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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.
Glass-Enclosed Wine Cellars: Design, Climate, and Display Requirements
Glass enclosed wine cellar design showcases the collection while holding about a constant 55 degrees and about 70 percent humidity. That takes insulated, dual-pane, tempered, UV-filtering glass, specified by a...
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What Is the Best Temperature and Humidity for Wine Storage?
The best temperature to store wine is about a constant 55 degrees, with about 70 percent humidity, away from light, heat, vibration and temperature fluctuation. Consistency matters as much as...
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Label-Forward Sliding Pullout Wine Drawers: How They Work and Who They’re For
Label-forward wine cellar pullout drawers store each bottle on its side with the entire label facing out. Slide a drawer open and you can view the labels of your bottles...
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Wine Cellar Cooling Systems Compared: Through-the-Wall, Ducted, and Ductless Split
There are three main wine cellar cooling system types. A through-the-wall unit is self-contained and suits smaller cellars. A ducted system hides the equipment outside the cellar, so only grilles...
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The Revel Wine Wheel™: A Custom Rotating Wine Rack for Cellar Corners
The Revel Wine Wheel™ is a patented custom rotating wine rack designed for the corners of a wine cellar. Built with Revel’s proprietary dowel system, it turns otherwise wasted corner...
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Where Is the Best Place in a Home for a Wine Cellar? (Room-by-Room Guide)
The best place for a wine cellar is a space you can keep cool, dark, still, and properly ventilated—often a basement, but also kitchens, dining rooms, stairwells, or a glass-enclosed...
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Custom Wine Cellar vs. Wine Fridge: Which Storage Fits Serious Collectors?
Compare a custom wine cellar vs. a wine fridge for serious collectors—climate, capacity, label-forward access, longevity, and when a Signature Wine Vault fits between the two.
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The Truth About Wine Collectors (And Why the Headlines Get It Wrong)
Wine collectors are a unique breed, driven by curation, provenance, and the thrill of the hunt. Discover the 10 unspoken truths that define the wine collector mindset—and why a home cellar is an essential sanctuary, not a luxury.
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Wood Selection for Wine Cellars: Why Unfinished Hardwoods Matter
Your wine collection is constantly breathing the air around it. Choosing the wrong wood species or using heavy chemical lacquers inside a climate-controlled cellar can trigger airborne off-gassing, quietly ruining your finest vintages over time. From Fijian Mahogany to Hard Maple and Hickory, discover why furniture-grade, unfinished hardwoods are the ultimate gold standard for luxury wine preservation.
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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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