Custom Wine Storage

Custom Wine Cellars & Cabinets in Huntsville, AL

Preserve your investment with professional wine storage solutions. Huntsville Custom Cabinets designs and builds custom wine cellars and tasting rooms for collectors in Huntsville and North Alabama. Whether you need a climate-controlled walk-in cellar or a beautiful built-in wine wall for your dining room, we create environments that protect your bottles and impress your guests.

Proper wine storage requires more than just shelves. We understand the importance of bottle angle, air flow, and temperature stability. Our craftsmen use rot-resistant woods and integrate cooling systems seamlessly to create a cellar that is both functional and a stunning visual centerpiece.

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The Art of Display

Wine collection is a passion. We believe your storage should reflect that. From traditional redwood racking with diamond bins to modern metal and glass enclosed displays, we tailor the aesthetic to match your home's architecture and your personal style.

Walk-In Cellars

Convert a spare room or basement area into a full climate-controlled cellar. We handle the vapor barriers, insulation, and cooling unit installation alongside the custom racking for thousands of bottles.

Reach-In Wine Walls

For smaller spaces or dining areas, a glass-fronted wine wall makes a dramatic statement. These shallow depth units display labels forward, turning your wine collection into wall art.

Tasting Tables

Complete your cellar with a custom island or peninsula for decanting and tasting. We can include drawers for corkscrews, glassware storage, and spaces for wooden cases.

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Specialized Expertise

Wine cellars face unique challenges like humidity control and weight load using standard cabinetry methods can lead to mold or collapsed shelves. We use specialized species like Mahogany, White Oak, or Walnut that resist rot and warping in cool, damp environments.

We also meticulously plan the racking dimensions to ensure that everything from standard 750ml Bordeaux bottles to large format Magnums fit securely.

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Display Rows

Highlight your best vintages with angled display rows. These high-reveal shelves keep the cork moist while allowing you to easily read the label without disturbing the bottle.

Cooling Integration

We work with HVAC specialists to hide cooling units within the cabinetry grille work. We ensure proper airflow so your cooling system runs efficiently and quietly.

Diamond Bins & Case Storage

Bulk storage is essential for serious collectors. Our diamond bins maximize density for varied bottles, while rollout shelves for wooden cases allow you to access original packaging easily.

Our Process

Our Cellar Process

Bottle Count Analysis

We start by determining your current capacity and future growth needs. Do you collect mostly standard bottles, Turley/Pinot shapes, or Magnums?

Climate Preparation

For cooled cellars, we advise on insulation and vapor barriers for walls and ceilings. This step is critical to prevent condensation and mold behind the racks.

Custom Fabrication

We mill the racking in our shop, ensuring smooth edges that won't tear labels. We apply finishes that are food-safe and won't off-gas harmful odors that could taint the wine.

Assembly

Wine racking is intricate. Our installers assemble the system on-site, joining the components securely to creating a rigid structure capable of holding thousands of pounds of glass and liquid.

Wine Cellar FAQs

Do I really need a cooling unit?
If you plan to age wine for more than a year, yes. Constant temperature (55°F) and humidity (60-70%) are vital. For casual drinking storage, ambient temperature is fine as long as it's not too hot.
What is the best wood for wine cellars?
Redwood and Mahogany are the gold standards because they are naturally resistant to rot and mildew in high humidity. White Oak and Walnut are beautiful modern alternatives when properly sealed.
What about LED lighting?
LEDs are perfect for cellars because they emit zero UV light (which damages wine) and very little heat, so they won't overwork your cooling system.
Can you mix bulk and individual bottle storage?
Yes, in fact, we recommend it. Individual slots are great for ready-to-drink bottles, while diamond bins or case storage are more space-efficient for storing multiples of the same vintage for aging.
How many bottles can I fit in my space?
A general rule is roughly 100 bottles per 10 square feet of wall space using standard racking. However, this varies greatly depending on the mix of display vs. bulk storage. We can maximize density with double-depth racks.

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