These 4 Best Wine Racks Won the Tests — and a Designer’s Heart
Best Overall
1. Catania
Best Features: - LED lights - tempered glass doors/p>
Size: 62.99"W x 17.72"D x 34.02"H
Why an Expert Is Obsessed: "If you want a more beautiful display, this is it. The minimalist structure, plus tempered glass, and a lighted shelf to showcase particularly classic or aged bottles completes the look." - Adrian Palacios, LS Designer
Featured Review: "Awesome piece! The double sided shelf is a nice touch where you can choose between a wine rack or just flat surface. Seems pretty sturdy!"- Johanan
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2. Estate Brown
Best Features: - wooden wine rack for wine cellar - wine grid and stemware holder - led lighting
Size: 51"W x 20"D x 82.5"H
Why an Expert Is Obsessed: "The brown finish makes it a classic, and it gives you a good number of bottles while also giving you more room for other things to display. And the tall structure gives a really solid, elegant appeal. " - Adrian Palacios, LS Designer
Featured Review: "Added this piece to our Nate and Jeremiah Dining Room Estate Collection. Fell in love with it the moment I saw it. The lighting comes in three modes and discreetly place on the inside of the cabinet operated by a touch sensor. The color is beautiful!"- BBrinkerhoff
Shop Estate Brown >Best with Adjustable Shelves
3. Loni
Best Features: - wine display cabinet for champagne, burgundy, pinot - adjustable shelves
Size: 40"W x 18"D x 72"H
Why an Expert Is Obsessed: "The rubberwood with a sienna wood finish gives this storage solution a natural lustre and classic aesthetic that serves as a rockin' base for displaying a collection." - Adrian Palacios, LS Designer
Shop Rustic Brown Wood + Metal >Best for Small Spaces
4. Draper
Best Features: - table top metal wine rack for wine collection - wine bottle holder can complement modern wine rooms
Size: 26"W x 7"D x 10"H
Why an Expert Is Obsessed: "This can sit on any counter, thanks to its slim width. The bottles themselves are easily accessible and don't hide — you always know what you have on hand. And, you can keep expanding the look by adding two or three together to form one long storage unit." - Adrian Palacios, LS Designer
Featured Review: "I LOVE this wine rack! I love the rustic/industrial look of it. I love the slight variations in the material."- happylife
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Felipe Driftwood Wood 2 Door 54" Sideboard Buffet With Wine Rack with Storage | Shelves
Condor Brown Wood Veneer 2 Door 2 Drawer Bar Cabinet With Stemware And Wine Rack | Entryway
Catania Natural Modern Oak 63" Fluted Glass Arched 3 Door Sideboard Buffet | Storage | Shelves | Wine Rack
Draper Walnut Wood Veneer Mid-Century Modern Refrigerator Door Bar Wine Cabinet With Wine Rack | Entryway
Citra Brown Mango Wood 2 Door Wine Bar Cabinet With Wine Storage Pull Out Tray + LED Lighting
Amery White + Brown Two Tone Wood 69" Sideboard Buffet With Hutch | Doors | Drawers | Storage | Shelves | Wine Rack
Georgiana Natural Finish Ash Wood Tall 2 Door 65" Wine Cabinet | Entryway | Wine Storage | Stem Rack
Where is the best place to put a wine rack?
- Near the kitchen or dining area: If you're considering a wine fridge, placing it near these spaces makes sense so that wine can be easily accessed when you're hosting guests or preparing meals.
- Under-counter or built-in: For a more seamless, integrated look, you might consider installing a stackable wine rack under a kitchen counter or in a cabinet.
- Near the dining table or wine service area: Consider combining your wine rack here with a glass holder to store your wine glasses.
What is the best height for a wine rack?
- For easy access: Typically, placing your wine rack between 32–36 inches from the floor is comfortable for easy access.
- Counter-height: If you're incorporating a stackable wine rack or a modular wine rack into your kitchen or bar area, consider placing the rack at counter height, around 36 inches from the floor.
- Storage and display: If you’re more focused on storing wine and don't need frequent access, placing the rack lower (around 24 inches) or higher (around 48 inches) can be a good option, depending on the available space.
