| In 2004, the movie Sideways was released, | | | | have to consider is that wine must be kept at |
| where it quickly received critical and public | | | | very strict temperatures, and you must choose a |
| acclaim.The story centers on two friends who | | | | spot in the home that allows for these conditions |
| take a wine tasting trip as they wrestle with their | | | | to be met.Your wine collection should be kept at |
| own personal shortcomings. As the movie took | | | | between 50 - 60 degrees and preferably be kept |
| off, so did the country's fascination with all things | | | | in a cool, dark place.This is the reason many |
| wine.Today, fueled in large part by that film, more | | | | people opt for a freestanding wine rack in a wine |
| people than ever before are collecting and | | | | cellar.If you do decide to go with a counter-top |
| displaying wines.And although it may often be an | | | | wine rack, it is crucial that you keep it away from |
| overlooked element in most wine collections, the | | | | any windows, as the sunlight will surely ruin the |
| wine rack can be just as important as the | | | | wine. |
| bottles.In this article, we'll provide you with an | | | | The last consideration when choosing a wine rack |
| easy guide to choosing the best wine rack kit for | | | | kit is your personal level of carpentry skills (as |
| your collection. | | | | well as frustration).While many wine racks are |
| The first thing you should do is honestly evaluate | | | | simple to assemble using pieces that fit perfectly |
| your collection and its potential for growth.If you | | | | together, still others require a great deal of building |
| only plan on keeping 10 - 20 bottles at a time, it | | | | knowledge.After all, if you make a mistake building |
| certainly doesn't make sense to purchase a wine | | | | a complicated wine rack, you could end up viewing |
| rack that holds hundreds of bottles. On the other | | | | your collection as a puddle on the floor. |
| hand, if you plan on increasing your collection, | | | | There are a few final things to consider before |
| make sure you buy a wine rack with plenty of | | | | choosing the right wine rack for your |
| space. | | | | collection.First, make sure the rack is strong |
| The next consideration when choosing a wine | | | | enough to hold all of your wine bottles. This also |
| rack is the material of the rack.While there are | | | | includes any future additions to the |
| several different options available, the most | | | | collection.Secondly, make sure that all wine bottles |
| popular tend to be those made of wood or | | | | are kept on their side, as this allows for the cork |
| metal.This decision is basically one of personal | | | | to stay moist and your wine to stay fresh. |
| preference, as both racks look amazing and are | | | | This guide to choosing the best wine rack kit |
| very functional. | | | | should help you make a better decision in |
| The next thing you need to determine is where | | | | displaying your own personal collection.Remember |
| you plan on keeping the wine rack.Do you have | | | | to choose a wine rack that will adequately |
| enough space to accommodate a wall-mounted or | | | | showcase your bottles, while at the same time |
| free-standing rack?Or do you only have enough | | | | fitting into your space and budget |
| room for a counter-top variety?Another thing you | | | | constraints.Cheers! |