Wine Rack Assistant

We have years of experience at A& Moore Wine Racks, and we are attempting to distil that knowledge in to our very own Ai Chat Bot.

We invite you to test our chat bot, but in the knowledge that it does still hallucinate!

You can ask it for advice or even a cost estimate.

Tips

  • Provide some dimensions as it can work out area and costs.
  • Outline the shape / location of the custom wine rack
  • Mention your preferred wood type and / or finish.
  • Think about the depth of the wine rack.
  • And any extras, such as lighting, temperature control, glazing, etc.

Tradition values with a modern mind

Two Examples

1. The query

I would love a custom wine rack. I like oak but open to suggestions wall. The space is – 30cm Height – 60cm Depth – 36cm and I’d like to be able to store as many bottles as possible.

The Answer

Thank you for providing those details! I’d be happy to help you get an estimate for your custom wine rack. Let’s go through a few questions to ensure we get the best solution for your space.

  1. Wood preference: You mentioned you like oak, which is an excellent choice. Oak is durable and gives a classic, elegant look. Is solid oak your definite preference, or would you like to consider solid pine as well?
  2. Location: Where in your home are you planning to place this wine rack? Is it going in a kitchen, dining room, or another area?
  3. Shape: Based on the dimensions you provided (30cm Height, 60cm Depth, 36cm Width), it seems like you’re looking for a rectangular rack. Is this correct?
  4. Extra options: Would you like any additional features such as lighting for your wine rack?
  5. Bottle capacity: You mentioned wanting to store as many bottles as possible. Standard wine racks typically hold bottles horizontally. Given your dimensions, we could potentially fit a rack that holds around 12-15 bottles, depending on the exact design.

Once you provide answers to these questions, I’ll be able to give you a more accurate estimate for your custom wine rack. Remember, our estimates are in sterling (£).

Understairs Wine Cellar – two questions

2a. The query

I have a triangular shape understairs areas that I would love to install an oak wine rack with a glazed front, temperature control and subtle led lighting. The space is a triangle 2m long and 2m high.

The Answer

Thank you for providing those details! That sounds like a lovely project for your understairs area. Let’s work through some questions to get you an accurate estimate.

  1. Wood preference: You’ve mentioned oak, which is excellent. Oak is a beautiful and durable choice for wine racks.
  2. Shape and location: You’ve specified it’s a triangular understairs area, which is perfect for customized storage.
  3. Measurements: You’ve given us a triangle that’s 2m long and 2m high. To calculate the area, we’ll use the formula for a triangle: (base * height) / 2
    Area = (2m * 2m) / 2 = 2 square meters
  4. Extra options: You’ve already mentioned you want glazing, temperature control, and LED lighting. That’s great!

Now, let’s calculate an estimate based on this information:

  1. Oak wine rack (2 sq meters, doubled for triangular space): £10,000
    (£2,500 per sq meter * 2 sq meters * 2 for triangular space)
  2. Glazing (2 sq meters): £5,000
  3. Climate control (air conditioning unit): £4,000
  4. LED lighting: £600
  5. Installation: £700

Total estimate: £20,300

Please note that this is an approximate estimate. The final cost may vary depending on specific design details, the exact climate control system needed, and any additional customization you might want.

Is there anything else you’d like to know about this estimate or any other features you’re considering for your wine storage area?

2b. The follow up query

That is a bit more than I wanted to spend

The Answer

I completely understand. Wine storage solutions can be an investment, but we have some options to help reduce the cost while still creating a beautiful and functional space for your wine collection. Let’s look at a few ways we could bring down the price:

  1. Consider pine instead of oak: Pine is a more cost-effective option, typically about two-thirds the price of oak. This could reduce the base cost significantly.
  2. Partial glazing: Instead of fully glazing the front, we could do partial glazing, which would reduce the cost while still providing an attractive view of your collection.
  3. Simplified lighting: We could opt for a more basic lighting setup, which would still enhance the space but at a lower cost.
  4. DIY installation: While we recommend professional installation, if you’re handy, you could consider installing it yourself to save on that cost.
  5. Phased approach: We could design the space so you can add features like climate control later, spreading out the cost over time.

Let’s recalculate with some of these changes:

  1. Pine wine rack (2 sq meters, doubled for triangular space): £6,800
    (£1,700 per sq meter * 2 sq meters * 2 for triangular space)
  2. Partial glazing (1 sq meter): £2,500
  3. Basic LED lighting: £300

Total revised estimate: £9,600

This doesn’t include climate control or installation, which you could add later if desired.

How does this sound? Would you like to explore any of these options further, or do you have a specific budget in mind that we could work towards?