Wine Cellar Refrigeration System Needs Exhaust Room or Environment

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Usually, when people discuss wine cellar refrigeration systems the focus of discussion is on the inside of the wine cellar room (like temperature, air circulation, the location of the custom wine cellar, etc.). Although these things are very important to storing wine, you need to remember that a wine cellar unit is basically an air exchanger, which means that while it is producing cool air into the wine storage room, it is also releasing hot air into the exhaust environment.

All Types of Wine Cellar Cooling Units Have an Exhaust Room/Environment

All wine cellar cooling units have an exhaust room or environment. In the case of a self-contained, through-the-wall wine cellar cooling unit, the exhaust environment is the adjacent room built to receive the exhausted hot air (unless the air is ducted elsewhere). In the case of ducted split type cellar refrigeration systems, the exhaust environment can be the garage or outside. These cooling units have their exhaust environment located away from the custom wine cellar.

Why A Wine Cellar Cooling Unit Exhaust Room is Important

There is a need to give importance to wine cellar cooling system exhaust rooms or environments because a cooling unit’s ability to cool a wine storage room is directly related to the temperature of the exhaust room. Since a wine cellar refrigeration unit is an air exchanger, cold air is basically produced inside the cellar and hot air is exhausted. This exchange creates a temperature difference between the two environments.

It is imperative that a refrigeration unit is able to maintain at least a 30-degree Fahrenheit temperature differential between the custom wine cellar and its exhaust room. The temperature differential is calculated by subtracting the cellar temperature from the exhaust room temperature. For example, if a custom wine cellar is set at a temperature of 55 degrees Fahrenheit, its exhaust room should not get higher than 85 degrees Fahrenheit in order to have a maximum of 30 degrees Fahrenheit temperature differential. If the exhaust room does get warmer, for example, 95 degrees Fahrenheit, then the cellar could get as cool as 65 degrees Fahrenheit to maintain a 30 degrees temperature differential.

This temperature differential needs to be maintained at the appropriate levels because it greatly affects the ability of a cooling unit to cool the inside of a custom wine cellar. If a wine cellar refrigeration unit fails to provide the ideal temperature levels, your wines will suffer and get damaged.

Beautiful Residential Custom Wine Cellars Atlanta Georgia Set in a High Rise Condominium

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Residential Wine Cellar in a High Rise Condominium Atlanta Georgia

I’d like to take you on a tour of our latest custom wine cellars in Atlanta, Georgia project. This residential wine cellar was actually created in a high-rise condominium. It created a few situations but nothing we couldn’t overcome.

This particular residential wine cellar holds a total of 997 bottles. The room that this wine cellar was created in had four structural columns. Actually, I believe two of the columns may have been structural, the others were not, but in order to make this look correct, we kept the columns and worked around them.

We added custom wine racks between the columns on the two sides of the back wall and then on the front wall some of the columns are 15 inches deep, we added a horizontal rack. You’ll see that as we go along with the drawings.

You’ll notice in the drawings each elevation is designated by a letter. The left and right walls are elevation A, the back wall is elevation B and the front sections here are elevation D, I don’t know what happened to elevation C.
Elevation A, the left and right walls have X bins on the bottom. These are lattice X bins so it has a support rack where the back wall comes out this is not seen in the room when it’s completed. You have a high reveal display row with a light balance above it and 750ml individual bottles above that. These custom wine racks we made are 11 3/4 inches deep, simply so that they fit in with the columns. You have a 1 1/2 inch toe kick and a 2 1/4 inch crown molding.

Custom Wine Racks – The Drawing

We’ll go to elevation B, the back wall. We have a tall arch with a pot light opening and light valances over the display row, 750ml bottles up above, three X-cubes, and room four actually for case storage. This bottom section is double deep. Therefore, your X- bins are double deep as well as your case storage. It includes a tabletop area; the upper section with the 750s is single deep.

The elevation D is the little area right where you come into the room, next to the first columns on the left to the right. Here we have horizontal display racks where your bottles are stored horizontally.

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3D Design Overhead View Custom Wine Cellars Atlanta Georgia

This is the overhead view of the room. You can see your bottles can go in from the ends on this particular horizontal rack.

This is the back wall, you can see that we have lattice X bins and lattice case storage below. Looking toward the custom wine cellar door, you can see that we have used the Tuscan door; it’s a square door with arched glass. The whisper cooling unit is located above the custom wine cellar door.

This is your left wall and this is your right wall and back wall, and you can see we have the lattice bins, the 750s above, and the arch.

We are going to do a quick walk of some of the completed photos. Here you can see the door. This door is a Tuscan and Knotty Alder has the black hand-forged wrought iron, has a square top and arched glass and the stain is early American with number 850 moldings.

Custom Wine Cellar Doors and Custom Wine Racks – Custom Wine Cellars Atlanta Georgia

This is the back wall. Our racks are in Premium Redwood with a lacquer that brings out the color of the redwood. Here you have the left wall showing the lattice bins and individual bottles and here you have the right wall.
I hope you’ve enjoyed the walkthrough of the Custom Wine Cellars in Atlanta Georgia. This was created by Residential Wine Cellar Specialists.

Chicago Wine Cellars – Sophisticated Contemporary Wine Racks

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These days, I am looking for a unique wine cellar rack that will blend well with the design of my home. It should blend well with the current interiors of the wine cellar but should be flexible enough that it could still be used if my home is renovated in the future. I want a unique, sleek, sophisticated, and contemporary style that can be the ultimate piece of decoration in my Chicago wine cellar.

I want a wine rack that will showcase my wine collection without sacrificing the ease of retrieving a particular bottle when I feel like having wine for dinner or when entertaining guests. Of course, I would also want a wine rack that is easy to clean. I also want my wines to be stored properly, controlling and maintaining the required temperature and humidity.

I decided to do some internet research to look for the perfect sophisticated, contemporary wine rack option. I got overwhelmed! There are a lot of unique and modern styles to choose from! It is easy to get carried away with the long list of choices, but I have to consider the space/room I will set aside for my wine collection and the budget I am willing to spend to complete my latest home project.

Modern Wine Racks that Enhance the Beauty of Chicago Custom Wine Cellars

I came across the website of Wine Cellar Specialists (http://www.winecellarspec.com/flexible-modern-label-ladder-ultra-series-wine-cellar-racks/), a trusted manufacturer of custom wine cellar and wine cellar-related products and I am impressed with the selection they have. I would want a similar style for my home because of the sleek, sophisticated, and modern design of their wine racks.

Metal wine racks are unique and ultra-modern. Although wood is still used in some designs, metal is still the primary material. The wine racks can be custom-built to accommodate the current wine cellar I have. I can even choose the color of the metal and the kind of wood that will be used.

Flexible and Modern Label Ladder Ultra Series Wine Racks

The wine rack’s style on the website is ultra-modern and chic. It seems like the wine rack is floating in space. Steel beams of high quality are fastened on the floor for maximum support, and in turn, give it the illusion of floating on air.

I can just imagine my wine bottles seemingly floating in my wine storage room. What a sight it will be! It is also durable as it can hold a huge number of wine bottles. As described on the website, the rods of the wine rack can easily hold the weight of one person.

These are called the Label Ladder series wine racks. This series is designed for easy reading of wine labels. The wine rack itself houses the wine bottles in such a way that the labels are visible and readable.

The racks can also be custom-built to fit 1, 2, or 3 bottles in a lateral position. Talk about ease of storage and retrieval! I have the option to choose from various woodblock options to be used in the wine rack. This is an advantage as I can match the wine rack with the existing décor of my home.

Wine Cellar Specialists truly have flexibility, durability, and creativity in mind. They know what customers are looking for and they even provide customization options to create unique wine cellars and wine storage racks. What more can I ask for?

Wines, Wine Storage Conditions and Wine Cooling Systems

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Both beginners and experts in wine collection must know the important conditions required to make a good wine last. The two vital aspects of proper wine storage conditions are temperature and humidity. To make sure that your custom wine cellar can provide the ideal temperature and humidity that your wines need, you need to purchase a good wine cellar refrigeration system.

Wine cooler refrigerators are units designed for storing wine. These units can regulate temperature and humidity effectively so that your wine collection will not get ruined.

The Difference between Wine Cellar Cooling Units and Air Conditioning Systems

There is a huge difference between wine cellar refrigeration units and air conditioning units. Although both can cool the room temperature, the latter cannot cool wine to the ideal level. A wine cellar cooling system does not just cool the room as an air conditioner does. It goes beyond that. A wine cellar cooling unit regulates and monitors the temperature and humidity so that they are kept at a constant level. This is important in wine storage because frequent fluctuations in temperature and humidity can damage your wines.

3 Major Custom Wine Cellar Cooling Systems

There are many different kinds of custom wine cellar cooling units to choose from on the market. The 3 most popular types are the Self-Contained Through-The-Wall units, the Ductless-Split type units, and the Ducted-Split Type units. Here is a more detailed discussion on these 3:

1. Self-Contained Through-The-Wall

This is the most cost-efficient type of custom wine cellar cooling unit. You simply mount the unit to an interior wall. The hot air inside the cellar will be vented out through the wall and into an adjacent room. This unit will also help lower the noise from the cooler. It is important to have a relatively big room for the exhaust air. Ideally, the adjacent room should be as big as your wine cellar.

2. Ductless-Split Type

This type of wine cellar cooling system does not come in one piece, but it is the more convenient and popular choice among wine collectors. Additionally, although this cooling system is more costly, it has a longer life expectancy. Another advantage of having this unit is that you do not need an adjacent room for exhausting hot air.

3. Ducted-Split Type

This is very similar to the ductless-split type cooling unit because you will hear no noise from its fan and you will not need any adjacent room for exhausted hot air. One of the best things about this wine cellar cooling system is that there is no visible equipment inside the wine cellar at all. This system is configured in such a way that it is the cool air that is ducted into and out of the wine cellar.

Chicago Wine Cellars – Guide to Hosting Wine Tasting Parties

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Wine tasting parties are often engaged by enthusiasts and collectors to enhance and explore their experience and knowledge about wines and sometimes even to “show off” and display their collection in their wine cellars and wine storage cabinets.

Hosting a wine-tasting party need not be a chore or a burden. It could be (or should be) a fun and exciting activity. A wine-tasting party is similar to a book club where participants discuss the merits of a book and express their thoughts about what they read while also being open to other participants’ views and opinions. Below are some tips to guide you in hosting wine-tasting parties in your Chicago home wine cellar.

Wine tasting is best done with people who are not necessarily your good friends, but with people you are comfortable with and who share the same interest and appreciation of wines. When done at home, it is a good opportunity to display one’s collection in his or her Chicago custom wine cellar to fellow enthusiasts and share information.

Wine Tasting Parties in Chicago Home Wine Cellars – Tips to Follow

It is important for the host to determine what kind of wine tasting party he or she wants to give. Is it formal with rating and scorecards? Or is it informal where tasters can express their opinions and views freely?

Scorecards should indicate what tasters are focusing on, otherwise, guests can be given blank index cards to encourage them to take notes and thoughts to be shared with the group.

Is it a round table kind of wine tasting where guests are seated while discussing the merits of the wine? Or is it a free-flowing party where participants freely roam around and assess the wines and at the same time discuss the paintings on the walls and the wines in the host’s Chicago home wine cellar?

For the number of participants, 8-12 is a good number since the size is neither too small nor too big that one hesitates to share his views. It is also important to determine the number of wines to be tasted and whether it is a blind tasting or not.

Usually, 6 kinds of wine are used in wine tasting. Each person is served approximately 2 ounces of wine. Blind tasting occurs when the host decides to cover the label of the wine bottle with a brown bag and discuss its characteristics and merits.

It is not necessary for the host to prepare a full course meal to cap off the wine tasting. Finger foods can be served and shared after the wine tasting so as prolong the enjoyment of the party with fellow enthusiasts. During the tasting itself, bland or neutral tasting biscuits or bread can be served to cleanse the palette in between wines. Servings of light cheese will also do the trick.

The host must also prepare enough wine glasses for the guests. Each wine can be poured into one glass to be discarded right after, or a bucket with water for rinsing can be prepared for cleansing in between wines to avoid contamination of flavors. Guests are advised not to wear too much perfume which could distract wine tasters from smelling the real aroma of the liquid.

No matter how the host wants to stage his wine tasting party, what’s important is the sharing of ideas and thoughts with people with which one shares an interest and appreciation. Wine tasting parties are different and unique activities meant to be learned from, enjoyed, and enhance one’s experience.

Chicago Wine Cellars – Wine Barrel vs. Cork Cellar Flooring

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Wine cellar flooring is an important aspect of a Chicago wine cellar design. It can greatly enhance the overall décor and ambiance of a wine storage room.

Wine cellar flooring comes from different materials such as wood, stone, tile, cork, and reclaimed wine barrels. The only flooring material that is not ideal for wine cellars is carpet. The cool environment of the storage space can promote mold growth in carpet fibers.

When deciding on the material for your wine cellar flooring, keep in mind that it should be strong enough to hold the total weight load of wine bottles and wine storage racks. Although there are many flooring options available for Chicago custom wine cellars, two stand out among the rest – wine barrel flooring and cork flooring. It is because these flooring options are not only attractive but also eco-friendly!

Two Types of Chicago Wine Cellar Flooring

Wine Barrel Flooring

Wine barrel flooring comes from reclaimed oak wine barrels. Oak wine barrels typically have a life span of about ten years. After these wooden containers have fulfilled their purpose, they are dumped in landfills, sold as firewood, or used as planters. However, a creative and environmentally friendly solution turned these seemingly useless old wine barrels into unique flooring materials.

Reclaimed wine barrel flooring has exceptional features and characteristics that create a one-of-a-kind appearance in any wine storage room. Each component is unique and incomparable to anything else in the world.

Wine barrel flooring brings in an old-world vibe and provides an elegant touch to your wine cellar. There are three kinds of wine barrel flooring: stave, wine infusion, and cooperage.
Stave flooring is manufactured from the outer part of the wine barrel. It has beautiful distinctive markings that come from removed metal hoops.

Infusion wine cellar flooring is produced from the inner part of the barrel. This wood retains the natural color of the wine which provides it with various shades of red burgundy to white.

Cooperage wood flooring is the top and bottom part of the barrel. It prominently displays winery brandings and markings.

Cork Flooring

Aside from sealing wine bottles, cork can also be used as a flooring material for residential custom wine cellars. This material is produced from the bark of cork oak. Like reclaimed wine barrels, cork flooring is regarded as an eco-friendly product because of its recycling and sustainability features.

There are benefits to using cork flooring for your Chicago wine storage room. For starters, cork has natural properties that make it highly resistant to mold infestation and less prone to decay. Cork has an excellent cell structure that makes it act like a natural shock absorber. Another benefit to cork flooring is that it has natural insulation, as well as sound-absorbing properties.

Cork flooring is a lightweight material that is durable and affordable. It is available in different colors and patterns that can match any décor. Cork wine cellar flooring provides ease of installation and maintenance.

Wine barrels and cork are the material of choice for eco-minded wine collectors. These flooring products have a lot to offer in terms of beauty and functionality, not to mention contributing to the betterment of the environment.