Wine Rack Store Blog

Congratulations to the Class of 2009! As you venture out to explore the grapevines of your life, remember to take time to taste the grapes. A great bottle of wine perfectly represents the qualities of life. It begins with the entire universe, and all of the energy from which each life gives and receives. From a small seed, vines reach out to revel in the sunlight and find their path to fruition. Some vines may be broken, or bitten by frost, but for every tendril that shrinks, another will venture out to try again. With care, toiling, and some lazy days in the sun, the vines will blossom into grapes. The grapes are life’s sweet moments, bursting with flavor and promise. Yet, no matter how beautiful, plentiful, and sweet, the fruit must still be crushed in order to transform into the next life phase. More trials and tribulations await the young grapes on their journey to becoming wine, but age will soothe the bitterness and concentrate the joyfulness. Time always prevails, and when it is right, we can sit back, pop the cork, and savor the flavor of our lives.

Now, if I only had a bottle of wine for every happy graduate this year, I’d have enough to fill my entire Instant Wine Cellar!

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I recently had the opportunity to meet Jon Martinez at his vineyard in Prosser, WA. It was 5am, the sun was just peeking over Horse Heaven Hills, and the valley was bathed in the morning’s golden light. Once my eyes began focusing (not an easy feat for me at that hour), I was completely awed by the view. Rolling hills of grapes vines stretched out before me, budding with the promise of enough future wine to fill my entire instant wine cellar! Each tiny new tendril of vine was like a child, and Jon treated them all with the utmost of attention. Under his loving care, Jon’s hopes and dreams grew more fruitful by the minute. Of course, his financial success depended on those grapes, but for him, it seemed to mean much more than money. I allowed the valley to wrap me in it’s history, and I think, perhaps, I felt a bit of what Jon must feel every day. I saw the hours and hours of countless families toiling to create the abundance that would supply the rest of the world with apples, cherries, and grapes. I connected with the earth and all that is living. I basked in the glory of nature, and the infinite possibilities of growth and renewal.

As Jon talked about his new adventure, Maison Bleue, I felt inspired, and yes, a bit envious. Who wouldn’t want to wake up to such a gorgeous view everyday? Who wouldn’t want to spend their day fondling grapes and sampling wine? I would! Jon has big plans for Maison Bleue: Estate Wines, Onsite Tasting Room and Inn, a second tasting room in Woodinville, and of course, the family homestead overlooking his glorious grapes! I wish all the best for Jon and his family. I hope to visit again soon, and I’m looking forward to Jon’s wine taking up residency in my cellar. If you have the opportunity to visit Prosser, be sure to stop in and tell Jon: Jenn sent ya!

Labels: Classic Wine Rack, grapes, horse heaven hills, instant wine cellars, prosser, vines, vineyard, winery

I, like two million other Americans in the past four months, have lost my main job. It seems like every day the economic outlook continues to get worse and worse. I can almost no longer watch my stock portfolio because it just continues to sink lower and lower. I only have a little invested and I can’t imagine what it must feel like to lose a whole retirement or college fund.

They always say when people try to cut back on expensive they cut out the most frivolous things first. Many families can barely afford to have proper meals, let alone expensive wines. According to CNN food banks have had a 30% increase in the number of people seeking assistance. I am worried for these people and myself. Luckily, I am not the main earner in our household so my job loss will not be as devastating.

I really hope our new president can turn this nightmare around. Until something is worked out our wine racks and cellars will continue to remain sparse.

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Our Instant Cellar Wine Racks are extremely popular. Often they go to those folks that want a cellar in their home or wine racks in their store. They are quick to assemble and very durable. These quality pieces are perfect to store bottles in high density and high visibility locations. Our innovative design uses modules that allow for maximum flexibility. The newest module instant wine cellar will be allow 2 rows of bottles to be angled towards the viewer. As always our efficient production techniques will make the best quality at the lowest possible price. Check out our new product coming in the next few weeks.

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