Where are Westside Wine Cellars made?

In California

What are Westside wine cellars made of?

Handmade in wood. We usually use white oak exteriors, but the "E" line and WC series use Luan Mahogany and the Sonoma series Cherry wood exterior.

What kind of wine racks does Westside Winecellars use?

Generally the white oak cabinets have redwood and powder coated metal racks, the E and WC series wood and aluminum, and the Sonoma all redwood.

What is the insulation factor?

The "R" factor is approx. 11.6 because the  walls are 13/4 inches thick, filled with rigid insulation by Celotex and a vapor barrier on each side to keep the cold air in and the hot air out.

What kind of cooling system is used?

Top of the Line WINE MATE, a combination cooling-humidifying unit that is UL approved in most units.

What is the BTU on standard models?

1500 BTU for inside the home, or a controlled environment. The upgraded 2500 for warmer climates and warmer situations. Unit must be vented properly.

What is the interior cubic footage of the cabinets?

700 = 75 cubic feet 440 = 45 cubic feet 250 = 28 cubic feet

What is the electrical requirement?

115 volt/60 cycles, three amps on the 1500 BTU - 5 amps on the 2500 BTU - 9 amps on the larger 3500 and 4500.

Which is the ideal temperature for aging wines gracefully?

55oF to 58oF. Wines will age faster at higher temperature.

What should be the distance between the cabinet and the back wall?

Four to five inches, so the warm air can escape and the fresh air be taken in. Air circulation is imperative for proper function of the cooling system. For front exhaust it can be placed to the wall, Top exhaust, need top and side clearance.

Can they be installed in a closet?

Provided the Contractor is able to vent the unit properly.

What if the floor is not level?

All  have either four or six levelers built in. The legs can be adjusted to a range up to two inches.

What kind of wine racks are used for wine room quotes?

Usually Redwood, but we can make any wine rack configuration. Redwood and Metal, Wood and Aluminum, Variations in wood like Pine (less expensive) and Alder or Birch (more expensive).

What kind of racks are used on the "E" Line?

Each bottle rests on a wood and aluminum racking.

What size of bottles will fit?

3 3/8 hold the smaller older bottles. 3 3/4 holds the new vineyard wines.

Can you make customized racking?

Yes we can. For example, 50 percent regular for 750ML; 20 percent 33/4 inch cubicles for some Champagne and French burgundies; 10 percent 4" cubicles for Dom Perignon etc.; and 10% for Magnums.

Can the wine cellar be dismantled and reassembled inside?

It is sometimes done when turns are too sharp, when the unit does not fit, or a diagonal does not clear the ceiling. We supply a dismantling kit and instructions. It takes approximately 60 to 90 minutes to disassemble and reassemble inside.

Do you use magnetic doors?

Yes, to make the tight sealing necessary for the functions of the wine cellar we apply magnets to all stainless strips.

Can I control the temperature?

Yes you can. In the manual shows how to adjust the controller.If the temperature is too low, turn the temperature up or down a few degrees and wait a couple of days for the unit to reach the ideal temperature. What is ideal for you may not be so for someone else.

Are they space saving units?

Yes, They are double deep. Model 700 holds 350-500 depending on the racking chosen. Model 700 takes only 12 square feet of space.

Do you have restaurant models?

Our wine cellars can be used by restaurants, hotels, country clubs, etc.

What temperature do you recommended for white and red wines?

For both red and white, we recommend 55oF. Place the reds on top, the whites on the bottom. The cold air is heavier and sinks.

Can you hand customize a wine cellar?

We do it constantly. Any size, any style, any shape, any wood, any color. Just give us the dimensions and specifications, we do the rest.

Do you have different designs?

Yes we have dozens of styles of glass doors; thermal, double pane, vacuum sealed and tempered glass; over 50 kinds of beveled doors and windows of great beauty; and one hundred kinds of carved doors and laminates.

Can I pick up my wine cellar?

Yes you can. .

How do you ship the wine cellars?

In Southern California from Santa Barbara to San Diego and Bakersfield to Palm Springs, we use a local delivery service. Cabinets we use white glove delivery service. They deliver and place the unit inside the home for you.

Do you have many options?

We have an extensive number of options. See the price list.

Do you ship anywhere in the world?

Yes we do.

Can you finish the cabinets to customer specifications?

Yes, we do very often. Have the customer give us a sample and we will try to match it.

Do you also make walk in wine cabinets?

Yes, we do, in any size from 1000 bottles to 20,000 bottles or more. Our modular panels are fully insulated. It will take two men a full day to assemble one, including floor, walls, ceiling, cooling system, door, lighting wine racks, and case racks.

Do you have different voltage systems?

YES we do. We do have the standard 115 volt 60Hz for the U.S., Canada and many countries. We also have the 220 volt 50 Hz for Europe and many other countries.

What size cubicles do you make?

33/8 for 750ML - 33/4 for French Burgundies- 4" cubicles for Dom Perignon etc. 41/2 inch cubicles for Magnums.The 750ML will fit into the 4", they will not fit and go through on the 41/2 inch cubicles. For splits we recommend using 33/8 cubicle. Three splits will fit 3 units per cubicle on a 22" deep rack.