Designer Wine Rack Kit - Open Diamond Cube (Redwood Natural)

If you are looking for cost effective, bulk wine storage in a location that doesn't have to make a decorating statement, then this is a good alternative. Assembling it correctly is a challenge - the instructions are poor, and the soft wood & nails require basic carpentry skills to do it without splintering components. The bottom line is if you want a down and dirty solution that is inexpensive, this fits the bill - but after buying this, the adage, "you get what you pay for" seems to hold true - There is a reason other racks costs much more.

Having problems with bulk wine bottle storage? Wine Enthusiast's Designer Wine Rack Kit – Open Diamond Cube is the answer you've been searching for. For a little over $200, this wine rack is a great buy because it can kill two birds with one stone. How so? First off, while it is similar to solid diamond bins, this option is more economical since it utilizes an open construction concept of 1x2's slats which does not include face trim. The result is a more affordable wine racking option that enables us to save on cost without compromising the integrity of the rack. Each of the 4 section of one cube can hold approximately 10 bottles, and since it's only 1 column wide x 3 cubes high, it doesn't take up much space. Second, this wine rack is no slouch when it comes to style, either. Made from the best quality Redwood, it can easily be dressed up with the broad range of stain options and custom finishes available here at Wine Enthusiast. Plus, the racks come with finishing nails making for easy assembly. On a side note, if you're a complete novice at the wine cellar game, we recommend using a brad nailer for faster assembly AND getting someone who has enough experience to help you out.

Having problems with bulk wine bottle storage? Wine Enthusiast's Designer Wine Rack Kit – Open Diamond Cube is the answer you've been searching for. For a little over $200, this wine rack is a great buy because it can kill two birds with one stone. How so? First off, while it is similar to solid diamond bins, this option is more economical since it utilizes an open construction concept of 1x2's slats which does not include face trim. The result is a more affordable wine racking option that enables us to save on cost without compromising the integrity of the rack. Each of the 4 section of one cube can hold approximately 10 bottles, and since it's only 1 column wide x 3 cubes high, it doesn't take up much space. Second, this wine rack is no slouch when it comes to style, either. Made from the best quality Redwood, it can easily be dressed up with the broad range of stain options and custom finishes available here at Wine Enthusiast. Plus, the racks come with finishing nails making for easy assembly. On a side note, if you're a complete novice at the wine cellar game, we recommend using a brad nailer for faster assembly AND getting someone who has enough experience to help you out.

The racks come with finishing nails and there are two problems. One is that the directions do not tell you to predrill holes or every one of the nails will bend. Also, as you hammer some of the nails in, they will not penetrate the second piece of wood that you are attaching to because there is no support from below. You will need to work out a system using other materials to give enough support to the bottom sides as you nail or you will become as frustrated as I did trying to assemble this. Finally, do not expect that these will stand on their own without attaching them with a wall bracket (included). It is rather unattractive but necessary. I plan to look around for a more attractive option. On the good side, they are attractive (I ordered the mahogony) and do have a large capacity. Once you get past the issues that I discribed above, then the assembly is not too difficult. It seems that the manufacturer should explain the pre-drilling issue and also provide a piece of wood at the right width which could alieviate the problem of the bottom support as you nail, but alas they do not.