Month: January 2010

Wine glasses can come in different varieties from colored ones to clear and very expensive crystal glasses. Part of the experience of drinking great wine includes the use of proper wine glasses that would suit the type of wine and occasion. Wine glasses are very fragile and some could easily get broken if handled roughly or improperly. Knowing this importance of wine glasses, a wine glass rack should be present on the bar for proper safekeeping and protection of wine glasses.

There are various types of wine glass rack systems that can accommodate a wide variety of stemmed and stemless wine glass pieces. There are different varieties and styles used for a wine glass rack that would suit the preference and lifestyle of the user.

The Types and Features of a Wine Glass Rack

* Hanging Wine Glass Rack

This type of rack is probably the most popular among all the other racks particularly if used for commercial purposes. Wine glasses can be inserted and removed with ease and all the bartender needs to do is to reach up a grab a wine glass. These are popular among bars and cocktail lounges and would be convenient for a bartender with a flock of customers waiting on him.

* Wall Mounted Racks

Some types of racks are mounted on the wall and these are popular set-ups at home and those with no space restrictions. This type can accommodate almost all kind of wine glasses available. Wall mounted racks can provide more protection for your wine glasses and could add aesthetic value to a home or a pub.

* Under the Cabinet Wine Glass Rack

Some wine drinkers prefer that their wine glasses are organized inside a cabinet with a pull-out rack and keep them hidden from view until these are used. These are popular among homes with limited spaces or those who don’t want any glasses hanging overhead. Under the cabinet racks are pre-fabricated and can be bought from home building depots and stores.

* Metal or Wooden

A wine glass rack varies from one to another in terms of the materials used. Many prefer metal rails as in the case of overhead racks while others prefer wooden shelves or racks for wall mounted fixtures. Some racks can even be a combination of the two and it all depends upon the preference of the user.

Wine glass racks are essential tools for safekeeping wine glasses. The varieties are several and can fit through the preference and lifestyle of the user.