Built for Collectors
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything collectors ask before their first tour.
What is wine storage?
Wine storage replaces the closet or garage with a true cellar — a dedicated, professionally managed environment built to hold wine at the temperature and humidity it needs to age. Del Rey Wine Center is a purpose-built cellar beneath a Morphosis-designed building in Los Angeles, with private lockers starting at 15 cases and walk-in rooms for collections of 325+ cases.
How much does wine storage cost in Los Angeles?
Cost depends on locker size, measured in case capacity. Monthly rates for every size at Del Rey Wine Center are listed in the unit cards on this page — smaller lockers rent for less than most Los Angeles parking spots.
How many bottles fit in a wine locker?
A standard case holds 12 bottles. Our smallest locker holds 15 cases — about 180 bottles — and sizes step up through 20, 45, 55, and 85 cases to walk-in rooms holding 150 to 325+ cases.
What conditions is the wine kept in?
The cellar holds 55°F and 60–70% relative humidity year-round, with HEPA-filtered air, low light, and daily monitoring by our team — the conditions of a natural wine cave, underground in Los Angeles.
How is access to the cellar controlled?
Access is limited to members, with gated electronic entry to the building and individual access codes for each unit. The facility operates 24/7 video recording and 24/7 climate monitoring.
When can I access my wine?
As a Del Rey Wine Center member, you enjoy exclusive 24-hour access to your collection, whenever the moment calls for it. That includes:
- 24/7 member-only access
- Convenient elevator access
- Easy loading and unloading areas
- Private member entrance with dedicated parking area
What concierge services are included with membership?
Membership at Del Rey Wine Center includes white-glove collection management at no added cost. Our team receives your allocation and wine club shipments and places them directly into your locker, handles every bottle with professional care, and coordinates deliveries on your schedule. Inventory management and collection consulting are available on request — so your cellar runs itself even when you're not in the building.
Can you receive wine shipments for me?
Yes — receiving is built into membership. Deliveries come straight to our on-site office and go immediately into a designated climate-controlled holding locker, then into your unit. No signature missed, no case of Burgundy sitting in a FedEx truck in July. The service is free for all Del Rey Wine Center members.
Do lockers come with shelving and racking?
Customers who sign a 12-month lease can have professional shelving and bottle racking installed directly in their unit — so your collection has a proper home from day one, without the hassle of sourcing or assembling your own. We also carry specialized wine storage boxes for purchase at the facility. Engineered for wine — not general moving — they stack safely to 7 feet high, letting you make the most of every inch of your unit. Ask our team about current availability.