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Best Options For Organizing A Wine Collection In Sacramento

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Not everyone has the room or a collection worthy of a wine cellar, but wine still deserves better than to be sitting in the corner of the kitchen counter. Sacramento offers several unique stores where a wine enthusiast can purchase anything from a simple wine rack to an entire wine cabinet. Here are some options to help get started on organizing your wine collection.

Hours: Mon-Sat: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

If you rarely have more than one bottle in your home at one time, consider a Holdups wine bottle holder. This holder clips onto the refrigerator rack, keeping your wine on its side and your fridge organized. Grab one at Chef's Mercantile in Old Sacramento.

Hours: Tues-Fri: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sat: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Small, tabletop wine racks are the perfect solution for smaller collections of three to six bottles. They come in a variety of styles and can be placed on the counter top, table, or shelf.  If your tastes are modern and contemporary, try a stainless steel or clear acrylic wine holder. Lumens Light + Living in Midtown has several beautiful wine racks in sleek and classic designs.

Hours: Mon-Sat: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

If you are short on space or need to keep wine bottles up and away from tiny hands, a shelf is the perfect solution. Made from sturdy wood, this shelf features removable trays for holding up to 16 bottles of wine, as well as 24 hanging wine glasses.

Hours: Mon-Sat: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun: Noon - 5 p.m.; Wed: Closed

Another beautiful and functional option for storing wine bottles is a buffet server. A buffet server typically features a center wine rack for storing several bottles, as well as cabinets and drawers for extra storage. Available in a variety of styles, buffet servers are great for entertaining and can be placed in the dining room or even the living room.

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If your wine collection is larger and you plan on storing your bottles long-term, you will want to consider a wine cabinet. Available as a stand-alone prefabricated piece or custom-built to suit your home's style and space, a wine cabinet is a great solution for a more extensive collection. Since proper storage of wine is a fundamental aspect of serious collecting, a wine cabinet offers climate and humidity controls, lighting and a unique showcase for collectible wines.

Related: Wine, Beer And Food In Sacramento

Karen Boruff is a freelance writer living in Sacramento. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.


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