Archive for May, 2010

Many experts seem to agree that wine dates back to 6000BC. For centuries European homes have chosen wine as their favorite dinner beverage. In America, it has now become their staple drink as well. Few environments are as potentially destructive to wines as the home. Too much humidity causes mold and damages labels. The current issue is where can we store our wine safely and display our favorite vintages. The wall mounted wood wine rack has come to consumers rescue. It is a given that anyone interested in having a growing wine collection would not want to do so behind a kitchen cabinet. Whether you are a wine hobbyist or a wine aficionado, you wish to protect valuable vintages and wish to place a cherished wine collection on exhibit for others to view. The wall mounted wood wine rack helps you taste the wine with your eyes. It is a gorgeous piece of furniture that will enhance any wall in any room. It is an excellent alternative to the expense of investing in the construction of a wine cellar. It will also save you space as well as money. The savings from the wine rack will allow you to have more money to expand on your wine collection. These wall mounted wood wine racks offer the consumer elegance, security, and advanced engineering that allows you to age your wine with confidence. This wall accessory is well worth the initial investment. There are numerous styles, sizes and types of wood wine racks available. You can find wood wall wine racks that store from five bottles up to hundreds of bottles at full capacity. When making your selection, you will have many different types of woods to choose from. Some popular wood types are mahogany, maple, cedar, fir, birch, pine, redwood, oak and cherry. You should choose a wood that fits in well with the rest of your decorating scheme. Wood offers beauty, warmth and function. It is strong enough to hold a lot of weight, yet it is easy to maintain or repair. Wood is also one of the best materials to absorb vibration. You are able to paint wood in a rainbow of colors or apply any finish or stain to match your existing decor. This wall accessory should be hung in a cool dark slightly humid area. It is best to keep a consistent temperature between fifty and fifty nine degrees Fahrenheit. Never hang the rack in direct sunlight or heat. This would cause your wine to cook and spoil. Corked wine bottles should be stored horizontally to keep their corks moist and prevent shrinkage, which would allow air to penetrate the bottles and destroy the wine. Wax sealed bottles require vertical storage or their content will leak away. As an additional touch, you can purchase racks with added features built in. Some of these features will automatically make this wall accessory the focal point of your room. It can be as simple as having lighted mirrors that shine on your collection. Adding glass shelving always brings classic style. Tray storage is a great devise and is a covenant way to help serve your company. Adjustable shelves give you versatility to move your collection around for proper fit. Levelers ensure that your bottles are lying appropriately to keep the cork moist and holding the integrity of your investment. There are some wall racks that have slide through slats that hold the bottom of the glass upside down. You can purchase wall mounted wine racks that are already assembled and ready to hang. Just make certain when you mount the rack to the wall that it is tightly secured and it has good balance. The last thing you would want is your wine bottles to slip or fall to the ground. There are also companies that will custom make a wood wine rack to your design and specifications. If you want that custom made look without the expense there are kits available that come with wood pre-drilled and all the tools needed for easy installation. For most home users, when it comes to the investment in these wall mounted wood wine racks, you can expect to spend anywhere between twenty five and five hundred dollars. This all depends on the style, size, wood, and construction of the piece. Rest assured you have so many choices there is definitely a rack to fit anyone’s budget. Enjoying your glass of wine is all about relaxing, celebrating, friendship and intimacy. So reach out for that special bottle from your wine rack and enjoy!