Pop a cork and relax.
Led by Alex Hinson, a WSET-trained wine expert with a background in high-end production, Wine Cellar Company brings unmatched attention to detail and a deep passion for wine to every project. From custom cellars and tasting rooms to full-service installations, we curate spaces that protect and elevate your collection. Together with award-winning designer Lisa Weiss, we manage your project from concept to completion—serving clients across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C — and Beyond!
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Wine Cellar Company manages your project from start to finish, working directly with homeowners or collaborating seamlessly with architects, builders, and interior designers. Whether you're starting with an unfinished space or transforming an existing room, our team brings custom design, smart functionality, and signature style to every square foot.
Where Passion Meets Precision: Custom Wine Storage, Perfectly Executed
OUR TEAM
Alex Hinson
Alex, owner of Wine Cellar Company, is an experienced consultant, project manager, and WSET-certified wine expert. With a background in high-level operations and sharp attention to detail, Alex ensures every project runs seamlessly—from design to installation. Whether it’s a custom wine cellar or a large-scale build, Alex’s expertise and passion bring each client’s vision to life.
Lisa Weiss
Lisa is a Class A Contractor and part Owner of Wine Cellar Company. Her designs are innovative and breath-taking, as well as practical and functional. Lisa specializes in space planning and design.
"Lisa Weiss's attention to detail amazed us. Design isn't just about the cellar looking nice, she asked us questions about our lifestyle and about our passion for wine, which in turn was incorporated into the functionality of our wine cellar. She also made recommendations to insure the wine cellar would maximize the value of our house should we consider to sell!"
Greg and Stacey Lubar
Designs By Wine Cellar Company
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Wine Cellar Company offers a wide range of custom wine cellar and bar designs tailored to your unique space and lifestyle. Whether you're creating a sleek spot to entertain friends or a dynamic gathering space for the whole family, we design with both function and style in mind—bringing your vision to life with expert craftsmanship and attention to detail.
At Wine Cellar Company, craftsmanship is at the core of everything we do. We source and install only the highest quality wine racks, state-of-the-art cooling systems, and frameless glass enclosures from top-tier vendors. Every element—from custom millwork to precision climate control—is carefully selected and expertly installed to protect your collection and elevate your space. Our commitment to quality ensures a cellar that’s as functional as it is beautiful.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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$20k-$250k
This is a very large range, but is based on cellar size, wine racking needs and materials.
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Yes! In addition to being very functional, it adds value to your home, and is a beautiful addition to a first floor area or basement.
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Because of the cooling component it is best to call a professional. You will need to prepare your room for cooling as well as install the proper cooling unit.
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No, we install wine cellars on the first floor but we do have to take precautions on the first floor.
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Yes, with a cooled wine cellar you will need hot air exhaust and intake. Ventilation is crucial to a wine cellar.
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It is best to think of a wine cellar like a custom refrigerator that is between 55-58 degrees.
Most people consider racking costs but there are many more steps to a wine cellar. It usually involves demo of the space, framing, electrical, insulation with vapor barrier, moisture resistant materials, flooring, lighting, racking, cooling and door(s).
Frameless glass is very popular for wine cellars and can be a big line item for your cellar.
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If not in a wine cellar, the basement is the best space, in a cool darker area, preferably below grade. Keeping bottles away from sunlight and in a constant temperature is ideal. Always store bottles on their side so the cork doesn’t dry out!