The best wine racks

When it comes to finding a wine rack that demonstrates both form and function, the Mango Steam 32 bottle rack is a great example.

Its open design secures each bottle in individual diamond-shaped slots constructed from strong, powder-coated steel. The slots in the rear are raised slightly — storing the bottles on a forward-slanted tilt — which ensures that the cork will remain damp. The design creates a secure rack with a non-invasive style that draws the eye to the wine bottles, not just the rack. It also displays your wine without covering up the label, making it easier to identify each bottle.

Despite its open design, the steel-made base and frame, combined with the weight of the bottles, make for a sturdy rack. Individually adjustable legs also help stabilize it on uneven surfaces.

The rack holds 32 bottles, which is the perfect size for a freestanding rack. A smaller rack wouldn't be worth the space it takes up on the floor. If your collection is larger than 32 bottles, it's probably time to invest in a wine cooler, as maintaining proper temperature and humidity is crucial for long-term storage.

The Mango Steam rack is just as much of a display piece as it is a functional storage unit. Especially given the glass-made tabletop, which provides an additional surface area that can serve a variety of purposes. You can store open bottles, wine glasses, and other accessories on it or add a decorative touch with a plant, framed picture, or a small stack of books.

Pros: Sturdy, decorative, extra tilt for cork protection

Cons: Too large for people who don't keep a lot of wine around the house

Countertop wine racks are ideal for non-collectors who only buy a few bottles of wine at a time. They're also great for compact spaces, especially a rack that's versatile, stackable, and minimal in design like the Sorbus 3-Tier.

This rack holds a maximum of 12 bottles, with four bottles on each tier. Casual wine buyers might need this space when preparing to host a dinner party or returning from a sale at the liquor store. But most of the time, when you only have a few bottles, the layers can be detached and stored away. If you want to chill some white wine, you can also detach one tier and place it in the refrigerator.

The rack has a slight tilt for cork protection and, despite its metal-wire construction, also boasts a unique design. Available in a copper or silver finish, the rack complements kitchen countertops as well as dining room sideboards and buffet tables.

If you only want to keep about a dozen wine bottles, there's no reason to spend a lot of money on a rack, and the Sorbus 3-Tier is the perfect price for what you need.

Pros: Detachable, stackable, affordable

Cons: Holds a maximum of 12 bottles

True wine connoisseurs and collectors are likely going to have a much more extensive selection of bottles than any of our other picks can reasonably accommodate. If you have a wine cellar or simply want to dedicate the space to an extensive wine collection, a rack like this one from Decomil will easily suit your needs.

The Decomil Modular Wine Rack can accommodate up to 72 bottles and is constructed from solid bamboo, so it's lightweight but strong enough to support all the weight of the glass and liquid you'll be stacking onto it. It assembles easily, and with it's notched design, you won't need to bust out the power tools. The pieces simply slot together and the weight of the bottles helps to keep it nice and sturdy.

Decomil designed its wine racks to be modular, so two can be stacked on top of each other if you're going for a floor-to-ceiling design.

Pros: Easy to assemble, accommodates large collection

Cons: Some 750ml bottles won't fit

Most of the bestselling wall-mounted wine racks are wooden shelf-like structures that store wine bottles upright. Though attractive, this defeats the purpose of a wine rack. The Sorbus Wall Mount Wine Rack, however, is the anomaly, with features that ensure functionality and stability but also adds a touch of style to your home.

Wall-mounted racks are, of course, more susceptible to the vibrations of your home, and it's important to pay special attention to stability when selecting this style of rack. The U-shaped hooks of the Sorbus rack appear to surround roughly 75% of each bottle, providing a snug fit. The metal is constructed with commercial-grade welding, which Sorbus says ensures industrial strength and durability.

The rack should be mounted to a stud or drywall using the appropriate anchors, so it does require a bit of handy work. But given its lightweight frame and small capacity of six bottles, it shouldn't be too hard to properly secure this rack.

The rack is also advertised to double as a bathroom towel rack. But, when you're low on wine, it can also be used to hold cloth placemats and dinner napkins if hung in a kitchen or dining room.

Pros: Decorative with deep U-shaped slots to secure each bottle

Cons: Only holds six bottles

A wine rack can also serve as the foundation for your bar set. The Winsome Ancona Wine Cabinet with Glass Rack holds 20 bottles inside its individual cubby holes, fits eight to 12 glasses, and offers additional space for other wine accessories, liquor bottles, or glassware up top.

The cabinet and glass rack version works well on its own, but it can also be combined with two other cabinets made by Winsome — one that holds 24 bottles with an added drawer and another that combines bottles, glasses, and a drawer — for a larger bar area.

Although the rack is made of wood, the design, with its deep cubby holes that surround each bottle on all sides, adds a degree of security that you don't get with most wood-made racks.

Some buyers have noted that wine glasses with a wide base won't fit into the glass rack. Long-stem glasses may not fit, either.

This rack is a little on the pricier side, but if you plan on utilizing its all-encompassing versatility, it's well worth the price. Also, it's especially helpful to invest in a wine rack that you can expand as your collection grows in the future.

Pros: All-encompassing, made of wood but designed to secure each bottle

Cons: Expensive, doesn't hold long or wide glasses

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