Wine Rack

[Sammyk]

Rocky I pulled the actual invoice and I am partially wrong.
It was for 2 units $161.76 ($80.88 each) plus shipping for 2 units was $50.20 plus $14.83 for sales tax. Total cost $226.79

Still a good deal. We have 5 and are going to be purchasing 2 more once we get the rest of the carboys racked to bottles.

We would not want wheels either....

 

[Rocky]

The problem I have with wheels is that I use re-cycled bottles and I have a number of the type that is narrower at the bottom than it is at the shoulder. I am weeding them out of my supply as I go (since I now have an abundance of bottles) but they are very unstable when on a rack because the bottles tilt slightly. I have had one accident where I lost two bottles (cried myself to sleep that night) when I bumped the rack and they slid off of it.

 

[geek]

I thought the wheels have locks. It is convenient just to move the rack...

 

[derunner]

The problem I have with wheels is that I use re-cycled bottles and I have a number of the type that is narrower at the bottom than it is at the shoulder. I am weeding them out of my supply as I go (since I now have an abundance of bottles) but they are very unstable when on a rack because the bottles tilt slightly. I have had one accident where I lost two bottles (cried myself to sleep that night) when I bumped the rack and they slid off of it.

I have similar issue with Burgundy bottles and others that flair in or out. I put a layer of paper towels between each row of bottles on the rack and that seems to prevent slippage.

 

[Rocky]

Derunner, I know what you mean about Burgundy bottles. I think the problem is that due to their shape, they only contact the back two loops of the rack and the neck is free to move. I try to avoid them too and use clear Bordeaux bottles for white wine. Also, since my fatalities, I am using a layer of small bubble wrap between layers. That really increases the friction and I have not had further problems. Keeps the bottles cleaner too.

 

[derunner]

Bubble wrap sound even better. I need to start collecting more of it

 

[Rocky]

I get my bubble wrap at Sam's Club. Here is what I use: http://www.samsclub.com/sams/scotch-bubble-cushion-wrap-240-sq-ft-roll/121568.ip?navAction

 

[Tess]

But you do have to have a Sam Club membrship right??

 

[Rocky]

Tess, I guess one does have to have a membership. I do because we do a lot of our shopping at both Sam's and Costco so we belong to both clubs.

 

[Crown_King_Robb]

It was cheaper for me to order from Seville classics directly. You can even get extra,shelves in the order.

https://www.sevilleclassics.com/wine_rack_zinc_SHE16473Z

 

[Tess]

Tess, I guess one does have to have a membership. I do because we do a lot of our shopping at both Sam's and Costco so we belong to both clubs.

Yeah you do...lol. I worked for that company for years!! In the end its what your happy with!!

 

[geek]

the price from the manufacturer is the same as from Sams Club, but their shipping is higher in my case. So at the end Sam's Club is cheaper.

 

[Sevenmules]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/301208246003
The seville $99 free ship

 

[Boatboy24]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/301208246003
The seville $99 free ship

That's a good deal, and a nice, though utilitarian rack. I have one and may get another.

 

[Sevenmules]

I like the seville for metal bulk storage, but I want to build one.
I like some of the wood designs I have found here.

If buying the seville, I would buy extra shelves. Seville has them listed for $9.99 ea and place them closer together. Maybe not stack bottles

 

[geek]

shelf is nice but afraid of bottles sliding off to the side....

 

[Boatboy24]

shelf is nice but afraid of bottles sliding off to the side....

Shouldn't be an issue if you are stacking less than 3 high. Additionally, they are hard to see, but there are stabilizing "wires" on the sides that would make it very, very dificult for a bottle to slide out. I've had mine a year or so now and have never had a concern. It's very stable and solid.