and increases its desirability. Though likely you have in mind enjoying your newly designed custom wine cellar for many years to come, it is nice to know that there are also side benefits to the venture. A wine cellar complete with all the accessories like wine coolers, wine cabinets, chillers, display cases, and more will also add a level of opulence to your already beautiful deluxe property. In some areas a wine cellar is an absolute necessity if one wishes to entertain at a certain level of society.

First you must draw out your plans very well. There are many factors to consider including space, finances, size, ease of access, and quality of workmanship. A wine cellar is not limited to a cellar or basement, though those places are optimal. Rather, you can build your custom wine cellar into a cabinet, room, pantry, or even in your attic. It all depends on what you want and how much you want to spend designing the cellar.

At minimum your custom wine cellar must have some kind of racking system in place, there are many varieties and kinds of wine racks and wine cabinets to choose from, many are quite ornate. You may wish to have a wine tasting table, a small sink, wine display cabinets, or more. Make sure you have the space for what you desire. As mold in a wine cellar is a common problem, make sure to vapor barrier and seal the walls, possibly constructing with fiberglass instead of the more common drywall. A contractor may or may not know about this, so it is important you inquire as to what his plans are. Correct plumbing for the chillers is essential, as well as electrical wiring for various display lights and outlets needed. Also proper insulation is required as often the temperature in the wine cooler is different from the outside temperature.

As you draw up the plans and start constructing your custom wine cellar, you will begin to instal the a wine racking system. Be sure to take into consideration the various sizes and shapes of wine bottles, as well as the stability and support the racks will offer. Be sure you design your wine cellar so that it can be enjoyed for years to come, use premium quality materials so that you can proudly display the fine wines in your collection.