| A great wine collection represents an investment | | | | Because they are sleek and modern, a Marvel |
| of time and money to procure each bottle. For | | | | wine cooler is often found under a kitchen |
| many, the idea of collecting may conjure images | | | | counter, as part of the lower cabinetry. They are |
| of a cellar containing hundreds and hundreds of | | | | intended to be versatile, ideal for any room - |
| dust-covered, century-aged bottles. People new | | | | indoor or outdoor. For this reason, they typically |
| to the world of wine will start with much smaller | | | | store twenty-five to fifty bottles, although they |
| collections, and such lavish amenities are not | | | | do have models that hold up to 108 bottles. For |
| necessary. Wine is a perishable food, however, | | | | larger collections, a Vinotheque cabinet can |
| and exposure to fluctuations in light, heat, | | | | accommodate hundreds of bottles; many of their |
| temperature, or humidity can result in spoilage. | | | | models will hold over 500 bottles. Bottle for bottle, |
| Most collectors store their prized possessions in a | | | | the cost is comparative between Marvel and |
| wine cabinet, a unit that provides storage at an | | | | Vinotheque. |
| ideal temperature and humidity level. | | | | In addition to the number of bottles stored, the |
| As with any other home purchase, wine cabinets | | | | racking options vary between the two models. |
| can range from economical to extravagant. | | | | Marvel coolers are marked with their ebony |
| Though there are several manufacturers of these | | | | interiors and sliding racks. Almost all models also |
| cabinets, two stand out for their exceptional and | | | | include an interior light that can remain on at all |
| unique quality - Marvel and Vinotheque. Both | | | | time. Most racks hold the bottle at a slant, which |
| produce a high-end cabinet, but each carries a | | | | still maintains cork moisture. The Vinotheque |
| unique style. Marvel wine coolers have been | | | | offers a traditional horizontal rack, though some |
| around for over seventy years, and they are | | | | models offer both horizontal and slanted. Racking |
| known for staying on the cutting edge of design. | | | | options with the Vinotheque range from Standard, |
| Marvel cabinets are ideal for a home of modern | | | | Universal, Progressive, and Display, depending on |
| luxury, with their sleek and simple image. On the | | | | the types of wine in the collection. |
| other hand, a Vinotheque wine cabinet will likely | | | | A wine cabinet is more than storage. It is a |
| reflect a more "old world" charm. These | | | | statement of the owner's love for his or her wine |
| attractive wood cabinets are handcrafted to fit | | | | and should reflect the style of its owner as well |
| customer specifications. The artisan workmanship | | | | as the quality of the wine. Whichever model you |
| of these pieces allow them to function as beautiful | | | | choose, a Marvel or Vinotheque cabinet will be a |
| pieces of furniture as well as wine storage. | | | | worthwhile investment. |