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Frequently
Asked Questions
Can I add more racks on to my existing
rack?
How high can my
rack be?
Does
my rack have to be screwed to the wall?
How
does the Extend A Rack (or Clip) System work?
Can I store half bottles
in the racks?
Will
Champagne bottles or Magnums fit in racks?
If
I order a very large made to measure rack
how will it be delivered?
Helpful
tips on wine
Can I add more racks on to my existing rack?
If you have a wood & metal rack from Wine Case you can add
further racks as long as the rack you have already is an Wine
Case rack. You can use our unique system to connect a new rack
to your old one; providing it is not damaged in any way. If
you have a solid pine rack you can join another rack to it providing
the pine rack you have already is one of ours, you can do this
by using the extra dowels that are included in the pack, or
if you have made an unusual shape and have used up all your
spare dowels we can supply extra dowels in packs of 25.
How high can my
rack be?
We recommend a maximum height of 20 bottles or approx
mately 2 metres (78 inches). This is a sensible height, as
anything much higher than this becomes difficult to reach.
If you wish to go higher than this please contact us for
advice. Email: info@winecase.net
Does
my rack have to be screwed to the wall?
YES; In all cases racks over 5 holes high must be secured
firmly to a wall using drill holes and the appropriate rawl
plugs. The type of fixing required will depend upon the type
of wall. If you have any questions, please contact us for
advice. Email: info@winecase.net
How
does the Extend A Rack (or Clip) System work?
The Clip System is cleverly designed to create an extra row
of bottle spaces in between the 2 racks being joined together
– the system does not create a row of racking by itself
but
uses the 2 racks to create it. The Clip System can be used
vertically or horizontally – but please remember the rack
must be secured firmly to a wall using drill holes and the
appropriate rawl plugs.
Can
I store half bottles in the racks?
Standard half bottles can be stored in all our racks;
however there are some very small bottles that will not fit
–
if you have a large collection of these we do offer a made to
measure purpose built half bottle rack.
Will
Champagne bottles or Magnums fit in racks?
Standard Champagne can be stored in all our racks;
however there are some unusual shaped Champagne bottles
that will not fit – if you have a large collection of
these we
do offer a made to measure purpose built Magnum bottle
rack which has much larger bottle spaces.
If
I order a very large made to measure rack how will it be
delivered?
Very large made to measure racks have to be made in
sections otherwise they would be too large to handle.
The racks will be delivered with a joining system that
enables the racks to be clipped together making the joint
almost invisible – instructions are also provided.
These joints are always vertical, with racks standing next to
each other.
Helpful
tips on wine:
What Temperature
Should My Wine Be Stored At?
Extreme temperatures are damaging to wine; store at a
constant temperature between 40-60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Moderate humidity keeps the cork in good condition - too
much causes shrinkage, too little dries it out, both allowing
air in to the bottle.
Control lighting; keep your wine rack away from direct
sunlight and ultraviolet light, which can give wine unpleasant
aromas.
Vibrations disturb the sediments of wine, which in turn
impairs the taste (so keep your rack away from the
washing machine!) As with refrigerated food storage, avoid
cross-contamination. Odours from strong smelling and
fermenting foods such as cheese, fruit and vegetables seep
through corks and impose on flavour.
Store bottles horizontally to keep wine in contact with the
cork to keep it moist and prevent air getting into the bottle.
Look at the ullage; this is the term used to describe the gap
between the cork and the wine itself.
The proper ullage level should be at least to the upper
shoulder on the bottle to indicate a good wine.
Stock up; A full wine rack looks much more appealing than
an empty one, and means there’ll always be a bottle to
hand when friends pop by for a drink! Happy Drinking! |
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