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?
Can I add more racks on to
my existing rack?
If you have a wood & metal rack you can as long as the rack you have already
is an RTA rack. You can use our unique patented 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 approximately 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. Telephone;
01328 82 92 92
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. Telephone; 01328 82 92 92
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!
© The RTA Wine Rack Company 2004