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Excellent Characteristics of Mahogany Wine Racks – Wood Wine Racks

Wine storage and display racks are essential to cellaring wines.  They are designed to hold wine bottles on their in such a way as to allow the cork to stay in constant contact with the wine.  Keeping the cork moist prevents it from drying out and ensures its sealing quality.  Wine racks can be found in different sizes and styles, and come in a range of storage options.

Wooden Wine Racks by Wine Cellar Specialists

Wooden Wine Racks by Wine Cellar Specialists

The most sought after material in wine rack construction is wood, because of its exceptional workability and availability.  Wooden wine racks are the preferred racking option of most wine connoisseurs, because they come in a variety of color and finish options that can complement any design preference.  Another beneficial aspect of wood wine racks is the strength and durability of the material.

Of all the wood species used in manufacturing wood wine racks, mahogany is a cut above the rest, because of its enduring quality and aesthetic features.  Mahogany lumber has beautiful grain patterns that absorb and deflect light, giving it an attractive warm glow when stained.  This wood variety is also naturally resistant to rot, decay and infestation.  These properties make Mahogany wine racks an ideal storage solution in cellaring wines.

Mahogany Wood Specie for Wooden Wine Racks

Mahogany Wood Specie for Wooden Wine Racks

Mahogany is a tropical hardwood that is known for its reddish brown color.  There are three species of the mahogany tree, and all of them originate in the regions of Latin America.  There is the Swietenia macrophylla, which can be found in Colombia, Brazil, and Belize; the Swietenia mahagoni which is indigenous to southern Florida and the Caribbean; and the Swietenia humilis, which is native to the dry forests of Pacific Central America.

Mahogany Wine Rakcs by Wine Cellar SPecialists

Mahogany Wine Rakcs by Wine Cellar SPecialists

One of mahogany’s best features is its fine and even grain patterns, that are almost completely devoid of cavities and pockets.  Mahogany has a natural reddish brown shade that deepens over time.  Due to its workable nature, it is the material of choice for most woodworkers.  This wood variety also has the ability to take stains and finishes exceptionally well.

Mahogany wine racks provide an elegant storage and display system for wine collectibles.  Wine racking options for this wood variety vary in terms of shapes and forms, but all are purpose built to accommodate needs and requirements of clients.  Most racking systems are designed with pigeon holes that can fit standard 750ml wine bottles, but there are wine racks with large bin openings that are best for storing large format bottles as well.

Sapele Mahogany Kessick Wooden Wine Racks

Sapele Mahogany Kessick Wooden Wine Racks

Mahogany racks that feature a 15 degree display row are perfect for highlighting the best wine labels in one’s collection.  A waterfall wine rack handcrafted from Mahogany provides the ideal showcase for displaying wines, and creates an elegant focal point inside a wine cellar space.  For maximum storage capacity, Mahogany diamond bin storage is an excellent alternative to single bottle racks, because it can hold a large number of wine bottles in different sizes.

Wall mounted mahogany wine racks are ideal for small space storage solutions.  This racking option does not take up floor space since it is mounted on the wall.  Modular mahogany racking systems allow for additional units to be added should the need for extra storage space arises.

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Wooden Wine Cellar Racks – A Wine Collector’s Best Friend

Wine racks are a wine collector’s best friend. Why?  Because they house your most loved wines while they mature to perfection. With this in mind, whether you have a dedicated wine cellar or a more limited storage space, you know you want to get the best wine racks there are for your wine collection.

Wine is a type of beverage that’s very delicate and needs careful handling to preserve its quality for a long period of time. This makes wine racks a necessity for most, (if not all) wine collectors and those in the wine retail business.

Wooden wine racks are by far the most popular type of wine storage furniture. There are a lot of characteristics that make wooden wine racks ideal, not just for wine storage in dedicated custom wine cellars, but for proper wine aging as well anywhere in the home.

First is the customizability of wooden wine racks. You may start with a small wooden wine rack and as your collection grows in number, you add extra wine storage spaces such as wine bins, wine cubicles or an additional wine rack to match your existing wine rack. This allows you to spend only what you need at the moment, and invest later on additional storage spaces.

 

Wine Rack - Curved Corner

Curved Corner Wine Rack

Second, are the great design options. There are different types of wooden wine racks and the most in-demand are Pine Wine Racks, Mahogany Wine Racks, and Redwood Wine Racks. Here at Wine Cellar Specialists, we offer these three types of wood wine racks in different sizes, designs, shapes, and stain.

Each type of wood has its special features and benefits depending on the way it will be used. You do not want to use pine in a climate-controlled wine cellar as pine does not hold up as well in colder temperatures and high humidity as redwood or mahogany would.

Pine is mainly for storage at room temperatures in your home or in a commercial wine store.

Mahogany is best if you want us to add a stain to the racks. It has a smoother grain and takes stain well.

Redwood comes in two varieties. All Heart Redwood and Premium Redwood. The all heart redwood is from the heart, or center, of the redwood tree and is a rich reddish color throughout. Premium redwood is from the outer edge of the tree and is a light color with reddish streaks. If stain is added to the premium redwood, the result will be a more streaked stained look.

Third is cost-efficiency. Our pine, redwood, and mahogany wine racks are certified to be very cost-efficient because of their abundance and availability. They are distinct from each other in terms of wood properties, appearance, durability, resources, and cost. The best wooden wine racks do not necessarily have to be the most expensive ones.

The rule in choosing wine racks is to value quality over price. Cheaper wine racks do not mean that they have inferior qualities. Pine wine racks, for example, are cheaper compared to redwood and mahogany wine racks, but the manufacturing quality is still high. Your choice of wood should be based upon where the racks will ultimately rest and your preference at the final look.

When compelled to choose between wood wine racks and metal wine racks, always remember that the former is more versatile than the latter with the ability to add capacity and to create racks to fit most spaces.

Fourth is beauty. Wooden wine racks can be mixed and matched with the traditional look of your homes or wine store while projecting elegance to the room. They can be made to enhance your décor or to blend into the background in a regular room or be completely stunning in a purpose-built custom wine cellar.  We can add stain colors to the racks and/or add lacquer to give them a beautiful furniture finish.

Whether your style is contemporary, traditional or antique, whether you have a small space under the stairs, in the corner of a room, or are even able to convert a whole room into a wine cellar, there’s a wooden wine rack ideal for you!

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