For the wine aficionado, few things are as pleasant as sharing a favorite bottle with friends. So much of the enjoyment comes from the ritual: reading the label, pulling the cork, pouring that first sip. And of course, there’s the joy of making just the right choice from your collection.

Where do you store that wine collection? You could keep it on shelves in a corner of your basement, but there’s something delightful about having a special space for special bottles. A place where they’re cherished, admired and organized. Here are some storage ideas, and some wine enjoyment ideas, that are as refined as the vintages you keep on hand with them.

Wine Racks and Wine Cabinets

There are almost as many types of wine racks as there are types of wine. They sit on floors, tables and countertops. They hang on walls. They hold bottles suspended from stands. They’re made of wood, of metal, of plastic, of wire. Some sit on a surface and display three bottles while others take up most of a wall and hold dozens.

You can put them in your kitchen, in your dining room, in a wine cellar or on the end of a bar. Whether you plan to use it for a few bottles or a large collection, there’s a wine rack or wine cabinet that will work for you.

Double-duty Winerack Furniture

Wine storage furniture does more than keep bottles at the ready. There are sideboards and buffets that can show off a few bottles while performing their more ordinary duty. Even if the bulk of your collection is elsewhere in a wine cabinet, one of these unique pieces will keep a small selection handy and convenient. A wine sideboard might feature a row of bottle slots under the surface, with the hidden cubbyholes of a normal sideboard below that. A wine buffet could showcase a few wine choices in a central space between the drawers and cabinets.

What a great way to present the wine for dinner! And it’s so easy to reach for a spare bottle when the wineglasses run dry.

A Place for Good Friends and Good Wine

It’s satisfying to relish a carafe at your dining table, but it’s even better to have a special room in the home for the enjoyment of the grape. You can add a wine bar to a rec room, or you might introduce some wine-friendly amenities to the general-purpose bar you already have.

• Elaborate storage cabinets. Why settle for an ordinary wine rack? Go for a fancy wine bar cabinet with multiple bottle storage slots, hanging glass racks and compartments for accessories such as napkins, corkscrews and stoppers. Or consider a tall wine cabinet with an elegantly patterned metal front. They offer your guests a glimpse of the treasures that lie inside.
• Wine party stations. You can set out glasses and bottles on a bar or table, but how about furniture that’s designed for wine service. One with a tabletop and plenty of visible storage underneath. You can even have a wheeled cart that rolls out the spread for your guests.
• Themed decor. Let the decor enhance the mood. Display some framed wall art with vineyard, country or bar-room themes.
• Wine islands and wine tables. These look like ordinary tables or desks until you notice the wine slots and storage compartments in one end. Slide up a few chairs, and make these clever appurtenances the centerpiece of your gathering.
• Sofa tables. These narrow tables are at home against a wall or the back of a sofa. (They’re the same height.) Add some bar stools and they become party tables.

Delight Your Favorite Wine Lover

Any of these racks, cabinets and tables will be a superb addition to your own collection, but what about the housemate or friend who appreciates a nice glass of wine as much as you do? Imagine their thrilled surprise when you present them with a new way to indulge their wine enthusiasm.

Whether it’s a gift for yourself or for someone else, there’s a lot to like about a new wine storage cabinet or wine table. They bring extra flavor every time you open a bottle or two with your favorite companions.