Things You Should Know About Wooden Wine Racks
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Things You Should Know About Wooden Wine Racks

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13 Mar Things You Should Know About Wooden Wine Racks

Wine is a precious commodity for both wine enthusiasts as well as serious collectors. Storing wine appropriately presents a challenging problem. However, there is a wide variety of wooden wine racks available in the market today, which solves the predicament of storing wines. Protection and storage is now only a matter of personal taste, and you can also get custom wine racks for your cellar.

Why Opt For Wood?

Although the interiors of houses vary greatly, wooden wine racks are probably the most sensible option for wine collectors. These wine racks are available in a wide variety, and can easily blend into any décor. Whether you opt for a traditional, exotic, modern, or old-world style, the task of looking for the perfect wine rack that fits in perfectly with your home furnishings can easily be accomplished.

Furthermore, wooden racks offer reliable and durable protection. Relative to their metal counterparts, the wine bottles supported by wooden racks are less likely to break. This is a result of a much sturdier cushion that absorbs the impact.

Also, wooden racks are sturdier than metal ones that sag or even warp over the years. There are also chances of the metal rings bending, which will prevent you from storing the bottles at the required angle within the slot. In comparison, wooden racks are much safer and have a more extended shelf life as well.

Selecting the Wood Type

Several types of wood are used for building wine racks. Few of the most common and softest types include Beech and Pine, making them rather inexpensive. Oak and Maple, on the other hand, are expensive as they’re much sturdier and denser.

1. About Pine Racks

Pine is one of the most common types of wood used for building wine racks. However, as they lack density, they produce a somewhat fragile wine rack. Besides, pine and cedar also emit particular odours that can have an impact on the quality of the wine. Oak is another popular choice of wine racks, especially when they’re built out of reclaimed oak barrels. They are highly-attractive and give off an old wine cellar smell. Oak can be used to create custom racks, but are somewhat tricky to install as it’s an incredibly dense wood.

2. Mahogany Wine Racks

If you’re looking for sturdiness, consider Mahogany or Cherry. Although they’re expensive options, these woods are dense and offer the highest durability. All Heart Redwood is grown in the cool and damp forests of Northern California and is an excellent choice for a custom wine cellar. It is most likely the only North American wood that’s highly resistant to rot, insects, and mildew.

While growing, the tree absorbs various minerals that give it reddish-brown tones and make it resistant to decay. When it’s milled freshly, its colour ranges from pink to red to dark brown, with a reddish overlay. This wood takes on a darker depth of colour as it ages due to oxidation.

A highly-dense hardwood, Mahogany, is resistant to cracking, shrinking, and warping. It can withstand decay and infestations, making it the perfect choice for wine cellars. Besides, this species of wood isn’t associated with any odours, which is a critical feature for any wine cellar. Both these species can withstand the cold and humid climate of controlled wine cellars.

Cedar is probably the only wood you should avoid using for wine cellars. It is a fragrant wood which can potentially affect your wines. It’s the right choice only for features like dressers, tables, or bedroom sets, and you should avoid using it for wine racks.

The Finishes

Most of the wood species mentioned take nicely to the lacquer, stain, and various finishes. However, the finish used for wine racks is solely for aesthetic purposes and doesn’t impact its integrity. People often opt for the natural look of wood, and in some cases, even leave it unfinished. As a matter of fact, unfinished wooden racks will eventually get darker and gain richness over time.

In case you wish to match the furniture in your house or prefer a specific colour, you can opt to get your wine rack pre-stained. Utilise water-based products if you decide to stain it yourself. Oil-based finishes can have an impact on the integrity of your wine if odours get into the bottle through the cork.

The one way to get your wine rack material and design choices right is to hire experts like us at Signature Cellars for custom wine cellar design and construction. We are proven experts who can help you design and build a wine storage solution that can help protect your investment and add value to your home. Call us at 1300 570 636 or email info@signaturecellars.com.au, and we will respond within the shortest possible time.

Thanks for reading,
Neil Smallman
Signature Cellars
1300 570 636

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