Console Table With Wine Rack

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Updated 19/03/2021

Want a wine rack, but also a useful table? Then a console table with wine rack is the answer. These are clever, come in many styles from distressed wood for that rustic feel, to a nice cherry wood with iron bars to hold the wine. And some of the console tables come with drawers for added usefulness. Perhaps a great place to put your corkscrew.

Buying Guide

Where is the best spot for a console table with wine rack?

A console table with wine rack can be placed against a wall in your living room, dining room, or study and even in a basement or recreation room.

The key to choosing the right location is to keep wine out of direct sunlight as UV light can cause oxidation, damaging the aromas and flavors. Also, choose a location far away from high vibration sources, such as speakers, because it may disturb the sediments in the bottle and interfere with the aging process.

Place your console table with wine rack in an area where humidity is 60-68% if possible. With lower humidity, corks may dry out, causing vulnerability to oxygen damage. Humidity that is too high may lead to peeling labels and mold development.

Lay each bottle horizontally to keep corks moist.

What are the best types of wine racks?

The best type of console table with wine rack for you will have the features you need, be the right size for your home, and have enough storage to display the number of bottles you need.

In a smaller console table, you’re likely looking at enough room for perhaps 3-5 bottles.

Wine racks are typically made out of either a sturdy wood or a coated metal. We recommend a metal product, because this will be less vulnerable to humidity or cool environments.

What position should I store my wine bottles?

Storing your wine bottles in an upright position makes it easier to read the labels; however, there is a risk of the cork drying out and air getting into your wine and spoiling the taste. Therefore it is recommended that wine bottles be stored at a slight upward angle in your console table with wine rack to allow the cork to stay wet.

But storing wine bottles horizontally is best. This is so that the wine is always in contact with the cork, and therefore, there will be no shrinking of the cork or air getting into the wine, causing premature oxidation. So keeping your wine bottles upside down is definitely better than the right side up if you'd like to enjoy the best quality of the wine.

While there may be a risk of leaking bottles, if you're not experiencing leaks, continue to keep your wine bottles upside down at all times.