Wine racks are an important piece of furniture for an avid collector of wine and can serve more than just a decorative purpose. They aid in the correct storage of wine thereby helping preserve its quality. There are a variety of wine racks available ranging from metal to wooden wine racks. These racks are also available from purely functional to elegant and in a wide price range.

A relatively cheaper wine rack consists of cube boxes that have diagonal shelves so your bottles form a triangle when stacked. Another inexpensive option is a stackable wood wine rack that has scalloped bars to hold a large number of wine bottles. These are especially useful for small spaces and practical as additional levels can be added when required. More expensive choices include intricately designed wrought iron wine racks and wine trees that present your wine collection in an attractive fashion. Some of these may include a wood or tiled top for serving wine and cheese, and stem glass holders. Some wine racks also come with rolling castors so that you can move them around while serving. It's important to consider lockable castors to prevent a rollaway cart, especially if the wine rack is functioning as a serving cart. If you have a stationary bar or wine rack and serving area, a hanging stemware rack can add a nice touch and keep your glasses dust free. These racks can be hung from the ceiling or a wall and have slide-through slats that hold the bottom of the glass upside down.

Wine storage is as an integral part of wine making itself. Unless stored properly, wines can worsen in quality and taste, thus rendering the entire process of winemaking futile. Choosing the correct wine rack can help you avoid such a situation.