Main Courses
Beef: Zinfandel, Beaujolais, Cotes du Rhone, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Medoc
Cheeses: Merlot, Cabernet, Chardonnay, Grenache rose
Chicken: Riesling, Merlot, Chianti, Chardonnay
Corned Beef: Beaujolais, Dolcetto, Alsatian Pinot Gris
Duck/Goose: Pinot Noir, Rhone, Cabernet Sauvignon
Fish: Sauvignon Blanc, Soave, Loire whites, Pinot Noir
Ham: Beaujolais, Zinfandel, Riesling, Chenin blanc, Gewurztraminer
Lamb: Spanish Rioja, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, fine Italian reds, St-Emilion
Pork: Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Chianti, Merlot
Scallops: French Hermitage blanc, Grand Cru Chablis, German Kabinett, Pacific Northwest Austrian grunervertliners, Spanish RiasBaixas, Portuguese whiteVinho Verde, Graves and Burgundies, New World Chardonnays, German Ausleses and Spatleses
Shellfish: Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Vouvray, Riesling, Chardonnay, Champagne, white Graves
Turkey: Beaujolais, Riesling, Vouvray, Alsatian Gewurztraminer, Champagne, white Graves
Veal: Gavi, Vernaccia, Chardonnay, Chianti, white Bordeaux, white Burgundy
Vegetarian: Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Chianti
Special Meals and side Dishes
Artichokes: Vernaccia, Greco di Tufo, Sancerre or Pouilly-Fume, Loire whites
Asparagus: New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Soave, Pinot Grigio
Barbecue: Zinfandel, Australian Shiraz
Chinese: Gewurztraminer, Cabernet, Merlot, Chardonnay
Chocolate: French red Banyuls, Champagne
Desserts: Port, New-world late-harvest Rieslings, Banyuls, South brook or Bonny Doon Framboise
Hot Stuff: Bier, Riesling, Sparkling wines
Mushrooms: Red Burgundy and other Pinot Noirs, Barolo, northern Italian reds, Cabernet
Pasta: Chianti, Pinot Grigio, Gave, Chardonnay
Pizza: Dry red Italian, Cold beer, Chianti, Valpolicella
- Do you have vents, ducts, pipes, or electrical outlets?
- What construction needs to be completed before a wine rack could be installed?
Wine and Storage Considerations:
How many bottles do you need to store?
- What size are your bottles? (1/2 size, magnums, cases)
- What is your expected capacity?
- Cubes, bins, cases, or individually.
- A countertop for show and pouring.
- Do you want a cooling unit?
50-60 deg F, 70-80% humidity
- Standard height (72") or custom height? (to the ceiling, etc)
- Do you want a wine cellar door?
- Consider the materials that we offer:
Wood species (seal, stain)
Pine, sturdy and made to be easily sealed and stained to your liking.
Redwood, a favorite due to its natural resistance to moisture.
Oak
Steel and stone can be incorporated as well.
Note: we will work with you to accommodate your design and materials.
- Accessories:
Lighting
Base board and molding finish
Artwork
Utensils
Seating
- What can you afford?
Your Custom Cellars recommends you consider your budget and then choose from the variety of products we have to offer you.