“Wine is the most civilized thing in the world” W
hen you couple Hemingway’s philosophy with a custom, state-of-the-art, walk-in wine cellar, you’re sure to catch the attention of an aficionado – and then some. It starts with your wine collection. Add an intricately-designed cellar that’s custom built for your home and specifically designed to age every bottle in a perfect microclimate. KoolSpace Wine Cellars has found that perfect pairing. Imagine a racking system to maximum your space, so it’s designed to hold every size and shape of bottle. It has the precise amount of airflow with optimal humidity and temperature control. And it’s all concealed behind an impressive double-glazed floor-to-ceiling glass wall. Now, imagine walking inside. You peruse the collection and after careful consideration, you select a vintage year – all in your home. Established in 1999, Arnel Marchand started KoolSpace Wine Cellars because, quite simply, people love their wine. Since 2000, the business has grown exponentially. Although he may not be a sommelier, he is passionate about wine and aging it – perfectly. Trendy and stylish, it’s not uncommon to find wine cellars in many homes – much like the trend in home theatres, gyms and the luxury items that are standard today. But there’s a science behind the design and construction of a proper wine cellar. “Countless homes are furnished with lavish wine cellars, which aren’t built properly. The door enclosure’s are constructed with glass causing a sleek look, but does not seal the cellar which is significantly important,” explains Marchand, director. “A single pain of glass provides zero R-Value, it’s not energy efficient and the pivot door doesn’t seal. You need experience to build a proper wine cellar and you need a consistent climate: everything should be within a degree throughout the room,” he
– Ernest Hemingway
adds. “Airflow, consistently high humidity, proper light spectrums and protection from vibration are other important factors that must be considered.” Marchand likens a wine cellar design and construction to that of a home theatre. “You wouldn’t hire an electrician to build and install your home theatre – they don’t understand the nuances of sound, so why would you ask a mill work company to design and build a wine cellar? They do not understand the principles of wine storage.” From free-standing cellars to custom and modular racking systems with climate control management, maps and accessories, KoolSpace works with you to create the best possible environment for your investment. “We have a great selection of modular racking systems that are designed to fit any budget,” says Marchand. “A typical wine rack is available in a standard size and often they aren’t large enough to fit any size of bottle, so if you have a collection that is heavy on Bordeaux then we can tighten up the rack size to maximize the space and give you more room to grow your collection.” If you prefer the look of wood, Koolspace wine cellars uses wine friendly finishes, which have little or no VOC. “Wine is really sensitive to chemicals like ammonia that permeate the glass,” adds Marchand. “The investment in the wine far exceeds the investment in the cellar. You have to think about the wine. Otherwise, what’s the purpose of having a collection?” he adds. Call, click or visit KoolSpace Wine Cellars: 3447 12th Street NE • Calgary, AB www.koolspace.ca 403.283.7575