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What are the Things to Consider When Starting Your Wine Business?

If you’re thinking of starting your own wine business, a lot of things need to be considered for it to be successful:

1. Budget

Wine Business – Start with the Budget

Know how much cash you are willing/able to spend. Determine the allocation for the wines, as well as for wine storage racks that will be used for display.

If you have a lot of wine to keep safe and if it suits your budget, have your own commercial custom wine cellar. You can also opt for a wine cabinet.

Moreover, Include in your budget the wine cellar design, wine cellar construction and the wine cellar refrigeration system.

2. Target Market for Your Wine Business

Wine Business – Know the Target Market

Know who you want to sell your wines to. Who will be your customers? Are they in the upper or middle class?

Determine your market’s needs. Know what type of wine they usually prefer to purchase and drink. Also, know when they buy wine — the season, the occasion, etc.

3. Goal

Set Your Goal to Succeed in Your Wine Business

Know what you want and set your goal.

You need to serve your products at their finest, whether you just want to make money out of your wine or to be the best wine reseller.

Your wines must be of the best quality, so your customers will be encouraged to return to your store and purchase it again.

4. Wine Cellar Design

Commercial Custom Wine Cellar

Your commercial custom wine cellar can also be your store. Its general look contributes a lot in driving customers to purchase your wines. You should consider a wine cellar design theme that suits you and your store. Decide on the colors that you need to use on your wine cellar walls, the interior design in the store, the floor plan of your whole establishment, and what materials you would like to use.

5. Commercial Wine Display

Commercial Custom Wine Cellar Display

You can choose between metal and wood for the material of your wine storage racks.

Metal wine racks will give your commercial custom wine cellar a very modern and contemporary look, while wine storage racks made of wood are just as great for showcasing your wine collection.

Wine Cellar Construction Expert

One of the best companies in wine cellar construction in Dallas, Texas, Chicago, Illinois, and Tampa, Florida is Wine Cellar Specialists.

They are the best when it comes to wine storage, and they are among the most respected in the wine display industry. Wine Cellar Specialists takes pride in working with customers like you, and will help you decide on the best option for your wine cellar construction and wine business.

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Custom Wine Cellars Michigan Rochester Hills Detroit – Bob

Custom Wine Cellars Michigan Rochester Hills Detroit – Bob (A Processed Video Transcription)

Custom Wine Cellars – Bob’s Commercial Wine Cellars Michigan .

This is video one of a two-part series showing you Bob’s wine cellar. Bob’s commercial wine cellars Michigan is a really unique custom wine cellars. It holds over 1,500 bottles.

Now what makes Bob’s wine cellar so unique is that it’s a regular rectangular wine cellar but it’s very very tall. It also has windows on the outside of the wine cellar as this room is located in the center of a larger room.

Overhead View – Custom Wine Cellars Michigan

What you’re looking at is the overhead view of the commercial wine cellars Michigan. We’re going to go to elevation A here. Elevation A on the left wall and the right wall are diamond bins on the bottom, a high reveal display row and all of the above is lattice horizontal custom wine racks.

All the custom wine racks are 12 1/2 inches total deep and it has a 1 1/2 inch toe kick and a 2 1/4 inch crown molding. Now this section here that comes down lower is just the way the ceiling goes inside the cellar.

You’ll go to see as we go along that this is really something. The bottom here is in the back wall, comes out double deep to form a tabletop up above. It has a small arch right here and behind that arch is another window. You’ll see that when we get to video two and you’ll see the photographs.

Custom Wine Racks – Bob’s Commercial Wine Cellars Michigan

All above on the left and the right are all horizontal lattice display custom wine racks as well as some individual 750ml racks up above. The small arch has a hand-carved grapevine design with a high reveal display row and of course the double deep diamond bins.

You can see in 3D view the left and back wall; all of these are horizontal racking, all above here except for this one center section. Again you have the display row and the solid diamond bins below.

3D View – Commercial Wine Cellars Michigan

This is looking at the outside. You can see where all these large windows are so where the windows are, you’re seeing the bottles from the backside, the horizontal racks they are three deep here as well as from inside the cellar. Here’s the view from the top.

This is a really interesting custom wine cellars Michigan and I can’t for you to see the photographs of how it turned out. I’ll move on to video number two of Bob’s commercial wine cellars Michigan to view the completed cellar by Wine Cellar Specialists.

Bob’s Completed Commercial Wine Cellars Michigan

Valentine Gifts for Wine and Wine Cellar Enthusiasts

In a few days, the world will celebrate Valentine’s Day. Gone are the days when the celebration of the day of hearts was exclusive to couples. These days, people give gifts to their loved ones – parents, siblings, spouses, girlfriends/boyfriends, and friends – to express their love and affection.

For the wine and wine cellar enthusiast, it is a bit difficult to think of a wine gift other than the obvious (wine, of course!). There are a lot of gift ideas in the market not just to fit the giver’s budget but to satisfy the receiver. Below are just a few of the possible gift ideas for wine lovers.

1. Wine Accessories

Corkscrews, corks, decanters, wine glasses, chilling buckets, wineglass charms, and wine bags are just a few gift options for the wine fanatic. A corkscrew can be personalized with the recipient’s initials. Decanters come in many shapes and sizes that cater to varying preferences.

Wine glasses can be stemmed or stemless and usually comes in a set of 4 or 6. A chilling bucket can be simple or elaborate.

Wineglass charms can be plain or a bit fancy. Wine bags that are available on the market can range from tote-style to wheeled and anything in between.

A wine lover can keep some of these accessories in his or her custom wine cellar. Being prepared for any wine tasting event or occasion is important!

2. Gift certificates

Gift certificates come in varying denominations and expiration dates. It is important that the giver considers these variations before making the purchase. The farther the expiration date, the better. It is also a bonus if the gift certificate is honored in many establishments or branches of the wine store or commercial wine cellar to give the recipient an array of choices.

3. Books

Most enthusiasts will want to know more about their field of interest. Books can be a good source of information that a wine enthusiast must know to live up to the label. Bookstores carry many titles on wine; its history, origin, variety, production, and the like.

For beginners in the world of wine who don’t have their own wine storage room and want to have one, maybe a book about wine cellar design and construction would be a great gift.

4. Wine Cellar Club Memberships

Another way of educating oneself about wines is to join a wine club and learn from fellow enthusiasts and wine experts. Wine club memberships come in different forms.

One can join a Red or White wine club, or the region of preference where their favorite wine comes from. Membership in these clubs can give the enthusiast opportunities to experience wine-related activities such as wine tasting.

There are also wine club memberships for a knowledgeable wine enthusiast that can help him in the development or improvement of his or her wine cellar.

These are just a few random gift ideas one can give this Valentine’s Day. No matter what your budget is, there is a perfect gift that your wine enthusiast will greatly appreciate. What’s important is the time, effort, and love poured into the gift by the giver.

Do you love collecting wines but don’t have a residential wine cellar yet? Why not start your wine cellar project today? Contact Wine Cellar Specialists at https://www.winecellarspec.com/contact/ and their wine cellar and wine rack consultant will help you throughout your project.

New Wine Cellar Cooling Product from CellarPro…

Will It Work For You?

A new product has just been released and it is causing quite a stir. This is a truly great fully ducted wine cellar cooling system by CellarPro, it is extremely versatile and can be configured to be used in many different ways. For example, the cooling units can be stacked vertically when floor space is limited; or they can be stacked horizontally when ceiling height is limited; or the evaporator and the condensing unit can be split apart, and the condensing unit even can be placed outdoors, when space or access are limited

This new Wine Cellar Air Handler comes in both the 6500 and the 8500 sizes. Therefore, these units are meant for larger cellars, up to 1750 cubic feet and up to 2500 cubic feet, respectively, with proper insulation and vapor barrier installed in the wine cellar. The self-contained (ie Horizontal and Vertical) units are pre-charged and factory set so that they do NOT have to be installed by an HVAC contractor.

There are several different ways these wine cooling systems can be installed:

These wine cellar cooling units can be placed horizontally or vertically.
They can be used as one unit or separated as a split system.

An optional remote digital display is available for use inside or outside the cellar when the units are ducted to and from the cellar.
The evaporator can be ducted into and from the cellar with the condenser attached.
The evaporator can be split and connected to the evaporator via 2 copper lines.
The evaporator could be placed inside the room and connected through the wall to the condenser via 2 copper lines.
Each unit is 18.6w x 18.6 d x 19.3 h… so each section is quite large.
The condenser can be connected to the evaporator directly.
The condenser can be “split” and connected to it via 2 copper lines and be separated up to 100 line ft. away.
The units can be ducted to the wine cellar from the evaporator and to the outdoors or another large space from the condenser up to 100 equivalent ft. (50 ft. per duct).
The units are also available so that the condenser can be placed indoors or outdoors to temperatures from -20 degrees to 110 degrees when used with the optional low ambient kit.

The way you will install your unit must be determined before ordering to receive the correct unit configuration.

Optional Humidifiers and Heaters are available that can be installed at the factory upon placing your order. These must be factory installed and cannot be added later.

The integrated Humidifier is perfect for increasing the humidity level in commercial or residential wine cellars. They are controlled by digital controllers that are mounted inside the wine room and are wired to the humidifier that is mounted to the rear of the Air Handler. Humidity levels can be set from 5% to 70% in 5% increments.

The 900W integrated Heater is for cellars that are unheated and exposed to conditions below 55 degrees. When the heater system is added, it is integrated with and controlled by the digital control panel and automatically adds heat or refrigeration based on the temperature inside the cellar. A safety thermostat provides protection from overheating.

Here is a photo of recent install of an AH6500Sch CellarPro system installed by one of our partner contractors in Memphis, TN. Located in the attic above the wine cellar the air was ducted to and from the wine cellar. The hot air was ducted outdoors and the fresh air was received from the fully insulated attic. The contractor who installed this unit purchased an extra duct collar for the unit. He is currently getting his supply air from the attic. If he finds that the attic gets too hot over the summer, he will change out the grill to the duct collar, adding a duct to the outside for the supply air.

Go here Custom Wine Cellars Memphis to see an example of a CellarPro Wine Cellar Cooling Unit installed is a recent residential wine cellar project.

To find out if this type of system is right for your wine cellar …. Or to see what cooling system is the best type and size for your wine cellar, call Wine Cellar Specialists to have a heat load calculation performed and get a unit recommendation.

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Wine Industry Businesses – Custom Wine Cellars Related – About

As custom wine cellar design and construction specialists, we frequently come across businesses that offer services that we believe are likely to be of particular interest to our clients and customers who have had built or have an interest in custom wine cellars, commercial wine racks, wine displays, and wine generally. If fact we have often been asked to provide a list or a recommendation. To that end, we have created a Custom Wine Cellars Related Business Listings page.

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Please note – Custom Wine Cellars Related Business Listing Disclaimer

The businesses listed at the link above are a mix of companies that we like, do business with ourselves, have been recommended to us or are just simply aware of. Businesses listed on our “Custom Wine Cellars Related Business Listings” page should not be construed as a personal or business recommendation. They are simply there for your convenience and as a way for us to share information with you.

We may or may not have commercial relationships with these companies. We may or may not receive affiliate commissions as a result of your following the links and ultimately purchasing a product or services from them. We can say that if there is an affiliate relationship, it will in no way affect the pricing you receive from that company.

Our criteria for listing a business is that in our opinion we believe the business is relevant to the wine industry and of potential interest to wine lovers, collectors, and owners of wine-related businesses.

If you are interested in having your business listed, simply email your request to WineCellarBuilders@CustomWineCellarsLosAngeles.com and put “Wine Cellar Specialists – Wine Industry Business Listings” in the title, don’t forget to include a link to your website! We reserve the right to accept or refuse a listing at our discretion.

Custom Wine Cellars – What you need to know about the flooring

Wine Cellar Floors

Floor Preparation

When thinking about the flooring for custom wine cellars, you should remember that as part of a climate controlled room it must be prepared properly. This is an area that some people make the mistake of ignoring when creating a wine cellar in their home. If the floor in your cellar is above ground, you must add the same vapor barrier and insulation that you do to your walls and ceiling. Remember, the wine room must be wrapped up tight like a package. If your floor is on a cement slab which rests on the ground, you can get away with adding a vapor barrier only to the cement before applying your floor covering.

We recommend a product called Bostic’s MVP4. It is a Moisture Vapor Protection that is applied with a trowel and left to dry before adding your floor on top. It is usually available at your local hardware store. Once the moisture barrier is in place, you can add a plywood base or add your flooring directly on top of the vapor barrier.

Flooring Materials for Custom Wine Cellars

What you use for your actual wine cellar flooring material is up to you, as long as you stay away from anything resembling carpet. Carpet or carpet-like materials can mold or mildew in the higher humidity of a wine cellar. Slate, stone, tiles of many materials are fine in a wine cellar. Engineered wood floors are also great for traditional wine cellar designs. However, do careful of wood flooring unless it has previously been aged in a humid environment.

For a particularly special looking custom wine cellar floor reclaimed wine barrel flooring is an excellent choice and becoming more widely used in wine cellars. It is oak and made by master craftsmen from real oak wine barrels that are between 6 and 50 years old. Because these barrels previously held wine, the wood has already been exposed to extreme humidity levels. The barrels are sent through a process that implements a variety of specialized techniques to create an olde world style product line. The flooring can be glued or nailed over an area that has been prepared with a vapor barrier.

Three separate styles are available. The Cooperage flooring is made from the barrel head with all of its patina, cooperage stamps and special markings. The Wine Infusion flooring is made from the inside of the wine barrels where the wood has been naturally stained by the wine during the maturation process. The Stave flooring is created using the outside of the wine barrels. When the outside hoops are removed they leave behind distinctive markings and texture.

The wine barrel flooring is a statement of style and brings the history and aged beauty of wine into the personality of your wine cellar. A real conversation piece, this reclaimed wine barrel product is also available in drop-in ready tabletops and counter-tops.

Cork flooring is another great way to create a wine cellar floor. It is durable and very inexpensive. It is what you call a “floating floor” installation. Cork flooring comes in tongue and groove pieces that snap together and are held in place with a simple molding. Several styles, patterns and colors are available.

Both reclaimed wine barrel flooring and cork flooring are very unique and obvious ways to say “this is my special and unique wine cellar”.

Bistro-de-la-reine Louisiana Commercial Wine Cellars Wine Stores

Check out one of our latest projects in Slidell which is near New Orleans in Louisiana. This Retail Wine Store and Bistro Bar is a great example of what can be done to enhance a Retail Wine Store into something with character and style. Enjoy the video and visit our Commercial Wine Racks New Orleans Louisiana page.

Commercial Custom Wine Cellars and Racks New Orleans Louisiana – Bistro de la Reine

To Cool or Not to Cool? (my Wine Cellar) That is the Question! #3

Part Three – Custom Wine Cellars and your home value and desirability

A wine cellar can add considerable value as both a practical room and a unique feature to set your home apart from others. While the primary purpose of building a custom wine cellar should probably be for your own private enjoyment, it can also increase desirability. Upgrades to homes are important to set them apart. Once only found in the very high-end home market, stunning custom wine cellars, are amongst the most nascent additions and ‘must-haves’ for the luxury homes mid-market. They are particularly appreciated in large homes situated in upscale neighborhoods.

3. Am I interested in my wine cellar increasing the value of my home or business?

A room with wine racks is a place to store wine bottles for a limited period of time. A climate-controlled wine cellar with a Wine Cellar Refrigeration System is a place to store your wine collection for future enjoyment or investment. This type of wine cellar is also a good investment in your home or business…increasing the market value of your property.

If you are still unsure whether to add a cooling system to your wine cellar but want to get started with your project, at the very least, prepare the room for the future climate control possibility. Add the proper amount of insulation and a vapor barrier in the walls, floor, and ceiling. (See How To Build Your Wine Cellar)

Do your homework or consult a Wine Cellar Specialist to suggest the best method of cooling your space. Then, add the necessary electrical and drain lines when preparing your walls so that your room is ready if cooling is added at a later time.

Increase Your Wine Sales with Efficient and Stylish Commercial Wine Racks and Displays Designed by Texas Specialists

Increasing wine sales can be very challenging for the owner of a hotel, restaurant, bar, or retail store. Attractive wine presentation plays an important role in reaching a specific sales target for your business. At Wine Cellar Specialists, we are passionate about designing and building wine storage and display areas in Texas that help entice customers to purchase your wines. Our stylish and elegant commercial wine racks will make your wine cellar stand out from the rest!

Driving More Wine Sales with Functional and Commercial Wine Racks Designed by Experts in Texas

Improve your margins with Professional Commercial Wine Racks Designed by a Texas Specialist

For wine stores, the benefits of improving your wine displays with professional commercial wine racks are primarily associated with improvements in bottom-line revenues. Feedback from our commercial wine store clients indicates that this can be as much as an immediate 20% jump in sales.

If you have been promoting products and services through advertisements and social media platforms but are not seeing positive results, you have to consult with Wine Cellar Specialists. Our team recommends that you find a way to make your wine presentation more compelling.

We manufacture commercial wine racks for your needs. We have proven that utilizing stylish and functional wine racks is one of the most effective marketing strategies in sales generation.

Improved Visibility of Wines

Commercial Wine Racks Round Aisles

We all know that in a store, good merchandising is everything; high visibility coupled with clear pricing, and incentive-based limited availability special offers, increase impulse purchasing. An attractive wine display will encourage potential clients to view your products and increases the chance of a purchase.

Why go for mediocre wine racks when you can invest in stylish ones? Wine Cellar Specialists are willing to help you. We are passionate about creating attention-grabbing commercial wine cellar designs for Texas clients.

Higher-Density Wine Display Offers Customers More Options

Simply put, the more wines on display, the more opportunities for purchase your customers have. For example, you are the customer and passed by two retail stores, would you check out the store with a few bottles on display or one that offers many choices? Customers always want many options.

At Wine Cellar Specialists, we offer double-deep and retail wine racks. These racking units are ideal for showcasing wines in high density. Check out our commercial wine racks store!

High-Density Commercial Wine Racks Enhance Sales

High-Quality Commercial Wine Racks Create a Good Reputation About Your Business in Texas

Market – customer perception of the store as a quality wine supplier. When wines are professionally racked and displayed in attractive and purpose-built commercial wine racks clients tend to assume expertise of the wine store in their supply and wine selection. This can lead to more sales of quality higher priced more profitable wines.

Wine Store Commercial Wine Racking

Types of Commercial Wine Racks

Commercial Wooden Wine Racks Isle Designed by Texas Builders

With many racking styles available in the market today, it is a smart idea to work with a company that that has extensive knowledge in wine cellar design. Wine Cellar Specialists offers commercial wine racks in wood and metal.

Our Commercial Series wine racks are made from high-quality wood. They are designed to provide ease of access to the bottles and allow for a quick perusal of the wines. Check out our commercial wine racks store now!

Modern Commercial Wine Racks by VintageView

If you want a modern commercial wine cellar, we recommend VintageView wine racks. All of their products are made of metal, a great material for building contemporary wine storage rooms in Texas. Metal is also known for its flexibility and durability. Learn more about our metal wine rack systems.

Make Your Commercial Wine Cellar Racks Stand Out from the Rest. Work with One of Our Specialists in Texas!

If you are a wine store owner and are looking for ways to improve your sales revenues, take action today. Invest in marketing your products in the most effective way possible; make your showroom generate more ROI dollars per square foot.

We have many completed wine store projects that have contributed to our understanding of the retail commercial wine display marketplace in locations ranging from Dallas, Austin, and Houston in Texas to Memphis, Tennessee, and in and around Chicago Illinois.

See some examples below of our installed wine store commercial wine racks and displays.

High-Density Commercial Wine Racks Designed by Texas Master Builders

Display your wine better with Quality Commercial Wine Racks

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Well-Designed Texas Commercial Wine Cellars

Designing Custom Commercial Wine Cellars

Elegant Floor to Ceiling Wine Racks Installed by Master Builders of Custom Commercial Wine Cellars

How can you attract potential customers to purchase wine in your restaurant, hotel, or wine store if you have mediocre wine displays? Wine Cellar Specialists, a trusted builder in Texas, designs and installs commercial custom wine cellars that can help the owners to generate profit. We create eye-catching wine displays for restaurants, hotels, and retail stores. We offer innovative and budget-savvy wine rack solutions that maximize storage capacity and allow for better wine management and convenient monitoring.

Choose Stylishly and Quality Wine Racks to Attract Potential Customers

Your wine rack system has a big role in product presentation. Therefore, you must work with a creative and knowledgeable builder of commercial custom wine cellars. At Wine Cellar Specialists, we always aim to help the owners of wine businesses increase their wine sales by creating an enticing wine display in their establishments.

If you invest in mediocre storage units, do not expect an increase in sales. While deciding upon the features of your commercial wine racks, it is important to consider style, functionality, and materials.

The style depends on the kind of wines that you have for display. Think about what you want your customers to feel when they enter your premises.

Should the impression be ‘California Vineyard’, ‘European wine cellar’ or a more contemporary look? This will help you to choose the right design or style of your wine cellar.

We will also consider the size and shape of your wine room, the existing theme of your commercial establishment, and your personal preferences. After making a careful assessment of your needs, we will start creating a 3D design that will show the racking styles and bottle capacities of the completed wine room.

For functionality, you have to think in terms of floor space required. Will you have a cooled room for your more expensive wines, or will everything be displayed in the store floor space?

How many bottles will you want to have in stock? How many different labels will you want to display? Do you want bulk storage as well as individual bottle storage? Do you want a space for case storage?

Knowing your needs and requirements will help us create the perfect wine storage system for your commercial wine cellar. We will ensure that the wine cellar solution does the job of displaying your stock properly and functions well as the business grows. We will also create a design that will maximize the storage capacity of your wine room.

We will recommend the best options for your project, but we will follow your decision on the racking styles and materials. Do you like wood racking or metal racking?

Wood Racking or Metal Racking?

Wooden Commercial Wine Racks

Wooden commercial wine racks are widely used in wine cellar construction because of their visual appeal. Its warmth and classic look will enhance the beauty of your Texas commercial wine cellar. They can be made from attractive wood species, such as Redwood, Mahogany, and Pine.

Redwood and mahogany are most often chosen when considering wood wine racks. These wood varieties are known for their beauty, durability, and high resistance to mildew, making them suitable for climate-controlled wine rooms.

Knotty Alder is another popular material used for wine racks. It is known for its attractive burls and knots, which can be highlighted when the right finish or stain is chosen.

Pine can also be used if you are not placing the racks in a cooled environment. Wine racks made from pine are not only beautiful but versatile as well. Whether stained or unfinished, they can go well with any theme in your hotel, restaurant, or wine store.

However, Wine Cellar Specialists recommend staining and lacquering your wooden wine racks to make wooden wine racks more appealing to clientele.

You should choose the wood and finish that blends well with the décor of your store. The texture, grain and colour of the wood also have an important impact on the finish and overlook of your wine cellar.

As for durability, Mahogany is the hardest wood, followed by redwood. Pine is a softer wood but is also the most cost-effective.

Metal Wine Racks for Contemporary Commercial Custom Wine Cellars

Metal Commercial Wine Racks Texas

Texas commercial wine cellars with modern design are also eye-catching. Nowadays, minimalist interiors are in-demand in a commercial setup.

Wine Cellar Specialists uses metal wine racks to create stunning wine storage displays. These storage units offer a space-efficient and cost-effective wine storage solution. They can also blend well with any existing décor.

Metal racking in black or platinum finishes are commonly used in commercial wine racking for a more contemporary look.

For many years, we have been using metal wine racks from top-notch suppliers of contemporary wine storage systems like VintageView, STACT, and Ultra Wine Racks.

Hire a Master Wine Room Builder

For more information on commercial wine cellars, and to get professional help and a free drawing for your wine rack design and floor plan, visit https://www.winecellarspec.com.