Wine storage,I’m wondering what type of spaces I will need in the boutique. I don’t know much about wine but so far I have lots of storage, retail section, tasting space and maybe a bar…Anything is helpful (books, magazines, blogs, movies, cites…) Thanks!
I’m an Interior design student and for this project I’m focusing on the structure of the exterior and interior of the building. what are some must haves in a Wine Shoppe/boutique…what is the best lighting for the wine and why?
Jade Orchid // Oct 31, 2010 at 8:03 pm
First you will need to speak with your state liquor board and find out what laws will apply to you (including tastings, etc.) and what licensing you’ll need as well as how much it’ll cost.
After that you’ll want to speak with a distributor in your area. Many wine or liquor distributors can link you up with wine shows, tastings (to help you pick a selection), and set up your space to the maximum. If nothing else they have lots of ideas to help you get started or point you in the right direction. They’ll tell you what’s hot and what’s not and what WON’T work for your space.
Then you’ll want to hit some wine shows and wineries for ideas. See how they have things set up and brainstorm. Do you like how they have it set up? What could be better? Come up with a theme and plan your store around that idea. Classy, chic, artistic and wild, toned down? Make lists and sit down and crunch your numbers to see what would be cost effective.
Also Ideally you don’t want your store to be overcrowded. Every bottle broken by a customer because they bumped into a shelf means lost profit for you. Remember that when you set things up.
3rd eye // Oct 31, 2010 at 8:03 pm
That is such a huge question. Why are you designing a wine place when you don’t know anything about wine?
How will it be structured? By region, or style, or grape, or country, or colour (red, white, sweet, fortified).
What country are you in, what local laws are there related to serving tasters?
As a starting point, I would group into old world/new world, and then by country. From there Id go colour (red/white) with sweet wines separate. As for tasting areas, Id recommend a small number, 2 or 3 open for tasting, but depending on local laws.
You will need storage, a display of some kind for each wine normally a wooden case. You will probably want wine glasses and decanters for sale and maybe hire, you should have information available, but I wouldnt have magazines kicking around.