Whether you’re a wine expert or just getting your tastebuds acquired, you’ll need a place to keep your unopened collection of bottles. Wine storage come in many different styles, materials and sizes – so how do you know which one is right for you?

Use this helpful guide to finding the perfect wine rack home storage design for you.

Home Wine Racks

Whatever your decorating taste may be, there’s a wine rack that will conveniently store your bottles while looking beautiful.

A popular choice for wine racks is hardwood, so if you enjoy the humbling appearance and sturdiness of wood, opt for something like the basic

Winsome Basics 24-Bottle Wine Rack, or the Wine Cellar Innovations 108 Bottle Tasting Tablefor an even bigger collection – and a table to serve on.

There are also intricate metallic wine racks out there that offer extreme durability.

The Grace 36 Bottle Freestanding Wine Rack has unique wrought iron styling, while the space-saving VintageView Platinum Series Eighteen Bottle Wall Mounted Magnum Wine Rack holds the weight of those heavy bottles against a wall or door.

Whichever wine rack you choose, be sure to look at its measurements so it will fit into your preferred space, and estimate the number of bottles you’d like to hold in your rack – the one you select should be able to hold them all.

Home Wine Cabinets

Home wine cabinets are ideal for wine lovers who wish to show off their collection in style. Invest in a cabinet that compliments the design of the room you’re planning to install it in.

For a sleeker, contemporary room, try the Howard Miller Potters Creek Wine and Spirits Cabinet.

Buy it in pairs to frame a fireplace, or just place one in your hallway or dining room. A home with a rustic, whimsical feel can opt for the Pulaski Cordova Wine Cabinet, with its wrought iron doors and plenty of storage shelves and drawers. Wine cabinets not only store your wine, they show it off!

Home Wine Carts

For a convenient, portable way to serve and store your wine bottles, consider a wine cart. They are a bit like a wine rack and cabinet in one – with wheels on their legs so they are easily transported.

If you’ve got a casual, homey style, the Home Styles Furniture Round Wood Top Kitchen Cart would definitely match it. This cart features a unique circular shape, two shelving spaces, and the wine rack is removable.

For a home with modern flair, choose the Winsome Ten Bottle Wine Cart. It features a stylish mirror top and an espresso finish, with a ten bottle capacity.

Home Wine Consoles

If wine cabinets seem a little to formal for your taste, you can always go with a console table that has wine racks built in. Aroom with comfortable, relaxing design would pair well with the Lifestyle California Mendocino II Server.

Its simple cherry finish and multiple shelves allow you to add more than wine bottle to it – decorate the table with picture frames, floral arrangements, or ceramic bowls.

Check out the Howard Miller Vintner Wine and Spirits Console table if your home’s got more of a sleek, up-to-date look.

Apart from being visually appealing with its black coffee finish, it’s got another great feature – two lockable cabinets, as well as an open wine rack.

Convert this console table to a server by pulling apart its top pieces to reveal a granite countertop.

Here are some handy tips on storing your wine to keep its quality high:

• Sporadic temperatures and heat can dull the taste of the wine, so store it somewhere that is evenly cool.
• Red wine is normally bottled with green glass to filter out light, since bright lights can also affect the wine’s taste. Place your wine in as dark of a place as possible.
• Storing wine in the fridge keeps it cold and out of light, but the vibrations of the fridge motor has the ability to precipitately oxidize wine. Try to keep it somewhere still.
• Heavy odours can penetrate your wine over time, so try not to leave the wine anywhere near strong cleaners, paint, or any other deeply scented items.

Once your wine is properly stored, it’s time to enjoy it! Here are a few popular examples of wine and the food they would pair best with:

• Shiraz: Since this variety of wine is full-bodied, fruity, and pungent, you’ll need a dish that is also bold in comparison. Strong cheeses, like old cheddar and blue cheese, pair well with Shiraz because the intensity of both flavours does not overpower each other. Try this Cheese and Baguette Appetizer from the Food Network.
• Chardonnay: Generally a refreshing, light, tangy wine, Chardonnay is best paired with dishes that have the same acidity content. A tart vinaigrette salad or anything made with tomatoes would be a perfect pairing. This Honey Lime Marinated Shrimp dish is another great idea for combining with Chardonnay.
• Merlot: With its soft fruity notes and hints of chocolate in its aroma, Merlot is an ideal choice for a dinner wine. It couples well with meat and poultry dishes, and would definitely top off this Rosemary Lamb Chops with Lemon Sauce delight from All Recipes.
• Riesling: Bright, crisp, and normally low in alcohol, Riesling can pair with just about any food choice. However, it’s mainly consumed with spicy foods, since its refreshing qualities have the power to cleanse your taste buds. Try an ethnic recipe, like the Spicy Thai Vegan Steak and Noodles with Chili and Lemongrass Dressing, to add some zing to your meal!

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