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Best of Houzz 2014, Wine Cellar Design Specialists, Chicago

Remodeling and Home Design

Chicago, Illinois, is a strong market for the home wine cellar market.  We have been developing our presence there for some time and have been surprised by the booming demand for residential wine storage racking and refrigerated wine displays.

It seems the “home wine cellar” has come of age and even with demand growing daily we believe this niche market is still only in its infancy.  As we build an impressive wine display for a homeowner it is not unusual to receive multiple inquiries from their friends and acquaintances once they see how fantastic these cellars look.  Often the center of entertaining, a wine cellar is by nature something that people share with others. This “entertainment orientation” may be somewhat unique to this particular home feature upgrade.

Houzz Award 2014 - Client Satisfaction - Wine Cellar Designs

As we have gone on to feature some of our work on the Houzz social sharing website we have received many inquiries from “Houzzers” interested in this unusual and, it has to be said, very trendy home upgrade.

Best of Houzz 2014 – Custom Satisfaction – Chicago Wine Cellar Designs

We would observe that Houzz lends itself to creativity in design. On many occasions we have clients coming to us after seeing something on Houzz and asking us if we can recreate or build something similar.  In that sense, Houzz becomes the inspiration for various design projects.

As we work with clients on their projects it is our goal to innovate and impress our clients far beyond mere “satisfaction”.  We have therefore made it a business imperative to get real feedback from clients as their project concludes.

We are happy to say that most clients simply love their wine cellars.

It’s great to see this style of engaging with our clients has netted us another award for excellence.

Wine Cellar Specialists are very pleased and grateful to Houzz for this recognition and to our happy clients for taking the time to post such good reviews.

Ready to start your own wine cellar project?  Contact us at +1 (773) 234-0112 and get a free custom wine cellar design for your home.

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Facts About Wines Stored in Your Chicago Wine Cellar

Wine seems as old as time, but I have only recently become fascinated by it. It was not something that I planned, but let’s just say that I stumbled upon it and started to get curious. As with other things that took my fancy, I read up on wine and found many interesting facts that fueled my fascination and enthusiasm leaving me awed and amazed.

Wines are not just bottles filled with intoxicating liquid resting in one’s Chicago custom wine cellar. There is more to wine than what we usually see. Here are some interesting facts about wine:

1. Dionysius, a Greek god, is said to be the god of wine, agriculture, and fertility of nature. He is also Bacchus in Roman mythology.

2. Red wines are fermented with the skin of the grapes which gives the liquid its red hue. White wines are made from grapes without their skins.

3. Foot treading of grapes is still done to produce small amounts of port wine.

4. Wine is said to have medicinal value. It helps in the control of high blood pressure if a glass is taken daily. However, there is an increased incidence of developing certain forms of cancer.

5. Oak barrels are used to store wine. One oak barrel can last for years.

6. Most wines produced today are ready to drink and do not require aging. Very few (and expensive) wines are aged these days and reserved for special occasions. Those wine which are aged are stored in wine cellars or wine cabinets equipped with modern cooling systems.

7. Wines in weddings symbolize fertility and life of plenty. These are the basic wishes people have for the newlyweds.

8.The word “aroma” is used to describe the scent of a young wine. “Bouquet” is used to describe the scent of a mature or aged wine.

9. Wine that tastes watery is said to be diluted. It is believed that the grapes used for watery wine were harvested during the rainy season.

10. A wineglass is held by the stem to prevent the palm from warming the liquid in the glass.

11. There is nothing one can gather from smelling the cork. The cork is examined after opening the wine to check for molds or dryness of the cork. This will indicate if the wine was stored properly in the wine cellar, hence, maintaining the quality and superior taste.

12. In the old times, the host of any gathering takes the first sip before serving the wine to guests to check if the wine is poisoned.

13. The combination of type of soil, climate, sunlight, and slope affects the grapes grown in a particular region. These are the factors that make each grape varietal unique.

14. Red wines are served with red meat while white wines are paired with white meat and fish. Sweet wines are served with dessert.

15. Climate change is slowly affecting the wine industry in the current popular wine regions.

16. A wine cellar door both refers to the entry of a wine cellar and a winery’s tasting room.

17. Wine tasting is a tourist attraction in itself in most wine regions, not only for enthusiasts but also for those who are curious and willing to learn something new.

These are just few of the interesting wine facts I have come across as I read about my new favorite topic these days. I can see that there are more interesting facts that will catch my attention and fascinate me more. I may even start filling up a wine rack or a wine cabinet to start my own collection.

The Best Wine Storage Solution for You – Contact a Wine Cellar Builder

Are you considering your own custom wine cellar? Whether you are planning to have a residential or commercial wine cellar,  Wine Cellar Specialists will help you provide the best wine storage solution for your collection according to your budget and requirements. Contact them now at 866-646-7089 or click here to request for a specialist to contact you.

Is Chicago Illinois a hot spot for Custom Wine Cellars?

Custom Wine Cellars Chicago Illinois Hot Spot?

Chicago Rolling Ladder on Rail Commercial Wine Cellar

Wine lovers, people who enjoy collecting wine and holding wine tasting parties are generally on the increase. All over the country, we notice this phenomenon, wine cellar builders and designers are busy.

The demand though for custom wine cellars in both residential and commercial properties such as specialist wine stores is particularly strong in the Chicago, Illinois area.

What is causing wine lovers to congregate around Chicago is a mystery to us. Do you have an opinion? Share it with us in the comments section below.

Watch the video below for some examples of recent Chicago residential wine cellars and commercial rooms we have designed and constructed in the Chicago area.

Commercial & Residential Wine Cellars Chicago
If you are a homeowner and would like your own home wine cellar or the owner of a wine store and would like to re-vamp your wine display simple call +1 (773) 234-0112 or complete a simple Wine Cellar Design form and we will help you kick off your project today!

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