Orange County Commercial Wine Cellar – Helping a Wine Business Grow

Are you planning to put up a business in Orange County that involves wine?  Or are you already a wine business owner and want to boost the sales of your business?  You might want to consider investing in a commercial wine cellar, may it be for a wine store, restaurant, wine bar, hotel, country club, or any other hospitality business. 

Building a Commercial Wine Cellar – A Brilliant Upgrade for the Client’s Restaurant 

One of our Orange County commercial wine cellar projects was for an individual who came out of retirement to start an exciting new venture. He started a food business, a delightful restaurant that opened in September 2017.  His business is doing well, but he wanted to boost his sales.   

Restaurant Owner

A few months after he opened his restaurant, he found that a great percentage of his sales and profit come from the wines sold.  Seemingly, wine is becoming more and more in demand where his business is located.  So, he decided to put more investment into wines and build a commercial wine cellar, which is a brilliant move for his business. 

Let us look at how this commercial wine cellar project for a Orange County restaurant went.

Designing and Constructing a Contemporary Commercial Wine Cellar  

Our team at Custom Wine Cellars Orange County has successfully completed several residential and commercial wine cellars.  We acknowledge that constructing a commercial wine cellar is usually more complex because it is being accessed more often than a residential wine cellar. 

This means we need to design and build a Orange County commercial wine cellar that can function efficiently in this kind of set-up. 

Creating a Contemporary Commercial Wine Cellar Design Drawing 

We started this project by discussing with our client his design specifications and visiting the site.  The restaurant has a modern vibe, so the owner wanted a contemporary wine cellar to match this style. 

He specifically mentioned that he wanted not just a wine storage facility, but a contemporary custom wine cellar that can beautifully showcase his wine selection and impress his customers.  This, he believed, can significantly increase his sales and he is undoubtedly right. 

Custom Metal Wine Racks Design for a Commercial Wine Cellar

After we gathered all the necessary details, we created a wine cellar design for the client. These sketches allowed our client to clearly visualize the look of his contemporary commercial wine cellar design.  We started the construction as soon as he approved the drawings. 

Using Glass Enclosures and VintageView Metal Wine Racks 

Commercial Wine Cellar Glass Enclosure and VintageView Metal Wine Racks

The contemporary look was achieved by using a glass enclosure and a metal wine racking system.  All walls except for one are made of dual-paned glass.

The glass enclosure makes the wine cellar look elegant and improves the ambiance of the restaurant.  It also provides customers a great view of the wine selection thus minimizing the frequent opening of the cellar, which can cause temperature and humidity fluctuations.   

The client chose a combination of modular and custom steel racks from VintageView, which is perfect for the contemporary style.  The metal wine racks were finished with black satin and installed with floor-to-ceiling frames. 

The cellar is 7 feet square and 10 feet high with a storage capacity of 1,100 bottles. 

Wine Cellar Refrigeration System 

Modern Commercial Wine Cellar Display

A wine cellar is not complete without a refrigeration system.  Wines are sensitive to environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, noise, and even vibration.  A high-quality wine cellar refrigeration system is needed to efficiently maintain the ideal temperature (57 degrees Fahrenheit) and humidity levels (50-60%) to keep the wines safe.   

For this contemporary wine cellar project, we used a high-quality ducted self-contained air handler cooling system.  It was installed 20 feet up in the ceiling by an expert HVAC technician.  This type of refrigeration system is perfect for the size and storage capacity of the cellar.  

Upgrade your Own Business with a Orange County Commercial Wine Cellar Now! 

There is always great potential for wine businesses like wine stores, restaurants, bars, hotels, or country clubs.  Whether you are still planning to invest in this kind of business or already own one, consider having a commercial wine cellar to maximize your profit.   

Capital Seafood Restaurant with a Glass-Enclosed Commercial Wine Cellar

Our team at Custom Wine Cellars Orange County provides our clients with all their wine storage needs.  We have at least 14 years of experience in the wine cellar industry and we take pride in all of the projects that we have done for our clients. 

Contact us now for a free consultation! 

Contemporary Wine Cellar

A beautiful custom wine cellar Orange County California is fast becoming a must have home feature in high end houses.  A fully functional residential wine room Orange County California is designed to store a large number of wine bottles under the optimal storage conditions, and at the same time create a stylish space within which passionate wine lovers can proudly showcase their collection of special vintages.

A recently finished contemporary wine cellar project in Aventura North Orange County, California is a fine example of a wine storage space that combines functionality, elegance, and simplicity.  The custom wine cellar Orange County California was carefully designed and constructed by Wine Cellar International, the premier wine cellar builder and designer in California.  The room has limited space, but the right mix of different wine rack styles in different configurations brought the total storage capacity to roughly 800 to 1,000 wine bottles.

Wine Rack Displays

The back wall of this contemporary wine cellar features wood finish horizontal wine rack displays in three bottle depth configurations that allow wine bottles to be stored on their side with the labels in full view.  The label forward orientation not only promotes ease of perusal and retrieval of bottles, but also helps keep moisture in the cork, which prevents it from turning brittle and maintains its sealing quality.

Below the horizontal storage sections is a display rack with a high reveal feature.  Wine rack displays with angled high reveal display rows store wine bottles at a 15 degree angle that reveals the different labels of special vintages that are on display.  Soft LED lighting over the display area illuminates the bottles and accentuates the labels.

To add functionality to the back wall display of the residential wine room Orange County California, the designers decided to install stemware racking, which holds the client’s stemware and glassware in one place.  A matching countertop was also added to provide an area for serving and decanting wines.  The countertop is sealed with a stain to complement the overall appearance of the storage space.

Wine Rack Displays Residential Wine Cellar California

Right underneath the countertop area are diamond bins in two bottle depth configurations, which provided additional storage capacity to this custom wine cellar North Orange County California.  Diamond bin components are best for storing wine bottles in bulk and organizing them in groups.  They can hold a large number of different-sized bottles.  This versatile racking solution is ideal for wine collectors who like to buy wines in case lots.

To increase aesthetic appeal and complete the contemporary look of the residential wine room Orange County California, metal wine rack display and storage solutions were installed right next to the glass window.  Metal wine rack displays with a high reveal display row and label forward storage are flanked by floor to ceiling metal wine racking systems.

Wine racks crafted from various metal pieces can create the most stylish and unique display and storage solutions befitting a contemporary wine cellar space.  Utilizing floor to ceiling metal wine racks not only provides a tasteful wine showcase, but also maximizes the limited storage space of the residential wine room.

Contemporary Wine Cellar St Louis Missouri

In April 2012, a group of wine cellar builders took on a contemporary wine cellar project with a storage capacity of 926 wine bottles.  Meshing the traditional and modern appearance was achieved by using materials that reflected a contemporary look.  The builders used All Heart Redwood for the racking system, Cooperage wine barrel for the flooring material, and seamless insulated glass for the cellar entrance and walls.

Since the contemporary wine cellar Missouri was to be climate controlled, the builders decided to install double insulated glass for the walls and entryway for better insulation.  Seamless insulated glass also offers an unimpeded and spectacular view of the wine cellar from the outside.

Using double insulated glass can help prevent condensation from building up inside the wine storage room.  In a climate controlled environment, it is essential to keep condensation at bay.  If moisture is allowed to form it can cause molds to grow on wine labels and corks, which can ruin your entire wine collection and may prove costly to remove when allowed to infest over time.

Wood Wine Racks for Custom Wine Cellars Missouri

For this contemporary wine cellar’s architectural element, the builders adopted a symmetrical design in order to show balance and harmony.  They used a single bottle wine storage rack with high reveal display rows.  High reveal display rows allow you to store wine bottles at a 15 degree angle, which helps keep the cork moist since it constantly remains in contact with the wine.  The bottom half of the racking system included diamond bins for bulk storage.

Wine Cellar Lighting