Captain Anderson’s is an award winning restaurant that’s been a staple on Florida’s Gulf Coast since 1967. Growing year after year, it now brings in over a quarter million customers every season. It is no wonder that with that level of business they were in need of a wine storage solution that could hold upwards of 2,000 bottles. The restaurant reached out to Vigilant Inc. to help create them the perfect wine cellar.
Wine storage requires space. Some are lucky enough to have plenty in their homes, but if you live in a small apartment or condominium, you may have limited options. But you’re not out of luck; there are some unsuspecting places that can be transformed into an impressive wine room. It’s not necessary to have a …
The Tasting Library, a new wine tasting/retail store recently opened in Sheridan, Wyoming. Their unique concept offers customers the chance to “try before you buy;” allowing them to sample an array of fine wine and spirits before actually making a purchase. Danyelle Heide, general manager of Star Liquor, parent company to the new Tasting Library, …
When Caesar’s Entertainment and the team at Whiting Turner Construction needed a large glass and steel wine display to frame the entrance to the Binion’s Steak House in the new Baltimore Horseshoe Casino, they turned to Vigilant to make it happen. The new $440 million, 122,000 square foot casino and entertainment complex is adjacent to …
Did you know that wine lovers are alive and well in Kazakhstan? Our client sent us these great pictures of his beautiful wine store/bistro in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Proprietor, Alexander Lee, came to us with his vision for the store and a very short timeline for making his next shipment over to Kazakhstan. He wanted a …
An elegant restaurant experience is created through a combination of dining room atmosphere, food presentation, interesting flavors, and wine. For clubs and restaurants with large wine collections, this means keeping wine bottles at perfect temperatures for serving and for long term storage. An increasingly popular appliance for the industry is the refrigerated wine cabinet. If …
While not essential, adding a few pieces of furniture when you draw up your wine cellar design can add a cozy touch to the room and give you a convenient place to sit and sip your wine. A table and a few chairs is usually sufficient. Vigilant offers a complete line of wine cellar tables …
Why is controlling wine storage temperature important? Maintaining a constant, cool temperature is the best way to preserve your wine collection. Avoid temperatures over 70 degrees Fahrenheit, as that will age wine too rapidly. Also stay away from drastic changes in temperature. The rapid change from heat to air conditioning will force a wine cork …
What kind of lighting should I use in my wine cellar? Lighting is an essential component to any home wine cellar design. After all, you want to be able to view your wine inventory easily. You certainly don’t want a prized bottle languishing in the corner of your cellar past its prime. You’ll also want …
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