COMPANY
Sorrells has been at the forefront of bespoke wine cellar design for over 75 years. Founded in 1947, we’ve grown into one of the UK’s leading names in luxury wine storage – renowned for our attention to detail, high-quality materials, and elegant joinery.
Based in our dedicated manufacturing HQ in Essex, our entire team works under one roof, from design and project management to precision craftsmanship and installation. This in-house approach ensures complete control over quality, timelines, and the final finish.
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Process
We treat each project as unique, but our working process remains reliable and consistent;
We begin with a detailed consultation to understand the project;
- Location and project overview
- Purpose of the wine space (e.g. long-term wine storage, statement wine display, etc)
- Wine collection storage needs (e.g. cases, large formats, quantity, champagne, wine types etc)
- Design style (e.g. traditional/contemporary, maximalist/minimalist) and material choices (e.g. wood, glass, metal etc)
- Environmental and technical factors (e.g. temperature control, humidity, lighting and site access)
We visit your site to take detailed measurements and assess practical considerations to understand the physical context for technical accuracy. We often take photos of anything we need to consider and we help identify any issues that might arise and communicate this with you and the Sorrells team.
Our in-house designers take their lead from all information provided so far and translate the vision into a presentation to you using;
- High-quality 3D rendered images and technical drawings
- Real samples of finishes and materials (e.g. wood, metal, ironmongery etc)
Further design considerations between you and the creative team continue until you are totally satisfied and ready to approve and proceed.
On approval, we prepare full and detailed technical drawings and specifications;
- Construction details
- Climate control and integration
- Joinery, glass and metalwork
- Lighting
- Architectural plans
No aspect of Sorrells’ production is outsourced. We maintain complete control over every aspect of production, from cabinetry and bespoke climate control systems to the intricate metalwork, by keeping it all in-house. Clients are always welcome to visit and see their project being made.
Your project is delivered and installed by our own expert fitting teams. Once complete, we conduct a full handover to confirm all systems work and fittings and finishes meet your expectations.
All Sorrells projects come with a comprehensive warranty for;
- Joinery and Metal (cabinetry, frames and fittings)
- Temperature control (with optional service packages )
We provide practical advice on wine storage, equipment use, and long-term care. We also give maintenance guidance, servicing and any post-installation support you may need.