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Exceptional Glass Custom Wine Cellars in Vancouver that Will Entice You to Have Your Own

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Glass Custom Wine Cellars Built by Vancouver Master Builders

Glass custom wine cellars are increasing in popularity among homeowners who want to have a modern wine display. At Custom Wine Cellars Vancouver, we have built exceptional glass wine rooms that brought spaces to a new level. Read on to learn more about these projects.

Glass Custom Wine Cellars Built with Exceptional Features

Custom Wine Cellars Vancouver aims to provide wine storage solutions that suit the aesthetic and financial requirements of each client. Nowadays, modern design continues to be in demand because of the many benefits it offers.

We have had clients who asked for tips on creating a modern wine cellar for their collection. They asked us whether a home glass wine room would fit their needs. We will perform a careful assessment of your needs and take note of every detail gathered from you.

Considering the following factors will ensure that we will be able to create the perfect design for your home wine cellar:

Size and shape of the room
Number and sizes of bottles intended to be stored in the wine room
Existing décor of the home
Your aesthetic preferences
Your budget

Our team has extensive experience transforming spaces into striking wine displays. We use our creativity and passion to build residential wine rooms. We have designed and installed glass custom wine cellars, creating art pieces in our clients’ homes.

Glass Custom Wine Cellars Project: Wine Room with a Unique Curve Shape

Unique Glass Custom Wine Cellars with a Curve Shape

In one of our wine cellar construction projects, we installed a glass home wine cellar in an open curved space. As one of the master builders in Vancouver, nothing could hinder us from building exceptional custom wine rooms.

Before creating the design, we conducted a survey of the area to be utilized for the build-out project. We took measurements and created a design that would bring the owner’s space into a stunning wine display.

We created 3-dimensional drawings showing the different elevations, racking dimensions, bottle configurations, door design, and placement of the door and wine cooling unit. We submitted our design proposal and waited for the approval of the client before starting the installation of the wine cellar.

Glass Enclosure Perfect for a Modern Custom Wine Cellar

Aquarium-Like Glass Custom Wine Cellars Design

The glass door was the perfect choice for a modern wine cellar like this. In our original draft, the glass enclosure had a frame. However, the owners did not like the thick frame, so we

went for the frameless glass enclosure. The result was impressive! The frameless glass is 12 mm thick, done as Starphire low iron glass.

The glass enclosure is visible because of the thin mohair low-pile weather stripping around the door. This mechanical feature creates an airtight seal, preventing air leakage through the gaps.

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Jaw-Dropping Features of Residential Custom Wine Cellars in Vancouver

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Residential Custom Wine Cellars Created by Master Builders in Vancouver

The primary purpose of residential custom wine cellars is long-term wine storage. In addition to preserving the quality of the wines, they can also be a unique feature in one’s home. At Custom Wine Cellars Vancouver, our team is dedicated to building private wine cellars that can be a place for relaxing and enjoying your favorite glass of wine. Read on to learn more about some of the unique designs we created for our clients.

Extraordinary Residential Custom Wine Cellars Built by Vancouver Experts

There is nothing more enjoyable than seeing your wine collection being displayed inside your home, and grabbing a bottle of wine to pair with your meal or to serve your guests becomes an easier task.

At Custom Wine Cellars Vancouver, we offer innovative wine storage solutions for every client. We aim to enhance the aesthetic value of homes by adding distinctive features to wine rooms. Designing wine cellars is a task that requires creativity, passion, and knowledge.

Our team always makes sure that every design reflects the personality of the owners and meets their requirements. We are proud to have transformed spaces into tastefully designed wine storage facilities. If you have a concept in mind, our experts will put everything together to build your dream wine cellar.

Wine Bar: a Trend in Residential Custom Wine Cellars

Custom Wine Cellar with a Wine Bar

In one of our projects northeast of Vancouver, we created a one-of-kind wine cellar design consisting of a wine bar. Whoever sees the wine display area will be inspired to choose their favorite vintage from the wine racks and relax in the cozy space.

The client and our team agreed that we would design the millwork, and he would have someone install the wine racks because of the location.

After the homeowners contacted us to seek help with their project, we created a design proposal consisting of three design layouts. In the first layout, the design was simpler, intended for housing 650 bottles without a wine cooling system. The racking consisted of open vault bins, individual slots, diamond bins, and an archway with a small countertop.

In the second design, the bottle capacity was only 400 bottles with additional cabinets. We retained the racking styles found in the first proposal. The only difference was the addition of the cigar humidor.

In the third and last drawing, the design consisted of racking that could accommodate 340 bottles, including built-in refrigerated wine cabinets, a cigar humidor, and an arch opening with a stemware rack. This was the design chosen by the homeowners.

The arch opening is the focal point of the wine cellar. The four-layer, eight-rack stemware is not only for storing wine glasses; it can also hold a few bottles and wine accouterments.

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Choosing the Right Wine Racking System in Vancouver, Canada

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Wine racks are the most ideal places to lay wines. Wine racking systems in Vancouver, Canada come in various styles, sizes and materials. How do you choose which wine racks are best for your wine collection? This article discusses tips on how to determine the right wine racking systems for you.

How to Choose the Right Wine Racks in Vancouver, Canada

Genuine wine lovers know the importance of proper wine storage. You can never truly enjoy wines if you do not know how and where to store them. The best place to keep them is in a residential custom wine cellar in Vancouver, Canada, with durable wine racks installed.

Effective Wine Racking Systems

Why are Wine Racks a Necessary Part of Wine Storage?

There are many reasons why wine racks are an ideal wine storage solution. One reason is that they are durable. Wine racks can be made from a variety of materials. Wooden wine racks and metal wine racks are among the most popular and most durable types. Another reason is that wine racks are aesthetically pleasing. You can flaunt your wine collection to your guests and friends. That’s why you need to have a beautifully designed wine racking system.

6 Things to Consider When Choosing a Wine Racking System

Wine racks in Vancouver, Canada come in various styles, sizes and materials. How do you know which ones are right for your wine collection? Here are 6 things to keep in mind:

Beautiful and Durable Wooden Wine Racks

1. Analyze Your Wine Storage Needs

There is no rule that states that you should only have a single wine rack, but before you purchase or have built a lot of wine racks, you should first analyze your wine storage needs. To be safe, it is wise to take into account the size of your wine collection. Not only should you note the amount of wine you consume in a week, but also the amount of wine count the amount of wine you consume in a week, but also the amount of wine you plan to store. Also, consider whether you want to have a fixed number of wine bottles or, if you intend to have a continuously growing wine collection. This will help you determine the size and type of wine racking system you need.

2. Consider Where You Install Your Wines

True wine lovers know that wines can never truly be enjoyed if they are not at their best, and wines cannot be kept in that state if they are not placed inside a wine cellar. Wine storage is undoubtedly an integral part of the wine drinking experience. Therefore, before you decide to purchase wine racks, you should already have a wine cellar to install them in.

Wine cellars are an ideal storage place for wines, because they can provide wines with the appropriate temperature and humidity for them to age properly. Wine cellars also protect wines from sunlight, which could otherwise damage them.

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Wine Collecting 101: All About Large Format Wine Bottles

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One of the most common problems that wine enthusiasts face when collecting wine is wine storage. It always is a challenge when you want to add large format wine bottles and odd-shaped bottles in your wine collection, but you only have regular-sized wine racks.

Have you ever wondered why wineries would make large bottles of wine when they seem so impractical when it comes to where and how to store them? Why can’t wineries just make all wine bottles identical and standard-sized? Learn more about large format wine bottles by reading through this article:

Various wine bottles sizes in Canada

1. Large Format Wine Bottles are Rare

Some wineries only produce large format wine bottles for very special wines, and they only release them for very special occasions. There are wineries that only use large format wine bottles to showcase vintage wines, and release them only during the winery’s anniversary or for other occasions like a charitable event.

2. Wines in Large Format Bottles are Usually Higher in Quality

Wine ages through a chemical process called oxidation. In this process, the chemical components of wine are exposed to a small amount of oxygen. Take note that proper maturation happens with only a small amount of oxygen. Too much exposure to oxygen can ruin the flavor of wine.

In every wine bottle, there is a small amount of oxygen trapped in the empty space called an ullage. When the wine bottle is big, the amount of oxygen in it is relatively smaller than the volume of wine. This means that the oxidation of wine is slower. Slower oxidation often translates to better wine aging, and therefore, a higher quality of wine.

This also means that if you want to put away a wine bottle for a special occasion many years in the future, a large format wine bottle is a safe bet. Since oxidation is slower in large format wine bottles, they will reach their peak long after 750ml bottles have reached their prime.

3. Large Format Wine Bottles Are Highly Resistant to Fluctuations in Temperature

Fluctuating temperature is one of the enemies of wine. Wine needs to be stored in the ideal temperature, with minimal to no fluctuations. Large-format wine bottles contain a larger volume of wine. Larger volumes of liquid take longer to warm or cool, and therefore are more resistant to the damages caused by constant temperature fluctuations.

This does not mean, though, that you should settle for less than ideal custom wine cellar conditions. Your wines, whether in large format wine bottles or standard wine bottles, should be kept in a residential wine cellar that can provide the ideal conditions for proper wine storage.

4. Large-Format Bottles Look More Fitting For Occasions

When we have celebrations and parties, we want everything to look grand and festive. Nothing looks more grand and festive than large format wine bottles. Wines in these bottles look impressive, and they are an immediate attention grabber.

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Worry-Free Wine Collecting with Blue Grouse Wine Cellars: Learn the Conditions Every Wine Collector Should Know When Storing Wine in Their Home.

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While most of the commodities are consumed within 24 hours from the time of purchase, wines are often saved by the purchaser for long-term storage and aged. Wine is one of the things that get better with time when stored and aged properly, but it can also spoil and deteriorate rapidly if kept in inappropriate conditions. Proper storage and aging will enhance wine’s flavor, color and quality in general.

As an expert in wine storage, Blue Grouse Wine Cellars always considers the following critical factors when designing and installing Vancouver wine cellars.

Proper Wine Storage – Factors to Consider

Light

Wines, especially white wines should not be subjected to excessive amounts of light. They should not be stored under direct sunlight, and fluorescent lights with ultraviolet light in the wavelength of 325 to 450 nm.

Light may adversely react with the chemical compounds in wine and create potential wine faults or defects, which often leads to wine having a light-struck aroma (or gouts de lumiere – French for tastes of light).

Wine maintains its clarity and citrus aroma if stored in a dark room. This is why most wines are packed in colored glass and stored in wine cellars with a minimal amount of lighting.

Humidity

Humidity is another critical element of wine storage that must be considered, especially if wine cork closures are used. The efficacy of the wine cork depends upon the humidity level. While the optimal humidity range is not yet established and varies from one wine expert to the next, the often-cited ideal humidity level is between 60 and 70 percent.

The ideal humidity range will keep the cork expanded and in shape, providing a good seal to the wine bottle. When wine is stored lower than the ideal humidity level, cork will dry out, shrink or crack, allowing oxygen to enter the bottle and come in contact with the wine. Oxidation then occurs resulting in degradation of wine.

Additionally, when wine is subjected to a higher humidity level, mold may occur and while this will not affect the wine itself, the bottle and wine label will deteriorate.This provides yet another reason that storing your wines in a standard kitchen refrigerator is not advisable, since it is not designed to maintain the right humidity levels.

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