Talking to the experts about wine cellar lighting

Custom Wine Cellar by Cru Wine Cellars
There are myriad decisions to make when planning a wine cellar, from the actual type you’ll need (active or passive), the wine cellar lighting to the type of cooling and style. It’s easy to forgot about the lighting. Don’t let it be an afterthought because great wine cellar lighting is not only functional but it
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What you need to know about wine cellar humidity whether you live in the sub-tropics of the south or the arid climates of the island

Custom Wine Cellar by Cru Wine Cellars
You’ve taken the time to determine what type of cellar you need for your home and have landed on creating an active cellar that’ll keep wine safe for decades. What’s next? Let’s talk humidity. This plays a vital role in how you insulate the cellar, install a vapor barrier, and determine the cooling system needed.
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Three Types of Wine Cellar Cooling Units, and When to Use Each

VintageView Metal Wine Series
The world of wine cellar cooling can seem, frankly, as complex as understanding the grape-growing regions and bottling clarifications of Italy. Which is to say, “headache inducing.” There are a number of considerations in terms of room design, insulation, types of wine cellar cooling units and more. Before you get that far, however, you’ll need
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What Type of Wine Cellar Am I, Part Three with Dave Elliott | Wine & Design #18

Active Wine Cellars
We anointed Jacob Harkins our Justin Winery type of wine drinker, meaning he probably needs an active wine cellar to display his wines. We talk wine cellar cooling with David Elliott, seasoned wine cellar expert, in part three of What Type of Wine Cellar Am I. What’s in the glass: Justin Winery 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
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What Type of Wine Cellar Am I, Part Two with Dave Elliott | Wine & Design #17

Passive Wine Cellars
We anointed David Elliott a Two Buck Chuck type of wine drinker who needs a passive wine cellar to display his bottles. Then we talk to this seasoned wine cellar expert about the considerations for installing a non-cooled cellar in part two of What Type of Wine Cellar Am I. What’s in the glass: Two
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What Type of Wine Cellar Am I, Part One with Dave Elliott | Wine & Design #16

Wine Cellar Types
We turn to wine cellar cooling and design expert David Elliott to discuss the questions to ask yourself when deciding whether you need a passive or active wine cellar in part one of What Type of Wine Cellar Am I. What’s in the glass: Colterris Wines 2016 “Canterris” White Wine (Grand Valley, Co) Episode 17: What
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Just Wine with Kendra Anderson of Bar Helix | Wine & Design #13

Bar Helix Denver Kendra Anderson
We head back to the popular Denver wine bar, Bar Helix, to join somm and owner Kendra Anderson to learn about two distinct wines from the Old World. If you haven’t been to Bar Helix, it was named the best new bar in 2018 by Westword, and for good reason. This swank spot is a
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Fine Wine & Design from Fidelitas in Woodinville | Wine & Design #12

Fidelitas Wines
In episode #12 of Wine and Design, we find minimalism in the bottle, on it, and around the tasting room at one of our new favorite Washington wineries, Fidelitas. This winery sources from Red Mountain AVA (eastern Washington) and embodies simplicity and quality. What’s in the glass: Fidelitas Wine 2015 Quintessence Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Red
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5 Tips to Storing Wine Safely for Years to Come

Wine cellars are a big business. People spend thousands, if not tens of thousands, to create environments to safely store their tasty wines in homes and restaurants. Why? Because wine is a fickle beast, a nuanced beverage made of grapes that loves time to develop. The great wines of the world can spend years, decades
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7 Important Considerations When Installing a Wine Cellar Cooling Unit

Modern Wine Cellar with Wine Cellar Cooling
Wine deserves a pleasant place to rest that is not only stylish but protects the tasty juice from harsh environments. Some wine storage rooms are situated in subterranean areas that are naturally cool and damp. For the majority of potential storage locations that are not, wine cellar refrigeration allows us to store valuable collections in just
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