WINE LOGIC IN-CABINET 18 BOTTLE WINE RACK - PRODUCT REVIEW
Wine Logic has came up with a concept that's quite new in the industry and it's probably one of the most useful kitchen accessories for all of you wine enthusiasts. I'm not even sure if it's considered an accessory...maybe an appliance? How about we classify it as storage for now because that's precisely why these things are flying off the shelves. The founders of Wine Logic developed a solution to the troubling attempt to store overstock of their favorite wine.
The Wine Logic In-Cabinet 18 Bottle Wine Rack was then prototyped to be a storage solution that will fit in an ordinary kitchen base cabinet and allowing them to view wine labels easily and effortlessly. It was then perfected into a wine storage masterpiece constructed with high quality, solid maple wood. Masterpiece is actually an understatement...when we started putting this rack to use we were astounded by all of the benefits it has!
Wine Rack and Storage Solution Combined
Our first impression was the best and probably the most exciting part of being a new owner of the Wine Logic, which is when it arrived in the mail. The box was very neat compared to some boxes that come in the mail these days and it sported the Wine Logic logo right on the side panel of the package.
Wine Logic Wine Rack on Countertop
Cutting off the tape and prying each panel of the box open lifted a soothing aroma of natural maple wood. After inspecting the contents of the box, I was a little nervous to only find 4 screws and a single sheet of paper with install instructions. The finish on the wood looks great and it's almost a shame to hide it away inside of the cabinet. Before installing it into the cabinet we wanted to see how it looked on top of the countertop, knowing that it will certainly be a focal point of the kitchen and also a conversation starter. We weren't willing to sacrifice the amount of counter space it needed so we decided to install it into one of our 18" base cabinets.
The install instructions were very straight forward and the manufacturer also has installation videos on Youtube which really helped us visualize the installation. After I installed the rack, I went ahead and loaded it with all of our wine bottles and it really was incredible to see 18 bottles of wine just disappear inside of my kitchen cabinet. It turns out to be a very good storage solution, especially for wine due to the darkness inside of the cabinet which protects wine from light degradation. All of the bottles lay down on their side horizontally, which keeps the corks moist and swelled. The most convenient part of this rack is how easy the draws slide out and that you can have the bottles label facing up, allowing for easy wine selection.
I'm very pleased with the product and all of it's benefits! My only regret is not purchasing the larger size, Wine Logic In-Cabinet 30 Bottle Wine Rack which can hold up to 30 bottles!! Can you imaging storing 30 bottles of wine in an 18" cabinet?!
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Update: Wine Logic has now been added as an optional insert with Masterbrand cabinetry. You can save more, by purchasing Wine-Logic separately and installing it on your own. Don't pay the factory to do it for you! Comment below for a coupon code at check out!
Frequently Asked Questions About Kraus
Kraus has been, and continues to be, one of our most recommended brands for several reasons. The Kraus product quality is consistently high. On par and often exceeding the finish, features, and styles of brands priced a lot higher. Speaking of which, the brand is priced extremely well. Kraus’ popularity has grown exponentially and demand for their sinks and faucets is not slowing down. This leads us here: Questions and Answers about Kraus that, we at DirectSinks, are asked quite often. If you have other questions not mentioned below, please call, email, or stop in!
Kraus was founded in 2007. They are headquartered in Port Washington, NY.
Really good actually! The majority of Kraus Kitchen Sinks are made of 16-gauge stainless steel, which is more than adequate regarding thickness of the metal. The sinks have a generous amount of undercoating and padding which results in a very quiet sink. The faucets are very well made and easy to install. We recommend their products to our own friends and family, and we also have their sinks, faucets, and accessories in our own homes.
Kraus' Full Warranty can be seen here
We Summarized the Kitchen Sink and Faucet Info Below
Faucet Warranty - Lifetime Limited Warranty
Kraus USA Plumbing, LLC (“Kraus”) extends this warranty to the original purchaser for personal household use of the Faucet when purchased from an authorized Kraus dealer and in the location of original installation. This warranty is non-transferable.Kraus warrants the structure and finish of the Faucet to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal usage for as long as the original purchaser resides in the residence in which the Faucet was first installed.
Kraus warrants the Faucet's sprayhead assembly (including the engine, aerators, structure, restrictors, back flow preventers, sprayer hoses, braided supply line hoses which encompasses nylon, silicon and stainless steel) of the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal usage for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.
Kraus warrants the Faucet's cartridge to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal usage for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase.
Any product reported to the authorized dealer or to Kraus as being defective within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced with a product of equal value at the option of Kraus.
Kitchen Sink Warranty - Lifetime Limited Warranty
Kraus USA Plumbing, LLC (“Kraus”) extends this warranty to the original purchaser for personal household use of the Kitchen Sink when purchased from a Kraus authorized dealer and in the location of original installation. This warranty is non-transferable.Kraus warrants the structure and finish of the Kitchen Sink to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal usage for as long as the original purchaser resides in the residence in which the sink was Kitchen Sink was first installed.
Any product reported to the authorized dealer or to Kraus as being defective within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced with a product of equal value at the option of Kraus.
Absolutely. If you call their offices, they actually pick up. If you write in, they respond.
Business Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am to 8:00pm (EST)Address: 12 Harbor Park Drive Port Washington, NY 11050
Call: (Kraus Customer Service): 1-800-775-0703
Text Kraus At: (631) 212-0703 (Message and data rates may apply.)
Email Kraus Directly:Info@KrausUSA.com
Not normally. First, if you dig into the internet deep enough, you will find a complaint about every sink brand and rust.
Kraus is often mentioned simply because of the popularity of the brand.
Most frequently, something that looks like rust shows up in the first few weeks after the sink is installed.
Why? During the countertop fabrication process a very fine dust is created (like sawdust from wood, but very fine). If this dust is on the sink after installation and gets wet, it may show oxidation on the surface of the sink.We see this as the most common cause. Typically after the sink is thoroughly cleaned after installation, no stains will show up. Another situation that can cause a stain or mark is if something is left in the sink and it's wet, especially flatware, pots and pans, and steel wool. The composition of your water can also contribute to this. Water with high iron content will leave stains frequently.
Really great information about this can be found here, at Bar Keepers Friend
Kraus typically has the items shipped in 2-3 days. Most items will ship with UPS from their New Jersey warehouse. Some small items, such as faucets or accessories may ship out of their N.Y. location.
No, unfortunately our clients can not pick up from Kraus
DirectSinks will often have various faucets and sinks at our location. Generally, these items are stocked for our local clients such Kitchen and Bath Designers, Builders, and Countertop fabricators. If you are on Long Island and want to pick up something from us, please call first. We do not keep stock of everything. Please call and ask before making the trip!
Normally, you won't find Kraus on display. However, exceptions are out there. We have several Kraus faucets and sinks on display in our Cabinet Showroom. Some of our local Kitchen and Bath clients also show some various Kraus items.
Observations and Opinions
| Kraus | Ruvati | Advantage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Quality | Excellent | Excellent | Both Great |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime | Limited Lifetime | Both Great |
| Availability |
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✓ Kraus |
| Customer Service | Consistently Excellent with Great Communication | Inconsistent & lack communication | ✓ Kraus |
| Style & Design | Vast Selection of Kitchen Sinks and Faucets Decent, but more common bathroom sink designs |
Vast Selection of Kitchen Sinks, No Faucets Large Varity of Bathroom Sink Options with many unique options, including stainless steel. No Bathroom Faucets |
✓ Kraus if you need a Kitchen Sink & Faucet ✓ Ruvati if you are looking for a Bathroom Sink |
| Value and Price | 30" Small Radius Undermount Sink KHU100-30, Standard Online Price $329.95 Often has Sales. In this exact example, the Kraus sink has been on sale for less than the Ruvati |
30" Small Radius Undermount Sink RVH7300, Standard Online Price $299.00 Infrequently has Sales |
Can go either way. Kraus often has sales that bring this example to their advantage Check the current pricing with the links below: Kraus KHU100-30 Ruvati RVH7300 |