A well-crafted personalized wine rack is more than just a gift; it will become a treasured family heirloom. Well beyond the wow factor, it will be seen as a thoughtful gesture of true affection. And, you might be surprised at how much you enjoy the process.
Now that you have decided a personalized wine rack is the best gift for your wine enthusiast, don’t be too hurried to get this purchase checked off your to-do list. There are many things to consider, so you may as well get a glass of your favorite wine and enjoy the process. Beyond having a piece customized with the name or favorite wine of the recipient, consider your objective to be creating a personalized piece of furniture that tells guests that they have come to enjoy wine at a place that understands that enjoying wine is not only the immediate consumption of a fermented beverage but perhaps also a retrospective appreciation of a process that includes agricultural sciences and optimum growing weather conditions as well as culture, art, and love for how the final product will be received.
Some essential elements to consider for your custom piece are as follows:
- Select a wood type compatible with the other pieces of furniture where the rack will be displayed. In general, hardwoods such as cherry, white oak, and mahogany are the most preferred options, as they carve with crisp detail and result in a furniture quality finished product.
- Select timeless content that will withstand the years and present an heirloom image, rather than a passing trend in someone’s life (i.e., Johnson Wines).
- Although technology allows for intricate carving options such as flourishing vines and grapes, it may be best to keep your design content relatively simple so as to be appreciated by many for years to come.
- Font selection is always important, and the options are endless. Please remember that your chosen font should be representative of the taste and personality of the recipient, as well as the intended display location. A frilly fancy gothic font displayed in your husband’s wine bar may be a bit much.
- Select a four bottle or eight bottles personalized wine rack that can be easily displayed on a sideboard or countertop, to provide easy access to another bottle as the evening continues.
Remember, your objective is to create a furniture-quality heirloom, and your investment of time creating a personalized wine rack will be appreciated for years to come.