Drink it all in with Revel Cellars -- We're honored to be featured in Venu Magazine to share our story of design and innovation for discriminating wine collectors.
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Why choose hardwood for your wine cellar?
Reason #3: Aesthetic Versatility
Hardwood offers a range of colors, grains, and textures, allowing for customized designs that match your personal style and the overall theme of your home.
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Reason #2: Resistance to Moisture and Temperature Fluctuations
Wine cellars need to maintain specific humidity and temperature levels. Hardwood can withstand these conditions better than many other materials, preventing warping and degradation.
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Opting for a Revel custom-designed cellar ensures seamless wine and cigar storage integration. Our team specializes in creating wine cellars that accommodate diverse collections, blending functionality with elegance to reflect your unique taste.
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Why Choose Hardwood for Your Wine Cellar?
#1: Durability and Longevity: Hardwood’s robust nature ensures that your wine cellar will stand the test of time. It resists wear and tear, maintaining its structural integrity and aesthetic appeal for years.
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Enhancing the Ambiance
Soft, ambient lighting creates a welcoming atmosphere for tastings, enhancing the enjoyment of your collection. Additionally, proper ventilation ensures air circulation, crucial for maintaining the quality of both wines and cigars.
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Designing a wine cellar is an art form that combines functionality with aesthetics. We know that the materials you choose for your wine cellar not only impact its durability and functionality but also its overall look and feel.
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Quality Storage Solutions
For wines, sturdy and aesthetically pleasing wine racks not only organize your bottles but contribute to the cellar’s ambiance. Similarly, cigar humidors or cabinets protect cigars from fluctuations in humidity and temperature.
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The Perfect Storage Solution
In the end, the culmination of careful planning and thoughtful design resulted in the perfect storage solution for a collector with limited space but sophisticated taste.
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Separate Spaces, Shared Environment
While wines and cigars can coexist, it’s essential to create distinct areas in your cellar to prevent any aroma transfer. Designating a section within the cellar for cigars maintains the integrity of both.
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Stay Safe
Always drink responsibly. If you are visiting multiple tasting rooms, consider arranging transportation or appointing a designated driver. Most wine regions host travel guides or drivers who can provide insights into the wines of the regions.
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Privacy and Drama Unleashed
To elevate the experience, Jim incorporated “switch-glass” doors into the design. These doors seamlessly transition from crystal clear to opaque, offering both privacy and a touch of drama to the space.
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The cornerstone of any wine cellar is maintaining optimal temperature and humidity. These conditions also happen to be perfect for cigars. By ensuring your cellar maintains temps between 55-60°F and humidity levels 65-75%, you create a haven for both.
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Consider Joining a Wine Club
Many wineries offer wine clubs that provide exclusive access to limited releases and discounts. If you discover a winery you love, joining a wine club can be a fantastic way to stay connected.
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Efficiency Meets Elegance
Efficiency was a top priority. Leveraging Revel’s signature pullout drawers, Jim optimized every inch. A wine ladder adorned with an onyx backlit panel added visual impact and provided a perfect way to display prized bottles.
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Maximizing Your Wine Cellar: The Perfect Haven for Cigars and Wine
Often, our clients ask us if their wine cellar can serve a dual purpose: storing both their cherished wines and their prized cigar collection. The answer? Absolutely.
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Ask Questions
Don’t be shy about asking questions! Winery staff and sommeliers are there to educate and guide you through the tasting process. Even the most sophisticated wine collectors have questions, especially when they are visiting somewhere new.
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A Cigar Lover’s Haven
Being an avid cigar lover, Jim spared no detail in creating a space that accommodated his extensive collection. The self-contained wine vault boasts a custom cigar drawer capable of holding up to 200 cigars.
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Savor the Experience
Wine tasting is an art, not a race. Sip, savor, and engage with the wine. Notice the aromas, flavors, and textures. It’s easy to get excited and book tastings at several different wineries a day, especially if it’s a short trip.
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Not incorporating lighting, or using the wrong kind
LED lighting built into the cabinetry will make it much easier to identify bottles without having to get your phone flashlight out, and this type of lighting is energy-efficient and long-lasting.
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