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An amenity wine cellar specified before drywall
An amenity cellar is a package: unit, envelope requirements, installation path, and a named warranty holder, settled before drywall.
Licensed HVAC · Wine Cellar Cooling Specialists
Reviewed · September 1, 2026
Panthaire APEX is the cooling line in an amenity wine cellar package: unit, envelope requirements, installation path, and a named warranty holder, settled before drywall. A 400 to 800 bottle amenity cellar is typically served by one ducted APEX unit in a conditioned mechanical space at 50–77°F (10–25°C). The general contractor owns the envelope, circuit, and drain; a licensed HVAC contractor installs; the design firm carries the room, glass, and racking. 2 years warranty.
On the job
Takeaways
- 01Treat cooling as a specified line in the cellar package, not an appliance added at the end.
- 02Name the warranty holder before drywall: owner, HOA, or operator.
- 03Pair a design firm for the room, glass, and racking. Panthaire remains the cooling line.
- 04Start the conversation at a 400 to 800 bottle package, then size the room.
- 05Project pricing is available on approved accounts for multi-unit bids.
Amenity wine cellar cooling: the default 400 to 800 bottle package
- 01Start at 400 to 800 bottles, then size length, width, and height.
- 02A glass door adds about 15%. A glass wall is a different room.
- 03One ducted Panthaire APEX unit in a conditioned mechanical space.
- 04Name the warranty holder on the same sheet as the unit.
- 05Multi-unit bids use the workspace quantity field, then a project quote.
Why the cooling line is specified early
Buyers and guests remember a finished cellar. A specified package (unit, envelope, installation path) is a line on the budget and the element that keeps the amenity usable.
A package specified in the bid set costs less than a redesign after the general contractor has closed the walls.
Panthaire does not supply racking or glass. A design firm from Pro carries the room. Panthaire remains the cooling line.
Who holds what
Developer
Package, budget, and post-closing responsibility.
General contractor
Envelope, mechanical space, circuit, drain.
Design firm
Room, glass, racking.
Licensed HVAC
Installation and commissioning.
Owner, HOA, or operator
Warranty after occupancy. Name one. 2 years warranty.
Definitions
- Amenity cellar:
- A shared wine cellar in a residential or hospitality development, specified as a package with a named warranty holder.
- Warranty holder:
- The party named on the Panthaire APEX warranty after occupancy: owner, HOA, or operator.
- Cellar package:
- The unit, envelope requirements, installation path, and warranty holder, documented together in the bid set.
FAQ
- Does Panthaire sell a turnkey amenity wine cellar?
- Panthaire supplies the cooling unit and its specification. Racking, glass, and millwork stay with the design team. The portal keeps the parties coordinated.
- Who holds the warranty on an amenity cellar?
- Decide before drywall: owner, HOA, or operator. An unnamed warranty holder becomes a punch-list item at first occupancy.
- How many Panthaire APEX units does an amenity cellar need?
- One unit per cellar in most 400 to 800 bottle packages, sized from the room volume and glass area in the BTU calculator. Multi-unit developments request a project quote.
Back to Panthaire Pro. Related: Before You Build, BTU calculator, Documentation.
Specification documents support the design team. Final sizing and installation are confirmed by the licensed HVAC contractor on site.