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Wine Cellars, Wine Racks: How To Store Magnum-Sized Bottles of Wine

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One of the many concerns that wine enthusiast and wine collectors have is how to store magnum-size wine bottles. These days, many wineries produce heavier glass and bigger bottles, and it has become a problem for wine collectors, because these do not fit regular wine racks in Vancouver, Canada.

Normally, this is a problem easily solved by having a residential custom wine cellar built, but not all can afford to have a quality wine cellar constructed. Moreover, not everyone has adequate space for a custom wine cellar in their home.

Here are tips on storing large-sized wine bottles:

Try Wine Cubes for Magnum-Sized Bottles

There are various kinds of wine storage solutions for large-sized wine bottles including cable wine racks. Another is a wine cube. Wine cubes are easy to assemble, and maximize space. Wine cubes can accommodate both Bordeaux-sized wine bottles and magnum-sized bottles. Moreover, as your collection grows, you can simply add a cube or two to expand your wine storage. Pine is usually the wood of choice for wine cubes.

Custom Wine Racks for Large Wine Bottles

If your collection is mostly large-sized wine bottles, it is better if you have wine racks in Canada made for them. Custom wine racks can be designed and constructed according to your wine storage rooms. Have your wine racks designed to accommodate oversized bottles. Wooden custom wine racks can be made from a variety of woods, and you have an array of stain colors to choose from.

Wine Storage Essentials in Vancouver: A Quality Custom Wine Cellar Door

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A custom wine cellar in Vancouver, Florida is the safest place to keep your wine collection. A custom wine cellar can provide the ideal conditions for wines to age properly. Every single part of a custom wine cellar plays a role in its ability to provide the right temperature and humidity for wine storage.

A residential custom wine cellar door, for example, supports the wine cellar refrigeration unit in its ability to keep the temperature and humidity within the cellar in the ideal levels.

Not all wine cellar doors in Vancouver, Canada are good for wine storage. Some are very poor in quality. Here are some things you should learn about wine cellar doors so that you can choose the best one for your wine storage room.

Types of Wine Cellar Doors in Vancouver, Canada

Custom wine cellar doors can be made from wood, glass or wrought iron. Each of these are beautiful in their own way. Whichever material you choose for your custom wine cellar door, make sure that it suits your personal style and complements the design of your wine cellar and the existing décor in your home.

a.       Wooden Custom Wine Cellar Doors

What’s great about wooden residential custom wine cellar doors is that they have a very classy look. You can opt to have a plain design, or have wood carvings (e.g. vines) on them. There are various kinds of wood species that can be used for wooden cellar doors, but the most popular ones are Redwood, Pine and Mahogany.

Wine Storage & Wooden Wine Racks in Vancouver, Canada

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Having a residential custom wine cellar built in your home in Vancouver, Canada is one of the best decisions you can make for your beloved wine collection. Your wines need the best conditions in order to mature tastefully. The ideal humidity and temperature levels for wine storage can be met if you have a home wine cellar in Canada with a good wine cellar cooling system installed.

Wine racks are an essential part of a custom wine cellar in Canada. Wine racks can be made from various kinds of materials, but the most popular are wooden wine racks in Vancouver, Canada. Wooden wine racks are also considered to be an exceptionally beautiful kind.

There are many approaches to having wine racks in Canada, which include having a carpenter build them, buying wine rack kits, or having a wine rack company design and construct them. Learn about each option by reading through this article.

Wooden Wine Racks in Canada Built by a Carpenter

Some wine collectors choose to have their wine racking built by a carpenter. This is one of the most common approaches to wine racking. Generally, carpenters who build wine racks are highly dependent on a detailed design that you provide them. The problem is, most carpenters have no idea of the size of wine bottles, nor about how to size the openings correctly. There have been many cases wherein a carpenter built the openings of the individual racks too big for the bottles. Carpenters, no matter how good they are, are generally very dependent on the design provided to them, and if there is something wrong with the details of the design (e.g. dimensions and measurements), the construction will be faulty.

Wine Racks in Canada & Their Various Kinds

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Wine racks in Vancouver, Canada come in various styles, shapes and sizes, depending on your needs. They can be used either for simply displaying wines in your home or for long term wine storage. Wine racks can also be made from various materials.

Learn more about wine racks by reading through this page:

Wooden Wine Racks

A few of the most beautiful types of wine racks in Canada are those made from wood. Wooden wine racks are commonly made from Pine, Oak or Mahogany. Wooden wine racks in Canada can store from a few wine bottles to hundreds and thousands of them.

Wooden wine racks are very classy looking, and there are many stain options to choose from. These kinds of wine racks are durable as long as they are kept in the right conditions.

Modular wine racks in Canada are the best because you can add onto them as your collection grows.

Metal Wine Racks

There are many different kinds of metal wine racks. Those made from brass or stainless steel are the most common. Metal wine racks are the most durable kind. They can last for many years, but you will have to protect it from rust formation for it to remain durable.

Popular Wines Found in Canada Wine Cellars

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Canadians love wine. Wine growing and production in the country picked up, especially during the 60’s, when better technology allowed people to have cool-climate grapes. There is a fast-rising market of both wine drinkers and wine collectors in that part of the world, and their tastes tends towards the all-time favorites red such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot which are richer and full-bodied and exciting bottles that originate from Canada itself.

Well-Known Wines Stored in Canada Wine Cellars

Pinot Noir

PINOT NOIR CANADA1Pinot Noir has steadily gained a loyal following, and people have started stocking their wine racks with this wine variety, especially after the movie Sideways came out, and Canadians are no exception.

This wine came from the Burgundy region of France and is a wine variety that goes through a challenging winemaking process making it slightly more pricy when compared to other red wines. But this hasn’t stopped it from being featured in wine cellars all throughout Canada. Pinot Noir is cherished for its delicious hints of cinnamon, and nuances of raspberry, cherry, and strawberry. This wine is best paired with dark meat dishes, as well as chocolate and cheese.

MERLOT CANADA

Merlot

Merlot, which is from the Bordeaux region of France, thrives in cool temperatures. Wine storage for this variety is not a problem in Canada where some regions enjoy cooler climates.

In fact, top wineries in Canada love this wine variety. The fruity flavors and dark blue hue has hints of blueberry, blackberry, and even touches of cocoa. For beginners, it is recommended that they start by storing Merlot in their Canada wine cellars because its subtleness is a great initiation into the world of wine. This red wine is best consumed with shellfish, prawns, and red meat dishes.