Residential Wine Cellar

Once thought to be only for the super-rich, sommeliers, and restaurants, wine cellars have quickly risen in popularity and accessibility, resulting in the advent of the residential wine cellar. Unlike the huge, thousand-bottle cellars of many restaurants, a residential wine cellar is usually much smaller, storing anywhere from a half dozen to a few hundred bottles of wine, depending on the type of cellar.

Many wine enthusiasts have a residential wine cellar that is more of an appliance than a cellar. Similar to a miniature refrigerator, these cellars plug into the wall and keep your wine at a constant, controlled temperature and humidity. They come in many shapes and sizes, as well as styles to fit virtually any décor.

Another type of residential wine cellar is a bit more complex, and this type is the basement or converted room cellar. In this case, a basement or spare room is completely transformed into a climate-controlled residential wine cellar, complete with wine racks. Some people even incorporate murals to enhance the feel of the cellar. While the benefits to this type of residential wine cellar are numerous, the cost is substantially higher than the appliance type.

When considering which type of residential wine cellar is best for you, think of not only any current wine collection, but also any future additions. Do you plan to add to your collection? If so, by how much? It is important to make sure that you buy a residential wine cellar that not only fits your current needs, but is flexible enough to handle any future needs.

Once you’ve chosen which residential wine cellar suits you best, sit back, relax, and enjoy the fruits of your labor!