I have two examples I want to share with everyone currently planning on building a wine cellar. Whether new construction, a remodel or an addition to the home, it is important to review all aspects of construction with a wine cellar specialist. These two examples both have to do with heat load and wine cellar windows. The first example is...
We know that wine has to be kept at a low temperature in order to age well. It’s logical—we keep our perishable items cool so that they don’t spoil as quickly, and wine is, of course, a perishable item. But what’s with the humidity thing? Does wine really need to be kept at a certain level of humidity in order...
We're pleased to announce a new product line! The CellarCool wine cellar cooling units are now available. CellarCool's cooling systems are designed to offer excellent cooling power and dependability, at a price that's affordable for beginning collectors. They are available in sizes for cellars from 265 to 2000 cubic feet and start at under $1000. The CellarCool systems are designed...
Just in at Vintage Cellars are the powerful WhisperKOOL 5000ti Platinum Extreme Cooling System and the WhisperKOOL 5000ti Platinum Extreme Fully Ducted Cooling System. Both of these advanced products are high-end, self-contained cooling units at the very top of the WhisperKOOL line. These state-of-the-art cooling units are brand new, replacing the earlier WhisperKOOL 4000 Platinum Extreme models, which were also exceptionally...
Summer is in full swing! And during the summer, increased temperatures often cause wine cellar cooling units to work longer and harder hours. While most cooling units are expected to last five years if running continuously, the majority of cooling units (those run only when needed) function for many, many years beyond this grave estimate. However, the time may eventually...
Residents of the East Coast recently experienced the wrath of Hurricane Irene. For the fortunate individuals who did not incur serious property damage and flooding, there were other issues to contend with: power outages. Some storms can leave areas without power for days, meaning your wine cooling units will not operate. And who wants to see a multi-thousand dollar investment...
Let’s face it, people make mistakes. And when it comes to wine storage, a lot of people make innocent mistakes that end up costing them a few (or more!) good bottles of wine. Here's how to avoid some common wine storage blunders. The Top Five Wine Storage Mistakes 1. Storing wine upright. If you store wine with your bottles standing...
Have a wine cellar, but not enough room to install a proper cellar cooling unit? That’s what some people believe. Avoid a big wine storage mistake in your small cellar by investing in the WhisperKOOL Slimline cooling system; it’s designed to fit in that frequently-unused space above your cellar door! Even if your cellar is small, the WhisperKOOL Slimline’s over-the-door...
Vintage Cellars is proud to now offer WhisperKOOL SC Series Cooling Systems. The SC Series, which replaces WhisperKOOL’s popular XLT Series, offers wine collectors the latest in wine cooling technology, providing both quality and value in durable wine cellar cooling units. Having incorporated feedback from WhisperKOOL customers and installers, this new line of wine cellar coolers includes an updated housing...
If you’ve been drinking wine for a while, you've most likely encountered a bottle that has gone bad somewhere along the line. Unlike wines that simply taste "less-than-good," bad bottles taste unbelievably bad! What causes such ruined wine? Here are a few factors... A Bad Cork: Bad corks are the number one cause of “bad” wine. If stored improperly (upright...
Vintage Cellars is pleased to announce the new WhisperKOOL SC series. The WhisperKOOL SC cooling units replace the WhisperKOOL XLT series, a long-time popular product for wine connoisseurs looking to provide their wine with the most consistent environment possible. The new WhisperKOOL SC series maintains all the features of the WhisperKOOL XLT products, with additional tweaks and adjustments based on...
Curious about the process of building a wine cellar start-to-finish? Today we're showcasing a new 800 bottle contemporary wine cellar we built in La Costa, California. The client, Don, presented us with a challenge: convert a study in his new home into a wine cellar with a unique design. Read on to find out how we did it. The Client...
When most people think of a wine cellar, they think of the aesthetic: a grand door, gorgeous wooden racking, perhaps a piece of wine-themed artwork. And of course, these aspects of your wine cellar are incredibly important; they're what make it fit seamlessly in the design of your home, work with your lifestyle, and put a stamp on your cellar...
Vintage Cellars started building custom wine cellars in 1990. Based in San Macros, California, we have built custom wine cellars throughout the United States.
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