Home Wine Cellar Installation Project in Baltimore, Maryland by Coastal and Hogan


The Concept of Home Wine Cellars

A custom wine cellar is a great addition to any home, as it not only keeps your wine collection in close proximity but also enhances the overall appearance of your living space.  Home wine cellars create a space where the serious oenophile can grow, manage, and display their wine collectibles for a prolonged period of time.

Home Wine Cellars

Home Wine Cellars

Regardless of its size, your custom wine cellar must be carefully designed and constructed, to provide the ideal climate conditions for storing and aging wines.  The right combination of wine rack styles will not only maximize the total bottle capacity of the room but also create a stunning wine display showcase.

The best wine storage environment is achieved with proper insulation and tight seal, as well as through installing the right type of climate control system.

The Actual Wine Cellar Installation Project in Baltimore Maryland

Coastal Custom Wine Cellars joined forces with Lou Hogan of Vintage Cellars to design and build a residential wine cellar that suits the client’s wine storage needs and design preferences.  This recently completed residential wine cellar installation project is located in Baltimore, Maryland, a city where wine enthusiasts have access to a wide variety of vinos.

Baltimore Home Wine Cellar Design

Baltimore Home Wine Cellar Design

In this project, Coastal and Hogan demonstrate the importance of bringing together the right components that will help create a wine storage space that provides the optimum climate conditions and maximum storage capacity and exudes uniqueness in the wine cellar design.

Achieving Proper Wine Storage Conditions

One of the most crucial parts of your wine storage space is a climate control system.  Wine cellar refrigeration systems are designed to help regulate temperature and humidity at constant levels.  The ideal wine storage environment is between 50 and 55 degrees Fahrenheit, and the humidity levels must be within 60 to 70 percent.

Wine Guardian D050

Wine Guardian D050

To achieve proper storage conditions for this particular Baltimore home wine cellar project, master wine cellar builders installed a self-contained air duct handler from Wine Guardian.  WG D050 is a fully ducted one-piece unit that has a cooling capacity of up to 3,000 cubic feet.

Wine Guardian is one of the best providers of wine cellar cooling systems that Coastal trusts in their wine cellar projects.  Quality, style, and efficiency are guaranteed with Wine Guardian cooling systems.

Adding Style by Installing Custom Wine Racks

Home Wine Cellar Installation Baltimore Maryland

Home Wine Cellar Installation Baltimore Maryland

The Baltimore Maryland wine room has a total storage capacity of 4,010 wine bottles.  Wine racks in double-deep configurations are integrated into the wine cellar design, to optimize the total bottle capacity of the room.  With a depth of 27 inches, double-deep storage racks allow you to store two bottles in one opening.

There are many varieties of custom wine rack styles that can fit your storage needs and design preferences.  For this Baltimore wine cellar installation projectmaster wine cellar builders installed a combination of single bottle storage racks that can accommodate 750 ml wine bottles and magnums; a high reveal display row that displays the client’s favorite wine labels; and a total of 36 wood case openings for wooden cases.

The addition of custom-designed wine racks can provide a unique look to your wine storage space.  For instance, the installation of a 66-inch long waterfall display in this Baltimore residential wine room not only provided an attractive wine showcase but also enhanced the beauty of the storage space.  The waterfall display rack stair steps down to a small tabletop area, with shelving below it for additional storage.

Ensuring Efficiency by Choosing the Right Wine Cellar Door 

Barolo Wine Cellar Door

Barolo Wine Cellar Door

eep in mind that your wine enclave must have an excellent seal to keep the cool air inside the storage space.  This is where wine cellar doors come in.

An efficient wine room entry door must have the following features:  exterior grade quality, weather stripping on all sides, and an automatic door bottom.

A wine cellar door must not only be functional, but also stylish.  For the Baltimore wine cellar installation projectmaster wine cellar builders installed a Barolo-style dual pane glass door.

The dual pane feature prevents condensation from setting in and provides better insulation.

The Soaring Wine Industry in Maryland and the Need for Custom Wine Cellars

The wine industry in Maryland has grown rapidly since Boordy Vineyards, the very first winery in the state, was established in 1945.  Maryland has four viticultural areas:  Piedmont Plateau, Eastern Shore, Southern Plain, and Western Mountain.  Their winemaking business has continued to flourish throughout the years.  The state currently has over a dozen wineries that produce some of the finest wine varieties.

Winemaking in Maryland contributes around $50 million a year to the state’s income.  They are also host to the annual Maryland Wine Festival, where more than 200 wine varieties are sampled.  Held every third weekend of September, the wine festival showcases the best and finest Maryland wines.

The Growing Wine Industry in Maryland

The Growing Wine Industry in Maryland

The soaring prominence of wines has led to an interest in collecting fine wines.  The serious wine collector knows the importance of providing the best storage environment for their wine collectibles.  For wine cellars that are custom-designed to fit your storage needs and reflect your personal taste, Coastal Custom Wine Cellars provides the design, installation, and construction of custom wine rooms.

The Wine Cellar Design Baltimore Maryland Team

Jerry Wilson and Lou hogan

Jerry Wilson and Lou Hogan

The completed Baltimore Maryland wine cellar design and installation project is a joint effort between Jerry Wilson of Coastal Custom Wine Cellars and Lou Hogan of Vintage Cellars of Maryland.

The Coastal team has completed numerous commercial and home wine cellar projects, not only in Maryland, but all throughout the country.

Contact Coastal Custom Wine Cellars for Your Wine Cellar Needs

Coastal Custom Wine Cellars

Coastal Custom Wine Cellars

Coastal Custom Wine Cellars is a California-based designer and builder of custom wine cellars

As a full-service company, Coastal not only provides wine cellar design and construction services, but also offers custom wine racking systems, wine cellar flooring, wine cellar doors, and climate control systems.

They have over ten years of experience in designing and creating stunning wine storage and display rooms, from small room conversions to complete build-outs.

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