Wine Cellars: Room Construction and Design Considerations
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All wine, whether one that is meant to be drunk in the first few years of its life or to be housed for years on end, can benefit from proper storage. Creating a wine storage space isn’t only about keeping the wine at the proper temperature. This course looks at general considerations for wine cellar design and a more detailed look wine cellar fit out and construction, including climate control.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Explain the environmental conditions required for the storage of wine and how they contribute to its proper aging.
- Discuss how room size, capacity, weight of wine bottles and other general considerations determine the optimal location for a residential wine room or cellar based on safety and design principles.
- Discuss the various types of racking systems and decorative options available.
- List the different wood types suitable for wine storage systems and the finish options available that contribute to an odorless, non-toxic, and low VOC environment.
- Evaluate the refrigeration options available and summarize the construction methods and techniques used, and the codes and standards that must be followed in the installation of a wine cellar or room.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Brian Stollmaier on behalf of Wine Cellar Innovations. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Brian Stollmaier
Title: Senior Rack Design Engineer, Wine Cellar Innovations
Background: Brian Stollmaier has been actively designing wine storage applications for Wine Cellar Innovations since 2002. With a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Cincinnati, Brian first started out in the Design Department, but quickly moved up into Design Engineering with his keen eye for detail and exceptional mechanical aptitude. Brian now oversees the Rack Design Engineering Department, in which he oversees all production designs, spearheads new product development, as well as institutes and maintains modern production techniques for wine cellar design and manufacturing. Brian’s accomplishments have led to many functional and creative improvements to the modern wine cellar.
