The Pechanga Resort project demonstrates the art and sophistication involved in creating a restaurant wine cellar that enhances the overall dining experience. Designed by Vintage Cellars, this ambitious endeavor showcases luxurious craftsmanship and functionality across multiple dining venues within the resort. Wy ambitious? Because this project involved five different wine cellars created for two separate restaurants. Each wine cellar has been meticulously tailored to complement its surroundings, blending seamlessly with the elegant interiors – two wine cellars with sliding doors for the Vintage Room; two with sliding doors for The Chef’s table (both rooms located at the Great Steakhouse. One wine cellar was created for the adjacent restaurant called Paisano’s.
Central to the project’s success is the integration of innovative design elements like custom racking systems, LED lighting, and advanced cooling solutions. These features not only preserve the quality of the wine but also add a distinctive touch to the dining atmosphere. For instance, the Chef’s Table wine cellar, with its glass-enclosed cabinets and golden bronze wine pegs, is a striking example of how a dining room glass wine cellar can elevate the guest experience.
Overall, the Pechanga Resort wine cellar project serves as a prime example of how a well-executed wine cellar can transform a restaurant’s ambiance. Vintage Cellars’ expertise in designing bespoke wine storage solutions ensures that each cellar not only serves its functional purpose but also enhances the visual appeal of the dining spaces, making each visit a memorable experience.
When it comes to dining, few experiences can rival the ambiance and sophistication of a well-designed restaurant wine cellar. At Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, CA, a remarkable project brought together top-tier architectural and design talent to create stunning wine display cabinets that enhance the culinary experience. Led by Vintage Cellars, this project showcases the intersection of luxury, functionality, and meticulous craftsmanship.
Nestled within the expansive Pechanga Resort, the wine storages at Great Oak Steakhouse and Paisano’s Italian Restaurant are more than storage spaces for wine—they are integral to the dining atmosphere, blending seamlessly with the elegant interiors and offering an immersive experience for guests.
The stunning outcome of this huge project not only pleased the clients, but also made the Vintage Cellars team proud and honored to be a part of it all: “Just to be a part of it was an amazing experience. We appreciated the opportunity and we would definitely do it again. We’re up to the challenge for anything like this or even more of a grand scale.”
Here, you’ll witness greatness unfold as we share the intricate details of these restaurant wine cellars and cabinets, highlighting the expertise and dedication required to bring such a monumental project to fruition.
The Pechanga Resort restaurant wine cellar project was a colossal undertaking, spanning over four years and involving collaboration with the esteemed architectural firm Delawie. The challenge was to create five distinct wine cellars within the resort, each tailored to its respective dining venue while maintaining a cohesive design language. The project demanded precision, creativity, and adaptability, given the evolving nature of the space as it was being developed.
Within the four-year conception of this project, several changes had to be made in the process in terms of cooling units, glass enclosures, wood finishes, lighting, etc. “Realistically, we were going off of what we were going to accomplish if the space allowed it to happen. Looking at the place, you really have no idea what’s above it, what you’re going to do, how you’re going to run your mechanical and ducting and set your cabinets in place, et cetera. But that’s what we specialize in. We make it work no matter what. And that’s what all the other trades on this project had to do as well. So, everyone came together and made it into an unbelievable looking project.”
And finally, the Vintage Cellars team came up with a final blueprint that will give the restaurants the stunning showcases that they deserve.
Central to the design of any wine cellar is the racking system. For the Pechanga project, Vintage Cellars opted for a sophisticated blend of materials and configurations to achieve both aesthetic appeal and functionality. The racking systems were meticulously crafted to complement the high-end finishes of each dining area, ensuring a seamless integration with the overall design.
Matching the wood stains on the project site was part of the challenge, but Vintage Cellars’ skillful team achieved the exact shade that you won’t spot the difference! “It was a little challenging because they used a lot of plywood. But we use a lot of hardwood and plywood mix, so you get a lot of different colors using hardwood compared to just sheets and ply that come in the same grain. For this, we had to bleach some wood to make it match, which took a while, but it all worked out.”
The Vintage Room boasts a ceiling height of 120 inches and a bottle capacity of 864. The racking system is constructed using walnut plywood and hardwood, providing a rich, elegant appearance. One of the standout features is the seam in the side panels, which adds a touch of visual interest while maintaining structural integrity.
The wine is displayed using floor-to-ceiling mounted Vintage View Vino Series racks with triple-deep wine pegs in a golden bronze finish. The sliding glass doors not only enhance the room’s sophistication but also ensure easy access to the collection.
The Chef’s Table at Great Oak Steakhouse gives a view of private dining into the open kitchen. In the middle of this room is an exquisite dining table that allows you to sit between both the wine cellars and an open view to the whole kitchen. This means that while enjoying your food, you can also enjoy the action that takes place before the courses are served.
Offering unparalleled dining experience and perfect for a top-level steakhouse, Chef’s Table’s wine cellars have a total bottle capacity of 576. The wine cabinets feature recessed top and bottom plates, brown color power outlets, and are enclosed in glass walls, creating such a striking, fine dining room glass wine cellar.
The racking system employs double-deep wine pegs in golden bronze, mounted on floor-to-ceiling Vintage View Vino Series racks. This design choice not only maximizes bottle capacity but also ensures that each label is prominently displayed, enhancing the dining experience.
To enhance the beauty of the restaurant wine cellar and highlight the wine collection, proper lighting is crucial. In the Pechanga dining room glass wine cellars, LED lighting is recessed within the cabinets, strategically placed to illuminate the wine bottles without causing heat damage.
The lights that run along the front are designed to wash down the front of the bottles, highlighting the labels and creating a warm, inviting glow. This careful consideration of lighting ensures that the wine cellars not only function optimally but also enhance the visual appeal of the dining spaces.
Regulating the temperature in the restaurant wine cellars posed a few challenges but nothing that the team cannot overcome. At first, Vintage Cellars were contemplating about whether to install one cooling system for the entire space. But then, although the temperature would be regulated for the wine collection, it won’t be for the guests if the dining area is at 55 degrees. The client’s goal is to create a private dining experience within the restaurant, and this will not be possible in such condition.
To achieve this, Vintage Cellars thought of creating a dining room glass wine cellar in each designated area. The glass doors and enclosures are a huge part of the solution. Not only did the glass-enclosed wine cabinets add aesthetic appeal, but they also allowed for the cooling systems to work efficiently in each restaurant wine cellar.
All the restaurant wine cellars in the Great Oak Steakhouse are built almost the same, with one difference—the four wine storages in the Chef’s Table and Paisano’s have half-inch frameless glass doors, while the restaurant wine cellar inside the Vintage Room has dual-pane glass sliding door with metal frame.
The dining room glass wine cellar in the Vintage Room uses a dual-pane glass because the temperature is more controllable within a dual-pane glass environment. They are designed specifically for long-term wine display.
A different vendor built the glass doors, while Vintage Cellars did the glass enclosures for the wine cellar in restaurant. This collaborative effort certainly made the whole project the most amazing one for the team so far.
Maintaining the perfect temperature is vital for preserving the quality of wine. But rather than cooling the entire space, which is counter-productive, Vintage Cellars decided to install a cooling system in each wine cabinet. This Pechanga project features five separate cooling systems, each tailored to the specific requirements of the different wine cellars. Vintage Cellars utilized Wine Guardian water-cooled systems, mounted above the ceiling and integrated into the insulated cabinets, which were custom-made in Vintage Cellars’ own shop. The team chose the water-cooled system, which uses chilled water to cool the space, to avoid exhausting lots of hot air into the space above.
These systems are designed to manage temperature and humidity effectively, preventing mold and mildew while ensuring the longevity of the wine collection. The use of water-cooled systems minimizes heat exhaust, making them an ideal choice for such a high-end project.
Installing the half-a-ton heavy cooling systems that sit in emergency drain pans required the help of a thousand other people to install. Within the top of the wine cabinets are ducts coming through on the left and right side of the enclosures for the supply and return.
Pechanga Resorts and Casino bring guests a variety of dining experiences. Those who want to enjoy a slice of good old steak, the Great Oak Steakhouse is a great place. But if you want to have an authentic taste of Italy, Paisano’s offers a selection of Italian delis and wines, which are displayed in a gorgeous restaurant wine cellar!
Vintage Cellars also had the honor of creating a dining room glass wine cellar for this premier restaurant. Just the same, the team custom-built the huge wine cabinet in shop and transported it to the venue for installation.
Standing elegantly inside Paisano’s, the 119-inch wine display storage has a bottle capacity of 225. The racking system is made from white maple plywood and hardwood and utilizes triple-deep, wall-mounted Vino Pins in a golden bronze finish. The horizontal wine pegs allow for the wine bottles to be displayed horizontally with the labels in view.
Meanwhile, the steel-framed doors with full-length pulls and locks provide both security and style. Overall, this wine cellar in restaurant contrasts beautifully with the surrounding brickwork creating a visually appealing and highly functional storage solution
The beautiful brickwork definitely stimulated the team’s artistic vision. This arched nook became the bedrock of Vintage Cellar’s custom wine display cabinet.
The team has been quite meticulous in installing cabinet. Apparently, the aesthetics is less concerning than the mechanicals. Here, the ducts basically go in on the top for the supply and return of air. Then, the cooling system is installed behind the back wall.
The Pechanga Resort restaurant wine cellar project is a testament to the expertise and dedication of Vintage Cellars. The seamless integration of the wine cellars with the resort’s dining venues enhances the overall guest experience, transforming each meal into a memorable event. The collaboration with Delawie Architects and other contractors exemplifies the power of teamwork and the importance of meticulous planning and execution in achieving a shared vision.
Known for creating premier wine cellars for commercial and residential clients, Vintage Cellars’ commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction is evident in every project we undertake. Whether you are looking to enhance your home with a private wine cellar or elevate your restaurant with an all-glass wine cellar, Vintage Cellars has the expertise and passion to bring your vision to life.
For those seeking to create a unique wine cellar dining experience, Vintage Cellars is the ideal partner. Their attention to detail and dedication to excellence ensure that every project is executed to the highest standards. Begin your journey towards the perfect wine cellar. Contact Vintage Cellars today at 1-866-457-3342 or explore our website for more restaurant wine cellar ideas.
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