Vinotemp drawer/shelf for Vinotemp by GolfNut

forgop · 02-09-2011, 03:49 PM

I was like a kid in the candy store seeing the FedEx truck leave as I knew I was about to unwrap some goodies from Forrest. I received a drawer and a single shelf from him-the drawer being a "3 row" type in terms of the number of slots (height) in the Vinotemp. Packing was great-nothing was going to damage these things, well at least unless the boxes were crushed or something.

The drawer and shelf fit was perfect. I must give a lot of credit to the guy who took such great measurements for Forrest.

Very nicely crafted products and if you're looking for some custom drawers/shelves, Forrest will do an outstanding job at a very reasonable price. Here are some initial pics and I'll have to get another when I've filled it up.

Zeuceone · 02-09-2011, 04:47 PM

i always wondered if you could keep wine and cigars together in a vinotemp. is it safe for the cigars?

forgop · 02-09-2011, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeuceone

i always wondered if you could keep wine and cigars together in a vinotemp. is it safe for the cigars?

Don't know why not. It's the temp/RH you have to be concerned about. Thus maintains 67 degrees/70% RH like a charm. It might not be the most optimal conditions for the vino, but I can live with that.

Giants85 · 02-09-2011, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by forgop

Don't know why not. It's the temp/RH you have to be concerned about. Thus maintains 67 degrees/70% RH like a charm. It might not be the most optimal conditions for the vino, but I can live with that.

I believe the general consensus is that the cigars would be fine but you could run the risk of certain flavors being imparted into the wine through the cork (from the cigars). And now that I'm thinking about it again, I don't see why this wouldn't hold true if it were reversed. Meaning some flavors from the wine could impart into the cigars through the cork.

Short term probably no harm but over longer periods of time I'm sure the effects would be greater.

Great looking drawers though

forgop · 02-10-2011, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Giants85

I believe the general consensus is that the cigars would be fine but you could run the risk of certain flavors being imparted into the wine through the cork (from the cigars). And now that I'm thinking about it again, I don't see why this wouldn't hold true if it were reversed. Meaning some flavors from the wine could impart into the cigars through the cork.

Short term probably no harm but over longer periods of time I'm sure the effects would be greater.

Great looking drawers though

In theory, I could understand this, but I don't think this would happen. In order for you to have seepage from the wine bottles, you'd have to have conditions that would permit it to occur. My understanding is that it would call for high temperature/low RH conditions. With RH being high, the cork will be swollen and not permit this to happen. While the theory explains the risk, the actual science and conditions within the controlled environment wouldn't permit the above scenario to happen IMO.

76GTFan · 02-09-2011, 05:05 PM

Very nice! I am waiting anxiously for mine. Forrest really is a good BOTL. I really hope to get some business coming his way.

Montano · 02-09-2011, 05:12 PM

My drawers are set to arrive tomorrow

forgop · 02-09-2011, 05:56 PM

FYI-the height of this drawer fit 6 torpedo shaped cigars perfectly to the top edge. While I'm filling the drawer up with singles, I'm going to put blank labels on everything so I can track the age as well.

jesseboston81 · 02-09-2011, 05:57 PM

Thanks for the review/pictures, I'm extra-happy I ordered from Forrest!

02-09-2011, 06:08 PM

I was looking into a v temp for a while and would love to have one someday. For now I just have a 160 quart cooler lined with spanish cedar and spanish cedar shelves. It is working greats so far. Im using the RH beads and Bovade packs to regulate the humidity and it is keeping a constant 72. Not nearly as nice as a vino temp but doing the job so far!

76GTFan · 02-09-2011, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SMITTY66

I was looking into a v temp for a while and would love to have one someday. For now I just have a 160 quart cooler lined with spanish cedar and spanish cedar shelves. It is working greats so far. Im using the RH beads and Bovade packs to regulate the humidity and it is keeping a constant 72. Not nearly as nice as a vino temp but doing the job so far!

I don't blame you. I was lucky and bought mine at a yard sale for 40 bucks. It takes a nice budget to fork out the 200-300 bucks. Before that I was perfectly happy with a cooler. I will still use a cooler for my boxes.

TBone · 02-09-2011, 08:35 PM

Shelves look good...nice job Forrest

smokinpeace · 02-10-2011, 08:04 AM

And you didn't have to wait 9 months from Chasidor. Nice shelves.

captain53 · 02-10-2011, 08:06 AM

Pictures show some very nice craftsmanship and style! Great Work.

GolfNut · 02-10-2011, 06:08 PM

Glad you're happy Duane. Thanks for all the kind words folks. I'm having fun building them.

02-09-2011, 04:47 PM	#2
Zeuceone You're next Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: G Location: SoCal Posts: 1,737 Trading: (16)	Re: Vinotemp drawer/shelf for Vinotemp by GolfNut i always wondered if you could keep wine and cigars together in a vinotemp. is it safe for the cigars?

02-09-2011, 05:05 PM	#6
76GTFan Full Blown Section 8 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 503 Trading: (9)	Re: Vinotemp drawer/shelf for Vinotemp by GolfNut Very nice! I am waiting anxiously for mine. Forrest really is a good BOTL. I really hope to get some business coming his way.

02-09-2011, 05:12 PM	#7
Montano Bourbon IS a food group Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Nick Location: Central Cali Posts: 2,059 Trading: (33)	Re: Vinotemp drawer/shelf for Vinotemp by GolfNut My drawers are set to arrive tomorrow __________________

02-09-2011, 05:56 PM	#8
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Re: Vinotemp drawer/shelf for Vinotemp by GolfNut FYI-the height of this drawer fit 6 torpedo shaped cigars perfectly to the top edge. While I'm filling the drawer up with singles, I'm going to put blank labels on everything so I can track the age as well.

02-09-2011, 05:57 PM	#9
jesseboston81 CC Simple PIF Promoter Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Jesse Location: Londonderry, NH Posts: 2,231 Trading: (41)	Re: Vinotemp drawer/shelf for Vinotemp by GolfNut Thanks for the review/pictures, I'm extra-happy I ordered from Forrest! __________________ Come play in the CC Simple PIF!

02-09-2011, 06:08 PM	#10
SMITTY66 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Vinotemp drawer/shelf for Vinotemp by GolfNut I was looking into a v temp for a while and would love to have one someday. For now I just have a 160 quart cooler lined with spanish cedar and spanish cedar shelves. It is working greats so far. Im using the RH beads and Bovade packs to regulate the humidity and it is keeping a constant 72. Not nearly as nice as a vino temp but doing the job so far!

02-09-2011, 08:35 PM	#12
TBone Equal opportunity Bomber Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Paul Location: Virginia Posts: 2,508 Trading: (25)	Re: Vinotemp drawer/shelf for Vinotemp by GolfNut Shelves look good...nice job Forrest

02-10-2011, 08:04 AM	#13
smokinpeace Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Brennan Location: Virginia Posts: 179 Trading: (6)	Re: Vinotemp drawer/shelf for Vinotemp by GolfNut And you didn't have to wait 9 months from Chasidor. Nice shelves.

02-10-2011, 08:06 AM	#14
captain53 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Lake of the Ozarks & Austin, TX Posts: 1,333 Trading: (3)	Re: Vinotemp drawer/shelf for Vinotemp by GolfNut Pictures show some very nice craftsmanship and style! Great Work.

02-10-2011, 06:08 PM	#15
GolfNut Back in the woodshop! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Forrest Location: Living room Posts: 1,361 Trading: (38)	Re: Vinotemp drawer/shelf for Vinotemp by GolfNut Glad you're happy Duane. Thanks for all the kind words folks. I'm having fun building them. __________________ www.wineadors.com