If you are thinking about building a wine cellar, there are a few important details to go over prior to making the final decision. The decision to build or not to build extends beyond the desire to store wine or entertain to the climate conditions where you live to the potential equity you are adding to your home. This means that you need to build the right way to guarantee that your money is

Sure, you expect a home wine cellar to be filled with bottles and cases of wine, but it's the wine cellar accessories, that really individualize a wine room and maximize its usefulness. Wine Tools - Every wine cellar should include a couple of quality wine openers. You don't want to have to run to the kitchen to get an opener every time you sample a wine. Consider quality openers, such as a

What's New in Home Wine Cellars Home wine cellars today are what designer bathrooms were in the 1990’s: a prized luxury and a valuable asset when it comes to selling your home. More than just a place for wine racks, today's home wine cellars house an array of design extras and little luxuries. Here are the latest must-haves for home wine cellars: Murals: Hand-painted or manufactured murals give

Wine Refrigerators can be found under a few different names: Wine Coolers, Wine Chillers, Wine Caves, some even call them Wine Cellars. I find that these names get lumped together and aren’t always descriptive of the product. What you need to do when choosing your wine refrigerator is look at a it the same way you would a wine cellar; considering temperature, vibration, lighting and storage.

Where to Find Ideas for Home Wine Cellar Designs You've decided that a home wine cellar is something you'd like to build. You want to store your wine at a constant, cool temperature, be able to have the wine all together and like the thought of a stylish, wood-paneled wine cellar. But, where do you begin designing your room? Libraries – Most public libraries have books with at least a section

Why is controlling wine storage temperature important? Maintaining a constant, cool temperature is the best way to preserve your wine collection. Avoid temperatures over 70 degrees Fahrenheit, as that will age wine too rapidly. Also stay away from drastic changes in temperature. The rapid change from heat to air conditioning will force a wine cork outwards and allow air to enter the bottle (air

Getting Started The first question you need to ask yourself is why are you building a wine cellar? While there is rarely a single answer to that question, the answers will, and should be, the primary factors driving the design, functional layout and construction methods for the project. Consider these 6 project elements: 1. Wine Cellar Size 2. Wine Cellar Location 3. Desired Wine Storage

What kind of lighting should I use in my wine cellar? Lighting is an essential component to any home wine cellar design. After all, you want to be able to view your wine inventory easily. You certainly don't want a prized bottle languishing in the corner of your cellar past its prime. You'll also want at least two or three types of lighting in all but the smallest spaces. It's important to plan

So you have decided to build a wine cellar, but will you be properly storing wine so it will age to perfection? Here is what you should know about storing your precious collection. The ideal environment A temperature of 55° Fahrenheit and a Relative Humidity of 60-65% are ideal for long-term wine storage. The cool temperature slows the aging process, while the high humidity prevents moisture

It has been too long since our last post and for that we apologize. We have been extremely busy the last few months building and launching our newest product line, commercial wine rack kits. This new flexible and modular line allows customers to create displays that work within their space rather than having to purchase and expensive custom solution. The commercial wine racks are built in

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In one form or another wine production has been carried out for thousands of years. Pottery discovered in Persia (present-day Iran), dated at 5,500 BC show evidence of grape use for winemaking. Jars from Jiahu in China containing wine from wild grapes date to between 6000 and 7000 BC. But whether ancient or modern, many of the same conditions are required and similar techniques used. The

Hello, It has been a while since our last post, but rest assured, we have been working hard on some exciting new products that are scheduled to launch in the first quarter of 2008. We spent a lot of time and energy perfecting several new products that are sure to excite everyone and allow our customers to accent their wine cellars. One of the most exciting launches for 2008 will be our new

Vigilant would like to announce the launch of our new, fully custom furniture quality cabinets for the home and/or business. This cabinetry combines the craftsmanship of our finest cabinet makers with state-of-the-art technology and flawless design. The finished product is a series of wine cabinets or media room cabinets that you will be proud to own. The furniture quality cabinetry features

So the debate continues as to what the best material is for your wine racks to be built from. Questions range from the differences in hardwood vs softwood and Redwood vs Mahogany vs Pine vs Cedar. My vote is for mahogany and not just because Vigilant's preferred wood is mahogany, but for the reasons behind the company's choice. Vigilant used to use redwood and mahogany, but found that redwood

When you first start your wine cellar building project, you must ask yourself a very important question...Can I build this wine cellar myself or should I hire a contractor to help in the wine cellar construction process? This is an important decision because building a wine cellar can be a difficult and extremely involved task. Great care must be taken during the construction process to ensure

Wine cellars have never been more popular in the home than right now. People are remodeling their homes to include a wine cellar or wine room. Others have included a wine cellar in their wish lists for new home purchases. All over the country, wine cellars are being built, but are they being built with the wine cellar climate in mind? Depending on where you live in the country or the world, the

Today we are going to discuss the importance of proper humidification in your wine cellar. Often overlooked, maintaining proper humidity in your wine cellar environment is paramount to preserving your wine collection. Many people do not understand that when a wine cellar is cooled to a temperature of 55-60 degrees F, a conventional wine cellar system will take moisture from the air to achieve

A wine cellar does not need to be large or even medium sized to properly store wine. A small wine cellar sometimes referred to as a closet wine cellar or under the stairway wine cellar can mean as much to your goals to preserve your wine as the bigger wine cellars and wine rooms. Why is a small wine cellar so unique? Well, a small wine cellar fits into a space of typically now more that 50

Well, the holiday season is quickly approaching. Even if it isn't even Fall yet, many early shoppers are getting gift item purchasing out of the way this year to avoid the holiday rush. One way many people are shopping this year is via online portals and e-commerce transactions. Vigilant has put together a series of products we think will delight any wine connoisseur or collector this year. Our

There are certain considerations that need to be made to properly choose a wine cellar door for your wine cellar. The number one consideration needing to be made is in regards to protection. A wine cellar door must properly protect the climate inside of the cellar. A wine cellar door therefore must have an R-value of at least 13 in order to assure this protection. All Vigilant wine cellar doors

There are many varying opinions about how to best build a wine rack for your home. First, you need to answer the question, why are you building a wine rack? The answer to this question will lead to others and before long, you will have a plan of attack for your wine rack build. A wine rack can serve many purposed within the home depending on its style and build. Are you planning on storing

Vigilant has extended the sale ending July 31st on all wine cooling system products and accessories until August 15th due to an overwhelming response from our customers. It is easy to understand that in the summer time, when the weather can wreak havoc on a collection of wine, that a wine cellar must be actively cooled. I'm sure that people with passively cooled wine cellars are not too fond of