The art of wine making has been revered by countless civilizations.  In ancient mythology the subject was so worshiped that Bacchus, the god of wine and frivolity was created by grateful Romans and Greeks who were enamored by the elixirs that only the gods could have bestowed upon us. Today we do not build antique alters to the deity of libation, but instead erect wine rooms, caves and sellers to house and display prestigious vintages of precious grape harvests.

On our antique buying trips we always scour the European countryside to find antique and vintage wine accessories created by winemakers ~ sometimes many decades and even centuries ago. These vineyard relics are truly cultural affects of a proud industry steeped in grand traditions, and they bring instant ambiance to our kitchens, wine rooms and cellars.  We were so thrilled to have vast quantities of these desirable items in our last to container to Baton Rouge, and even more arriving soon to our stores in Dallas and Plano. 

If you are a wine connoisseur or just a lover of the occasional good vintage, for your inspiration we have collected some great images of wine rooms ~ all designed to enhance your wine enjoyment.

This photo was taken during our trip to Napa Valley, California at the beautiful Martin Estate. A must for anyone visiting Napa Valley!

The historic Ma(i)sonry in Napa Valley.

And now as promised…the Giveaway.  To go with our wine themed topic we have a charming antique wicker-covered bonbonne.  It didn’t take long for glassmakers to realize that their carefully made hand-blown creations were inordinately fragile.  Some clever person came up with the idea of wrapping the bottles with wet wicker, that when dried clung to the bottles like a second skin, providing a lot more durability during transport.   Each is one of a kind, adding a great vineyard flair and rustic country texture to any interior!

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• At this time, our blog giveaways are only open to those in the continental United States. The winner will be drawn at random and then notified by email at the end of the giveaway. Contest ends March 15, 2013.