Best Wine Racks & Wine Shelves

The Seven Best Wine Racks Reviewed

Now, we can’t prove any science behind this statement—but wine tastes so much better when it comes from the right shelf or rack.

Wine racks aren’t just functional devices meant to be stashed away in a basement or storage space. Nor should they be left untouched until it’s time to pull out the next bottle.

Instead, wine drinkers should proudly display these sophisticated, design-forward pieces of furniture as proudly as they do their rarest vintage.

In fairness, it’s tricky to know where to start when it comes to the quality, price, and aesthetic appeal of any given wine rack. Luckily, we’re here to provide a list of the seven best wine racks and shelves on the market. Each should appeal to different kinds of wine drinkers with an array of budgetary preferences.

Let’s get started:

1. The Pampered Grape Iron Wall Mount Wine Rack

Pros:

The heavy-duty metal comprising the Pamper Grape Iron Wall Mount Wine Rack makes it seem like it’d make for installation headaches.

However, mounting this wine rack (which holds up to nine bottles of standard bottles) on a wall is about as stress-free as sipping on an elegant pinot noir. Plus, the Pamper Grape is both highly economical with space and comes assembled right out of the box – explicitly designed to put every single bottle on display. So, when guests want to gaze at the label of your latest vintage, there’s no need to pull the bottle from the rack.

The finely nuanced powder coat finish is an excellent addition to the already eye-catching contemporary design of the Pamper Grape.

If you’re working with relatively limited floor space but wish to display your wines proudly, the Pampered Grape wine rack is your best bet.

 Cons:

Some consumer reviews cite difficulties with fitting the bottles onto the rack, leading to unfortunate spills.

2. J.K. Adams Ash Wood Wine Rack

Pros:

If you live in a smaller space but have a sizeable collection, the J.K. Adams Ash Wood Wine Rack holds 40 bottles of wine in the sleekest manner possible.

You can adjust the design of this rack to fit into any number of spaces. The J.K. Adams Ash Wood model shifts shapes (e.g., diamond, square) so it fits within the most awkward nooks and crannies in any home. With a natural finish complementing a handcrafted hardwood exterior, this gorgeously designed wine rack bolsters the aesthetic of any home.

Cons:

After adjusting the shape of this J.K. Adams rack, the bottle capacity may decrease, and the price may not fit a tighter budget.

 3. Kamenstein Butterfly Wine Rack

Pros:

Do you prefer more abstract art-forward décor?

Provided you’ve answered ‘yes’ to the above question, the Kamenstein Butterfly 8 bottle wine rack might appease your taste.

One of the more eye-catching features of the Kamenstein Butterfly is the top slot – as it’s designed to hold a showpiece bottle of Champagne.  

Provided you’re passionate about your wine cellar, the fact that the Kamenstein Butterfly stores your wine horizontally should tickle your fancy. This storage method ensures moist corks.

The dimensions of the rack help it fit comfortably on countertops or be displayed as a centerpiece on the dining room table.

Assembly of the Kamenstein Butterfly is straightforward, with it coming in four pieces.

Cons:

One reviewer claimed the need to use sandpaper to remove splinters since the wood was unfinished upon delivery. Another review explained that there were four empty dowel holes on each corner post after assembly.

4. Oceanstar Stackable Bamboo Wine Rack

Pros:

The Oceanstar 18-Bottle Stackable Bamboo Wine Rack blends harmoniously into homes with a few small spaces that are tricky to occupy with furniture.

There’s more than one way you can stack wine in this rack (stackable, placed side by side, or placed separately). Furthermore, each rack comes with two wave bars and two blocks (totaling four-wave bars and four blocks).

Plus, the wavy design is ideal for modern and trendy room designs, and the bamboo provides a stylish elegance.

Then, there’s the convenience factor; the Oceanstar doesn’t require any assembly.

Cons:

A complaint about the Oceanstar 18-bottle rack focuses on how it doesn’t fit together correctly. The same dissatisfied customer said that only one of the twelve spacing rails had enough friction to prevent the rack from crumbling at the slightest touch.

5. Mango Steam Wine Rack

Pros:

Beautiful bottles of wine, cozy candlelit rooms, and romance mingle together seamlessly with the Mango Steam 32 Bottle Wine Rack.

With its glass tabletop, diamond-shaped slots, steel construction, and a finish coated in black powder, the Mango Steam rack is a gorgeous showpiece for any dining room/bar area. Though, the rack fits nicely on any countertop for optimal corking convenience.

Sturdiness is one of the more sterling features of this Mango Steam product. Plus, assembly is a breeze.

The rack is sold with floor levelers that add stability, thus aiding in the wine storage process.

Cons:

Although the foundation of the Mango Steam rack is quite robust, there’ve been complaints about the flimsiness of the glass tabletop. It should be noted, however, that 75% of the 220-plus consumer reviews on Amazon are 5-stars and don’t mention anything negative about the glass tabletop.

6. Winsome Wood Wine Cabinet (With Glass Door)

Pros:

Unlike the other items on our list, this entry is a full-on cabinet that stores up to sixteen bottles and twelve long-stem glasses on top of the rest of your wine accessories. And much like most of the other items on this list, assembly of this cabinet isn’t a headache.

The Winsome Wood Wine Cabinet’s solid/composite wood construction (with an espresso color finish) combines reliability and sturdiness with high-end design. Since such elegant craftsmanship enhances any home’s décor, you’d expect this masterpiece to be more expensive.

Lastly, the glass doors on the Winsome Wood cabinet protect bottles from collecting dust.

Cons:

This cabinet doesn’t represent the most economical option, though it’s still quite reasonable for what you’d be getting in return.

7. Sorbus Wall Mount Wine/Towel Rack

Pros:

Here’s our first double-purpose wine rack on our list: the Sorbus Wall Mount Wine Rack also works for towels. Yes, it only stores 6 bottles (or towels), but the price is low enough that it’s perfectly reasonable to buy several without putting a dent in your budget. It’s advisable to add several racks vertically for superior design and an increase in space.

One advantage of the Sorbus rack is how it stores wine vertically. This feature maintains the cork’s moistness, which, in turn, increases the shelf-life of your bottle.

Plus, the sophisticated design makes for a welcome addition to any home’s décor.

Cons:

A primary criticism of the Sorbus wall rack centers around non-matching fasteners (colored chrome/silver) that stand out for the wrong reasons.

Find the Wine Rack/Shelf that Suits Your Needs

Ideally, our diverse list of wine racks and shelves has helped you narrow down your search for the ultimate piece of furniture. Alternatively, if you weren’t sure you needed a rack or shelf, we hope this list convinced you how much class and style they can add to your home.

So, good luck on your hunt for the ideal wine rack or shelf!