GE Wine Vault User manual

Monogram Wine Vault
Owner’s Manual
Monogram
®

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5
AQuick Tour of Your Wine Vault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7
The Cellar Management System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–11
Key Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Key Areas of the Cellar Management System . . . . . . . . . . .10
Tips for Stocking Your Cellar the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
The Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12–17
Lockable Entry Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Redwood Wine Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19–21
Interior Lighting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 23
Careand Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24–27
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28–31
Consumer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33–35
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36–39
Common Wine Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36, 37
The Perfect Serve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38, 39
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Acquaint Yourself With Your New Wine Vault
Read this manual carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new wine
vault properly and enjoy the many unique features that your wine vault offers.
Keep it handy for answersto your questions. If you don’t understand something or need
more help, there is a list of toll-free consumer service numbers included in the back section
of this manual.
Save Time and Money
Before requesting service, please refer to the Troubleshooting section in this manual.
It lists solutions to common questions and problems that you can correct yourself.
You will find them on the access cover plate
on the inside wall of the wine vault,to the
bottom right of the door.
Model number ________________________
Serial number ________________________
Use these numbers in any correspondence
or service calls concerning your wine vault.
WriteDown the Model and Serial Numbers

Well done!
Superb wines deserve superb care. You’ve wisely chosen the
Monogram®Wine Vault to protect and showcase your collection.
This spacious, self-contained storage unit is designed to help you
protect your precious wine collection as it matures. From consistent
temperatures to total inventory control, the Monogram Wine Vault
manages your collection as if it were your personal sommelier. The
Monogram Wine Vault’s elegant design cradles and showcases your
precious inventory and creates a focal point for the enjoyment of
your wine collection.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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■Use this wine vault for its intended purpose as described in the Owner’s Manual.
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■This wine vault must be properly installed in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used.
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■Do not install the wine vault outdoors or expose it to outdoor conditions.
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■ATTENTION CONSUMER! This unit is designed for storing and cooling wine. Do not
store perishable foods in this unit.
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■This wine vault is not a storm shelter. Do not seek shelter in the wine vault during
inclement weather or during seismic activity.
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■Allow 4 feet clearance in front of the wine vault cooling unit to allow for proper air
circulation.
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■Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the racks in the wine vault. They could
seriously injurethemselves and damage the wine vault.
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■Do not storeor use gasoline or other flammable vaporsand liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
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■Keep fingers out of "pinch point" areas around the door. Be careful closing the door
when children arein the area.
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■Aqualified individual must perform any service to the wine vault. The warranty may
be voided if a non-qualified individual services the wine vault.
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■Do not put anything near or in front of the door that could block the door to the wine
vault and possibly trap one inside.
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■If standing water is apparent, turn off the power at the main breaker before
approaching the wine vault.
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■Do not walk or store items on the roof of the wine vault. It is not designed to carry
additional weight.
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■Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, turn the motion sensor to off. See the Interior
Lighting System section.
CAUTION: Light bulbs may be hot. (A burned-out light bulb may break when
being replaced.)
CAUTION: The scanner contains a Class II laser. Avoid long term viewing of
direct laser light. Looking directly into laser for extended periods of time may cause
eye damage.
WARNING!
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed,
including the following:
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HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the
power cord. For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a twist-lock
3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a specialized 3-prong
(grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock
hazard from this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to
make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your
personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a
properly grounded 3-prong twist-lock wall outlet.
Do not use a GFI (Ground Fault Interruptor) for the wine vault outlet.
This unit must be plugged into a dedicated 30-Amp,120 VAC circuit.
DO NOT USE A PLUG DESIGNED FOR A 15-AMP or 20-AMP CIRCUIT.
DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER PLUG TO CONNECT THE COOLING UNIT TO
A2-PRONG OUTLET.
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
DO NOT BLOCK ACCESS TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET.
Never unplug an appliance by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly, turn
counterclockwise to unlock, and then pull straight out from the outlet.
Immediately repair or replace all power cords that have become frayed or otherwise
damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or
at either end.
WARNING!
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed,
including the following:
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY
INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

AQUICK TOUR OF YOUR WINE VAULT
The illustrations below highlight many of the most important components of
your Monogram Wine Vault. Please take time to familiarize yourself with these
components; they will be referenced throughout this manual.
Cooling unit
Cellar
Management
System
Stainless steel
exterior panels
Lockable
access door
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Blanc de noir means white wine made from red grapes, such as a sparkling wine
made from Pinot Noir.
Exterior Features
Door
stop
Door
stop
Hydraulic
hinge
Digital Temperature Display – Displays the current air
temperature within the wine vault.
Lighting Control – Switches the wine vault ceiling lighting on
and off. Switches the interior rope display lighting on or off
(in the ZWVT1000SR model only).
OR
Internal Outlet Control – This switch controls the internal outlet
that is located to the side of the door jamb.
Appearance
may vary.

Redwood storage racks hold a
variety of bottle sizes and cases
Storage shelves
for cases
Drawer for storage
of corkscrews and
other utensils
Taster’s alcove
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Rope lighting
system shows
off your wine
collection
Interior Features – Tasting Racking System (model ZWVT1000SR)
Interior Features – Storage Racking System (model ZWVS1000SR)
Redwood
storage racks
Inlaid cork countertop
Angled bottle
display racks
Storage for
magnum bottles
Storage for
magnum bottles
Double-deep
storage bins
Case
storage
Diamond bins

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THE CELLAR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The GE Monogram®Cellar Management System is like your own personal wine expert,
always available to help you keep your wine collection in peak form and choose the
perfect wine for your enjoyment.
The system comes preprogrammed with information about thousands of wines.
It allows you to track individual bottles by country, appellation, producer, varietal,
designation, vintage, price and maturity. You can easily enter information about wines
that have not been preprogrammed into the system, such as local favorites. And, the
Cellar Management System will track wines that have reached maturity and are ready
to be enjoyed. The following section provides you with a brief overview of the many
functions of the Cellar Management System. For detailed information and instructions,
refer to the Cellar Management System Setup and Operation Guide.
Grapes were first planted in California in 1769 at Mission San Diego.

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Key Parts and Controls
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236 5 4Appearance may vary.
1 Color Touch Screen Console – Shows Cellar Management System data on
an easy-to-read color screen. Touch screen function simplifies interaction
with the system.
2 Thermal Label Printer – Thermal printer prints barcoded inventory labels with
important information for each bottle to allow easy tracking.
3Scanner – Scan bottles as they are removed to take them out of inventory.
4 Power Cord – Connects to the wine vault power system.
5Ethernet Network Port – Connects to your home computer network.
6 External USB Port – Used for backup purposes.
7 Cellar Management System Certified Service Technician Lock – Do not attempt to
open this lock or service this computer;it will void the warranty. Call 1.877.234.WINE
(877.234.9463) for service.
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Note: The touch screen features a screen saver mode to conserve power and
maximize system life. The touch screen screen saver activates after six minutes
of no activity. When the screen saver is on, the scanner will be deactivated.
To activate the touch screen and scanner, touch the touch screen; they will
activate within 5 seconds.
10 In vino veritas [In wine is truth]. — Proverb
THE CELLAR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Be sure to familiarize yourself with key areas of your Cellar
Management System.
Taking time to review the key functions and components of the Cellar Management
System before you begin will help you make use of many time-saving functions.
Add Bottles
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■The Bottle Lookup in the Add Bottles area is the easiest way to add a bottle. Enter any
information from the wine label to see all possible matches from a list of 20,000 wines.
Your selection is entered into the Add Bottles fields for you.
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■The Recent Bottles list displays the last 30 bottles entered into your system. Select a
bottle from the list to copy the information to the Add Bottles fields.
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■Enter the countryand appellation first and your system will narrow your choices on
the Add Bottles screen.
Find Bottles
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■The Bottle Lookup tool in Find Bottles is the quickest way to locate a bottle. Enter any
information from the wine label to see all of the possible matches in your inventory.
*Also,search by keyword or wine details to find bottles in your cellar with ease.
RemoveBottles
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■Remove bottles from your cellar in seconds by using the bottle scanner.
Manage My Cellar
My Cellar View
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■View color-coded cellar diagrams indicating
bottles by color and maturity.
Back Up Your Wine Data
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■Back up your wine data each week in the
Manage My Cellar area of your software. By
backing up this information, you ensure that
you always havean additional, current copy
of your wine data.
Reminder:If you havehigh-speed Internet
access at your cellar and register your wine vault at www.monogram.com.wine, GE will
also save a copy of your wine data weekly to the GE central server.

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Tips for Stocking Your Cellar the First Time
After becoming familiar with your cellar system, you’ll want to focus on stocking your
cellar as efficiently as possible. Herearesome tips tohelp you savetime as you input
bottle information into your system and place bottles into your cellar.
Plan Ahead Before Stocking or Inventorying Your Cellar
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■Organize like bottles before adding them to your cellar. Enter the bottle information
once, and indicate the number of bottles on the Add Bottles screen.
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■Arrange your work area to make bottles, bottle tags and empty boxes easily
accessible. Eliminate multiple trips to the cellar by placing tagged bottles in a box
for transfer.
My Profile
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■View your profile information, including
confirmation of online access.
My Preferences
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■Change the style of your printed bottle label or
software preferences by going to the Manage
My Cellar area of your software.
Software Security Preference
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■The Software Security button located under
My Profile in the Manage My Cellar section
allows you to password-protect your software according to your preferences.
Control Panel
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■The Control Panel button located on the Manage My Cellar screen leads to the Restart,
Shutdown and System Status options.
Turning Off Your Machine
To Shut Down Your Machine
If you need to unplug or turn off your Cellar
Management System, use the Shutdown CMS
option to safely shut down the software.
1. Select the Shutdown CMS button located in the
Control Panel area of Manage My Cellar.Your
software will automatically shut down. Next,
unplug your Cellar Management System.
To turn the CMS on again, plug it in.
Restart Instructions
If the touch screen does not respond after 45–60
seconds, the system may need to be restarted.
To Restart:
1. Select the Restart CMS button located in the Control Panel area of Manage My Cellar.
The Restart CMS function resets your software in the event of an error or data
problems (bottles not displaying in the cellar view). Your softwarewill automatically
shut down and restart upon your selecting this option.

THE COOLING SYSTEM
The cooling unit system is designed to maintain the set temperature under average
ambient conditions. Most wines will be stored in conditions of 50% to 70% humidity.
The unit will not remove excess humidity from the wine vault. In a humid climate, you
may need to find a means to remove humidity, such as a dehumidifier. In a dry climate,
you may need to find a means to add humidity, such as a fountain. The cooling system
gently cools the wine rather than quick chilling. Allow 48–120 hours for temperatures to
stabilize. This time may vary depending on starting temperature and quantity of wine
bottles added initially.
The unit can be set at any temperature within the acceptable wine-aging range of
50°F to 70°F ambient temperature. It is designed to cool 30°F cooler than the ambient
temperature of the exterior room, which should stay within the range of 45°F to 85°F.
Temperature Setting
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The 17th-century Benedictine monk, Dom Perignon, is credited with discovering cork as a
means toseal wine and champagne bottle.
All units are equipped with a drain port for
additional removal of excess condensation in
high humidity areas.Adrain line may need to
be attached to allow the condensation to drain.
Ameans to catch the condensation will need to
be placed below the drain line.
Adrain line may be ordered by calling the
Monogram Wine Vault Line, 877.234.WINE
(877.234.9463). Order part # WR02X12181.
Drain line port
Drain Line Connection

The Power Switch is the ON/OFF switch for the cooling system. When first turning the
unit on, there is a safety delay of 5 minutes. On the temperature display, a red LED light
will light up beside WINE to indicate that start-up has been initiated and that that the
thermostat is reading the liquid temperature. After 5 minutes, the red LED light beside
ON will light up.
Power Switch
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CONDENSATE
EVAPORATOR
ON
AUTO
POWER
ON
OFF
CondensateEvaporator Switch
The ON position of the Condensate Evaporator Switch activates the heating element
whenever water is present in the evaporator pan. The AUTO position of the Condensate
Evaporator Switch activates the heating element at regular intervals to remove excess
water from the evaporator pan, as needed.
In most environments, the Condensate Evaporator Switch should be kept in the ON
position. If your wine vault is located in a dryclimate, excess water may not accumulate
in the evaporator pan. In this case, turn the Condensate Evaporator Switch to the AUTO
setting to saveelectricity.

The unit is set to 55°F at the factory. The temperature of wine caves in Europe is typically
55°F, the temperature wine collectors strive to match.
Pressing the SET button will display the set temperature. To increase or decrease the set
temperature, press and hold the SET button while pressing the UP arrow or DOWN arrow
until the desired temperature is displayed.
Operating the Cooling System
1 Wine Temperature Indicator – The red LED lamp beside WINE will light up when the
thermostat is reading the liquid temperature.
2 Wine Temperature Reading – The temperature of the water in the bottle as
detected by the probe.
3 Temperature SET Indicator – Ared LED lamp beside SET will light up while you are
adjusting the temperature.
4 Unit ON Indicator – Ared LED lamp beside ON will light up every time the unit turns
on to run a cooling cycle.
5SETButton – Use in conjunction with the UP and DOWN arrows to set the desired
temperature .
6 UP Arrow Button – Press the UP arrow button while pressing and holding the SET
button to INCREASE the set temperature.
7DOWN Arrow Button – Press the DOWN arrow button while pressing and holding
the SET button to DECREASE the set temperature.
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12
4
567
WINE
SET
ON
SET
THE COOLING SYSTEM
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Only wines made in the Champagne region of France are true Champagnes. Bubbly wines
made elsewhere are sparkling wines.
TEMPERATURE

To ensure efficient operation and a long service life, the cooling system also includes:
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■Abuilt-in Defrost Cycle, which shuts the unit off periodically in order to prevent
frost buildup.
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■Heavy-duty circuitry to resist power surges.
Additional Cooling System Features
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THE COOLING SYSTEM
The cooling unit temperature display
indicates the liquid temperature in
the wine vault, rather than the air
temperature in the wine vault. This
ensures optimal wine temperature
preservation and allows for temperature
adjustment between 45°F and 85°F.
The liquid thermostat is equipped with a Self-Calibrating Probe, which contains a sensor
that communicates with the thermostat to ensure a consistent temperature.
To use the liquid thermostat:
Step 1: Fill a clean, empty 750 ml wine bottle 3/4 full with room-temperature tap water.
Step 2: Place the bottle probe securely into the bottle.
Step 3: Place the bottle with probe in a central location out of the direct path of the air
coming from the cooling unit (see recommended location) in your wine vault. Avoid
stretching the probe cord. It may become disconnected, resulting in the unit not
working properly.
Liquid Temperature Display
Installing the probe in a bottle Recommended location for probe
16 Before the use of corks, jars were closed with a wad of leaves and mud.
SET
TEMPERATURE
WINE
SET
ON

The wine vault features a digital temperature display on the exterior of
the vault, next to the door. This digital display shows the wine vault air
temperature surrounding the bottles. The ambient air temperature is
monitored by the dry probe in the wine vault.
Weave the dry probe along the back of the racks so that the probe
end is located about twelve slots from the front wall. This placement
will provide a central temperature reading of the wine vault’s interior
air temperature.
Vault Room Temperature Display
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Variance Between the Vault Room Temperature and the Liquid
Temperature Display
The temperatures shown in the digital temperature display and liquid probe thermostat
may differ from one another up to 10°F. The air temperature will vary due to the length
and frequency of door openings. Always refer to the liquid probe temperature readout
on the cooling unit for an accurate wine temperature reading.
NOTE: The air temperature will be cooler than the liquid temperature until
the optimum temperature balance is achieved.
Uncoil the dryprobe... ...and weaveit behind the racks to about 12
slots from the front wall.
Vault room air
temperature display

18 More than 10,000 varieties of wine grapes exist today.
LOCKABLE ENTRY DOOR
Interior Door Release
Your GE Monogram Wine Vault features a lockable, auto-closing door that is designed
to protect your wine collection from unauthorized access.
WARNING! Be careful closing and opening the door when children are in the area.
Keep fingers out of “pinch point” areas around the door.
An inside safety door release will prevent anyone
from being locked inside the wine vault. Two keys
are included with your wine vault.
Additional keys (part # WR05X10020) may be
ordered by calling the Monogram Wine Vault Line,
877.234.WINE (877.234.9463) OR by contacting
your local dealer. Always store keys in a safe place,
out of the reach of children.
Rotate up to unlock

REDWOOD WINE RACKS
The premium Heart of Redwood racks by Apex are sturdy and naturally
moisture-resistant, with the natural beauty of the finest select redwood.
These racks are designed to provide optimal air circulation while providing
an attractive and functional environment for accommodating various sized bottles.
There are two types of racking systems:
Storage (model ZWVS1000SR) and
Tasting (model ZWVT1000SR).
Both racking systems are labeled to help identify the location of your wine bottle.
Note: The bin location labels are organized with letters indicating the row and numbers
on every fifth column.
Do not apply a stain or wood preservative to the redwood racks. The racks must be left
unfinished and unpolished to enable them to breath and flex. In addition, stain may cause
an odor within the wine vault.
The natural redwood will darken in color as it ages. A new unit will have lighter colored
racks; however, within a few months, the redwood racks will begin to darken to their
peak dark patina.
Storage Racks (model ZWVS1000SR)
Storage Racks are designed to store
individual bottles and cases of wine
and feature different sections to
accommodate a variety of bottle sizes.
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Storage Area Type Qty.
Magnum Bottle (1.5 L) 46
Single Bottle (750mL) 966
Bulk or Case Bins (15 750 mL Bottles) 60
Storage for
magnum bottles Case
storage
Redwood storage racks

REDWOOD WINE RACKS
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Tasting Racks (model ZWVT1000SR)
The ancient Greeks called the god of wine Dionysus; the ancient Romans called him Bacchus.
The Tasting Rack System offers attractive
racks with several unique display and
storage features.
Remove the
angled divider slat
for storing cases.
Storage Area Type Qty.
Magnum Bottle (1.5 L) 41
Single Bottle (750 mL) 396
Display Bottle (750 mL) 38
Double-Deep Single Bottle (750 mL) 152
Diamond Bins (14 750 mL Bottles) 224
Double-Deep Bins (15 750 mL Bottles) 180
Diamond Bins
Convenient Diamond Bins are designed to accommodate most bottle sizes and also
feature removable slats to allow room for storing cases. Simply slide the angled divider
slat out to storecases; slide it back in for storing bottles of virtually any size.