Wine-Wall.com, an online retailer that sells wine accessories, has introduced the wine tube, a 2 foot long apparatus for storing a case of wine. We got our hands on a press sample and the following is our review.
At first glance, the tube appears to be a simple stainless steel pipe with a few holes drilled through it. During installation however, it’s obvious that some work went into designing this piece. The package comes with 2 king size screws and 2 spacers, which float the rack off the wall just enough to allow bottle clearance. Although the website sells drywall anchors, this rack should definitely be anchored directly into a stud. I mounted mine in the garage to test it first, and loaded it with empty bottles. Even though I managed to fasten it into the studs, it wobbled a bit when adding or removing a bottle. Not a huge concern, but perhaps the design would benefit from a third fastener.
When filled with all 12 bottles this modest design exudes a tasteful, modern look, showcasing wine very nicely, especially imaginative labels. Of course, you wouldn’t want to mount it near a window or in the kitchen, but on an accent wall a pair of these would add a great look to any wine lovers home. Save any wax capped or over sized bottles for the cellar as this rack favors a standard bottle. Overall, this is a very nice effort and would make a great gift.
Price: $49 for 1, or $82 for 2.
Website: www.wine-wall.com
Shipping to the U.S. and Canada
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I have to agree about the wobbly mounts on this. It is really untenable to have such a poor mount holding up a case of wine. You would have to add 20 more fasteners to get it stable. The floaty mount will be wobbly even with nothing in it.
That is precisely why I designed my own wine rack at paulallendesign. Any bottle being kept in a wine tube is cruisin’ for a bruisin’.
Paul
Paul,
I don’t know if I’d go that far, it was somewhat stable, and as long as it is secured through a stud, there shouldn’t be a problem.
Anyway, thanks for your comment, I’m sure consumers appreciate having a few choices.
Cheers.
I’m concurring with the product review. Depending upon the value of the wine, “somewhat stable” may not be reassuring. Admittedly it’s all just preferences.
Favorite budget red – Menage a tois $7.99 at Costco
Fav white – yellow tail chardonnay $5.99 at Trader Joe’s
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