Welcome to the Revel Journal
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.
Maximizing Your Wine Cellar: The Perfect Haven for Cigars and Wine
At Revel, we understand the allure and appreciation for fine collections, whether it’s the complexity of a well-aged wine or the nuanced flavors of a premium cigar. Often, our clients...
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The Excellence of Michter’s: A Tale of High Quality American Whiskey
Wine collecting, as the name suggests, is partly about wine and partly about collecting, and it isn’t surprising that wine collectors may also enjoy collecting other things – in this...
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Crafting Elegance in a Limited Space: The Story of the World’s First Self-Contained Wine Vault
In the world of wine enthusiasts, the challenge of finding adequate storage for an expanding collection is not uncommon. When Revel Founder, Jim Cash, bought a new lake house, he...
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Mastering the Art of Wine Tasting Room Visits
Visiting wine tasting rooms is a delightful experience for wine enthusiasts and novices alike. It is a chance to savor exquisite flavors, learn about the winemaking process, and immerse yourself...
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Climate Change’s Impact on the Wine Industry: Insights from a Leading Wine Cellar Company
As the global climate continues to undergo significant changes, it profoundly affects various industries. One such industry facing the repercussions of climate change is the wine industry. With its intricate...
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10 Things to Avoid When Designing a Wine Cellar
Last month we wrote about how we as wine cellar designers navigate varying degrees of input from stakeholders when we put together a design. This input can come from interior...
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Is Wine a Good Investment?
So, is wine a good investment? This is a broad, complex, and controversial topic. It has been studied extensively, but results have been inconclusive. The most common error in logic...
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Balancing Customer Wine Cellar Design Preferences for Optimal Results
When “designing” a wine cellar, we are presented with varying degrees of input. Generally, we feel that the more input we can get, the better. The word “designing” is parenthesized...
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A “Form Following Function” Approach to Designing the Perfect Wine Cellar
This is what we call our flagship cellar. I created it for myself and my collection 15 years ago. My sole focus was to make a cellar that worked for...
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Dry Aged Steak with Somm Aplomb
Last month we opined on what wines go well with a traditional Thanksgiving Day feast. This time we’re going to talk about pairings with dry aged beef. Most everybody knows...
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