Yes, you can have a backyard wine cellar in California! This project in Calabasas will show you just want you need to do to properly insulate (and you don’t have to compromise on an amazing wine cellar you can have). This shot shows the wine cellar outside in the backyard with two chairs
Vintage Cellars recently completed the construction of a backyard wine cellar in Calabasas, California. The wine cellar has a decent capacity of 1,715 bottles and is made entirely of unfinished white oak, giving it a traditional look and feel. The client’s preference for a capacity-driven design led to individual bottle racking and angled display rows, creating a visually appealing and practical storage solution.
Look at the wine cellar from a low angle showing the stunning unfinished white oak wood wine racking in backyard wine cellar in Calabasas.
This outdoor wine cellar is ideal for collectors looking to store a robust collection. The traditional white oak material and individual racking system give the cellar an elegant, refined aesthetic. Larger format bottles integrate seamlessly into the view with convenient magnum storage. LED lighting highlights labels and fills the cellar with a warm glow to enhance the wine viewing experience.
Overall, Vintage Cellars has delivered a functional, beautiful backyard wine cellar with distinctive features to satisfy the needs of wine enthusiasts in Calabasas and beyond. The combination of ample capacity, versatile racking and display options, dedicated magnum storage, and attractive lighting makes this a cellar any wine lover would be thrilled to show off.
For those looking to build an outdoor wine cellar, this backyard wine cellar in Calabasas will serve as the perfect inspiration. Tucked away in a residential corner of sunny Calabasas, California resides wine lover’s paradise – a custom built wine cellar offering the perfect blend of style, function and ideal storage conditions.
Although it sounds tempting and practical, there are these nagging questions: would an outdoor wine cellar work in an environment where sunshine is abundant? Isn’t it costly to build and maintain a wine cellar shed? These are important issues to address when considering building an outdoor wine cellar. But with an expert wine cellar builder to work with, nothing is too difficult.
Vintage Cellars just pulled off a satisfying masterpiece for our Calabasas homeowners who wanted a cozy, capacity-driven wine cellar. Read on to find out how to build a wine cellar in your backyard according to our experts.
Building an outdoor wine cellar is comparably easier than an interior one, wine cellar builders would agree. The installation of cooling equipment is faster and less complex — compressor, wiring, and all. Now, temperature regulation is a different story.
Take into account several other key factors when building a backyard wine cellar:
Being the expert, Vintage Cellars factored in all the conditions and the result is an elegant, efficient, stylish, and functional backyard wine cellar in Calabasas.
Stepping into the lush backyard, you’re greeted by an expertly crafted wine cellar with a traditional design. The beautiful, rustic structure focuses on maximizing bottle capacity while allowing for customized storage options. The interior of this backyard wine cellar in Calabasas features row upon row of individual bottle racks, interspersed with angled display shelves ideal for showing off prized vintages, magnums, and favorite brands.
Vintage Cellars’ expert work on this backyard wine cellar in Calabasas is truly refreshing!
In terms of style, people nowadays seem to have a penchant for lighter toned wood especially when the modern transitional concept took off. So, while a lot of people still prefer to stain their wood, this backyard wine cellar in Calabasas is filled with a racking system that’s made with unfinished white oak, which is an excellent choice for an outdoor construction.
The light color and neutral tone of unfinished white oak lends a timeless and classic appeal to the wine cellar. This quality ensures that the cellar’s design remains versatile and can adapt to various styles and trends over the years.
In terms of quality, white oak is a strong material that can handle the weight of a substantial wine collection. White oak possesses natural resistance to decay and insects. This resistance is particularly beneficial in a wine cellar environment where moisture levels can fluctuate. It helps to prevent the wood from rotting or being damaged by pests, ensuring the longevity of the cellar.
With a storage ability of over 1,700 bottles, there’s ample room to continually expand your wine collection. Several racks have been set aside for larger format magnum bottles, providing sufficient space should you acquire more of these stately wines.
For individual bottles, the wine cellar has 128 ladders. Meanwhile, 346 display spaces are reserved for 750 ml wine bottles. The angled display rows allow visitors to view the different labels and easily choose the wine of the hour.
Upon entering the outdoor wine cellar, you can view several wine labels looking up the door because our team installed a bridge rack. The installation of a bridge rack above a wine cellar’s doorway is a clever design move that maximizes storage and display in a stylish manner. This elevated rack ingeniously utilizes unused vertical space, providing additional capacity without compromising the cellar’s layout.
Beyond its functional role, the bridge rack enhances the cellar’s visual appeal, creating a captivating entrance and transforming the space into a dynamic showcase for the curated wine collection.
If you are in the mood for wine tasting, the decanting area offers a space to ready your glass and pop a bottle. Having this decanting zone incorporated seamlessly into the design makes indulging in cellar selections much more sophisticated and enjoyable.
The lattice sides flanking the decanting area in the wine cellar serve as elegant design elements to give the backyard wine cellar in Calabasas a decorative feel. Beyond their structural purpose, the lattice sides introduce a touch of sophistication, creating a visually appealing separation that adds depth and character to the decanting zone.
This thoughtful addition not only enhances the overall aesthetic of the wine cellar but also contributes to the ambiance, elevating the experience of enjoying and showcasing wines in a setting that balances functionality with tasteful decor.
Although the climate in Calabasas is considered steady, the summer heat can still rise to 110 degrees. This is why installing an exterior grade door – made of wood and without glass pane – is an excellent choice. The glass material can reflect the heat of the sunlight through the wine cellar affecting the temperature inside.
This doesn’t mean though that you can no longer use a glass door for an outdoor wine cellar. However, if you would opt for one, the recommended type would be a dual pane insulated glass door and preferably tinted. Be warned that this type of door does not completely stop but only eliminates heat transfer.
During the summer, the temperature can rise to potentially 110 degrees in Calabasas so Vintage Cellars needed to do heavy-duty insulation. The team filled the walls and ceiling with five inches of foam, which gives an R30-R35 insulation rating.
The cooling system used for this backyard wine cellar is the RM 3600 cooling system that is recessed into the ceiling. This system provides efficient cooling power and stable temperature and humidity control to keep wines stored properly.
For the lighting system, Vintage Cellars installed 3000 KLED tape lights around the whole angle display area. The warm white lighting draws attention to the display shelves, perfectly showcasing select wines. Such type of lighting has high color rendering index that creates an inviting and cozy atmosphere for this backyard wine cellar in Calabasas.
But the choice of lighting is not purely for aesthetic purposes. The 3000 KLED tape lights emit significantly less heat compared to traditional lighting sources. This is particularly important in a wine cellar environment where temperature control is crucial. Low heat emission helps maintain a stable climate for wine storage.
To focus on the efficiency and aesthetics of the outdoor wine cellar, the Vintage Cellars team left the choice to the clients in terms of flooring. But if you are going to build an outdoor wine cellar, there are also considerations.
Durable and weather-resistant materials such as natural stone, concrete, or porcelain tiles are ideal choices as they withstand outdoor elements and are easy to clean. These materials also help regulate temperature fluctuations and moisture, contributing to a stable environment for wine storage.
It’s essential to choose a non-slip surface to ensure safety, especially if you live in an area that’s prone to rain or humidity. Opting for natural stone or textured tiles can enhance the cellar’s visual appeal while providing a surface that is both resilient and visually harmonious with the outdoor surroundings. Ultimately, the chosen flooring should strike a balance between style, durability, and suitability for outdoor conditions, creating a welcoming and functional space for wine enthusiasts.
For the passionate wine collector, this backyard wine cellar in Calabasas is a personal oasis – both functionally and aesthetically. It marries smart storage solutions and design with the ability to proudly showcase your collections. And when you need a break from the stresses of daily life, escape to your backyard paradise and let your tastebuds delight in your wine journeys.
During parties and gatherings, guests can browse your collection, selecting the perfect bottles to complement the evening’s menu. When it’s just family and friends, the backyard wine cellar shed becomes its own social space. Bring up a few chairs and convert this space into your personal tasting room. Explore new flavors as you compare selections from different regions and producers.
If you’re a wine enthusiast dreaming of your own outdoor wine cellar, Vintage Cellars can help bring your imaginations to life. Our team of experts will design and build your ideal custom wine cellar, taking your unique climate, space, and collection into account.
Get a quote or ask us any questions about how we can build your desired wine cellar style, indoor or outdoor.For more information contact us today!
With more than 30 years of building Custom Wine Cellars, we are experts in designing and building Custom Wine Cellars from soup to nuts. We help clients nationwide and would be glad to give you a free design for your custom wine cellar.
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