WINE …. ……alcoholic beverage made by the fermentation of the juice of the grape….

WINE BAR … ….. a bar that serves only wine ……

T HE W INE B AR P HENOMENON ….. The wine bar can be traced back to ancient Rome. Across Europe and the United States, wine bars are booming. Wine bars are finding their way into many neighborhoods, especially those with substantial foot traffic and large residential populations. Today's wine bars put more emphasis on food. In addition to the requisite assortments of olives, cheeses and cured meats, they often offer more ambitious plates. A good wine bar makes wine easy

U RBAN L IFESTYLE ….. Wine Bars are popping up all over the World, and are becoming an incredible social and urban focal point in cities. Wine bars are also incredible business opportunities due to the revival of a wine drinking cult which graced previous societies, from ancient Rome through Greece and the Far East.

D ESIGN … … plan or arrangement of line, form, mass, color, and space in a pattern …

S TYLE AND F ORM ….. Wine Bar Design may range from rustic to ultra modern, depending on location, demographics, lifestyle, traditions and budget. Each location is unique!

S TYLE AND F ORM ….. The display and organization of wine bottles is the heart of a successful wine bar. Wines may be displayed by country, region, color dryness, bouquet and alcohol content. There are certain requirements for storing wine. These will have to be respected to maintain quality. Wine display MUST be inviting and easily understood!

T HE C OUNTER ….. The counter is not only the focal point but also where most of the sales take place. Counters MUST be inviting, lit for the ‘mood’ and must reflect the design of the wine bar. Modern and rustic may be mixed – creative use of materials is essential.

SNACK [ SNÆK ] …. … a light quick meal eaten between or in place of main meals …

S NACK IS A MUST ….. Snacks are an integral part of a wine bar. Usually full meals are NOT served, however easy to prepare and food items are advisable. Cheese and fruit plates, hummus and pita bread, dips and dry toast etc… Snack items are not only money making items, but also help in clearing one’s pallet, and help in the sampling of different wines.