Resources
Revel's Journal hopes to inform, entertain and educate enthusiasts about not only good wine cellar design, but a diverse array of wine related subjects.
Modern Glass Wine Walls: A Design & Integration Guide
The wine cellar has officially left the basement. In modern luxury homes, the glass-enclosed "Wine Wall" is the new architectural center of gravity. But taking your collection out of the shadows and into the great room brings a specific set of engineering hurdles. From managing thermal integrity to maximizing bottle density in shallow spaces, here is how to design a wine wall that looks like a gallery and performs like a professional cellar.
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Label-Forward vs. Neck-Out: Which Wine Racking System is Best for Your Collection?
Stop playing "wine cellar archaeology." If you’ve ever had to pull out three different bottles just to find the one you were actually looking for, your racking system is working against you. In the debate of Label-Forward vs. Neck-Out storage, the choice comes down to a balance of density, visibility, and accessibility. We break down the pros and cons of traditional racking versus modern sliding systems to help you choose a display that treats your collection like the investment it is.
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The Architect’s Guide to Planning a Custom Wine Cellar: 5 Things to Know Before Construction
Designing a world-class wine cellar is a high-stakes exercise in building science and mechanical coordination. As wine storage moves from the basement to high-visibility living areas, architects must master the balance between climate integrity and aesthetic impact. This technical guide outlines the five critical pillars—from vapor barrier placement to label-forward functionality—essential for delivering a high-performance luxury cellar that preserves both the collection and the home’s structural health.
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Glass-Enclosed Wine Cellars Are Here To Stay
The use of glass is a big trend in wine cellar design today. This was one of our 12 tips in our recent blog post on designing wine cellars, but...
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12 Essential Tips for the Well-Designed Wine Cellar
We don’t believe in “right or wrong” when it comes to designing wine cellars, because a design has to respond to a perceived need and this can be done in...
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This guide will take you step-by-step through the basic elements of the wine cellar design and construction process. Each individual cellar provides a unique set of circumstances however, and as...
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Worried About Including Lighting in Your Wine Cellar? Read This First
Collectors know that wine doesn’t like extremes. Whether it is bright light or fluctuating temperatures, the concept of a glass enclosed wine cellar seems to fly in the face of...
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10 Pitfalls and Promises of Collecting Fine Wine
Considering the idea of building a collection of great wines? Jim Cash, long-time collector and founder of Revel Custom Wine Cellars, shares some tips on the art of wine collecting....
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Why Proper Temperature & Humidity Control are Vital to Protecting Your Wine Collection
Recently, one of our clients contacted us for a recommendation on a temperature alert system for his wine cellar. He wanted to know if we had any experience with temperature/humidity...
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A Field Guide to Building the Ideal Italian Wine Collection – Part 2
By Francesco Vigorito of Italian Wine Merchants The Pillars of an Italian Wine Collection No Italian wine collection would be complete without wines from Piemonte, home of collectible, age-worthy wines...
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