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Wine enthusiasts are finding various ways to dedicate space
at home to wine,
not only maintaining proper conditions, but complementing the home’s design as well.
Abottle of wine is like a piece of ne art — and it needs to be preserved and taken care of just as carefully. To ensure
that each bottle of wine, whether it’s a smooth red or crisp white, is kept properly, wine lovers are turning to companies around the globe who specialize in designing and installing eye-catching custom wine cellars in their homes.
Vigilant, Inc., in Dover, New Hampshire, prides itself on blending the “ nest materials with quality craftsmanship to produce lasting products for the enjoyment of our customers,” according to the company’s website. Lisa Pinault, director of sales and marketing, adds, “Quality is critical, given the bottles they will be storing and protecting are an expensive investment.” Named after the Baltimore Clipper Schooner Vigilant, the company creates designs primarily with pine and mahogany, and range from traditional to contemporary style.
“We use the mahogany because of its ability to stand up over time in the cool, moist wine cellar environment. It is also a strong wood that
Vigilant, Inc. wine cellar designs
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By Jessica Ganga
PHOTOS COURTESY OF VIGILANT, INC.