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Best Wine Glass Rack: 5 Stemware Racks Compared

Five wine glass racks compared on maker specs: under-cabinet, wall-mounted and countertop stemware racks, with capacity, materials and mounting.

By Wine Blue Book editorial teamUpdated 6 min read

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Our picks at a glance

  1. Best under-cabinet

    Oenophilia Under Cabinet Stemware Rack

    Up to nine glasses under a kitchen cabinet for about $20, hardware included.

    • Up to 9 stems
    • Stainless steel
    • Under-cabinet
    Check price on Amazon
  2. Best wall-mounted

    VintageView W Series Stemware Rack

    Steel wall rack in three depths that extends side by side as you add glasses.

    • 2, 4 or 6 glasses
    • 13 in wide
    • Steel
    Check price on Amazon
  3. Best bottle and glass combo

    Oenophilia Wine Bar Stemware & Bottle Wall Rack

    Six bottles, eight glasses and a top shelf in one wall unit.

    • 8 stems + 6 bottles
    • 27.5 in wide
    • Wall-mounted
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  4. Best countertop

    Oenophilia Fusion 16 Stemware & Decanter Rack

    Dries eight glasses and a decanter, then folds flat.

    • 8 stems + 1 decanter
    • Folds flat
    • Chrome
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  5. Best minimalist

    VintageView Vino Series Stemware 2

    Slim aluminum rods that hold two glasses on any wall, with a lifetime warranty.

    • 2 glasses
    • Aluminum
    • Lifetime warranty
    Check price on Amazon

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A wine glass rack holds stemmed glasses upside down by their bases, under a cabinet, on a wall or on the counter, so they take less shelf space and stay dust-free. The right one depends on where you have room: an under-cabinet rack for the kitchen, a wall-mounted rack for a bar or dining room, or a countertop rack if you mostly need somewhere to dry glasses. Our overall pick is the Oenophilia Under Cabinet Stemware Rack, which holds up to nine glasses for about $20. Below are five racks compared on what their makers publish.

How we chose

We don’t test racks. Every capacity, size, material and mounting detail here comes from the maker’s own product page, opened in October 2026, and is listed in the Sources box. We picked current racks from makers that sell wine storage, and covered the three ways people store stemware: under a cabinet, on a wall and on the counter. Prices are rough bands from the makers’ own US stores in October 2026, never Amazon prices. Our full method is on how we rate wine and accessories.

Wine glass racks compared

Wine glass rackGlasses (maker)MountingMaterialSize (maker)Price band (Oct 2026)
Oenophilia Under Cabinet Stemware RackUp to 9Under a cabinetStainless steelNot statedAround $20
VintageView W Series Stemware Rack2, 4 or 6WallSteel13 in wide; 5.75–12.5 in deep$46 to $73
Oenophilia Wine Bar Wall Rack8 (plus 6 bottles)WallNot stated (gunmetal finish)27.5 x 9 x 10.5 inAround $88
Oenophilia Fusion 168 (plus 1 decanter)CountertopChrome finish21.5 x 14 x 12 inAround $44
VintageView Vino Series Stemware 22WallAluminumAbout 8 x 2.5 x 7.5 in$16 to $23

The best wine glass racks

Oenophilia Under Cabinet Stemware Rack

Who it’s for: kitchens where the cabinets are full but the space under them is empty.

Key specs (Oenophilia):

  • Holds up to nine stems.
  • Mounts to the underside of a cabinet; mounting hardware included.
  • Stainless steel.

The trade-off: Oenophilia doesn’t publish the rack’s dimensions or the largest base it takes, so measure the space under your cabinet and the foot of your biggest glass before ordering. We’d also avoid hanging glasses over the stove.

At about $20 on Oenophilia’s site in October 2026, it is the simplest way to free up a shelf. In our view, it’s the first rack to try in a kitchen. Check the Oenophilia under-cabinet stemware rack on Amazon.

VintageView W Series Stemware Rack

Who it’s for: a home bar or wine wall where glasses should be on display, and where you might add more racks later.

Key specs (VintageView):

  • Holds 2 glasses (single deep), 4 (double deep) or 6 (triple deep).
  • Takes standard stemmed glasses up to 4 3/8 inches across.
  • 13 inches wide and 4 inches tall (11 inches with glasses in place); 5.75, 9 or 12.5 inches deep.
  • Steel, in five finishes; installs on drywall, wood and other surfaces, on its own or above or below a W Series bottle column.
  • Connects side by side to more racks; VintageView says each extension adds 50% capacity.

The trade-off: capacity per dollar is lower than the under-cabinet rack. You’re paying for a modular system that lines up with VintageView’s wall-mounted bottle racks.

It sold for $46 to $73 on VintageView’s site in October 2026, depending on depth and finish. We’d choose it for a bar wall. Check the VintageView W Series stemware rack on Amazon.

Oenophilia Wine Bar Wall Rack

Who it’s for: a small apartment or kitchen nook that needs bottle and glass storage in one piece.

Key specs (Oenophilia):

  • Holds six bottles and eight stems.
  • A top shelf for extra storage.
  • 27.5 inches wide, 9 deep, 10.5 tall; gunmetal finish (the feature list on the same page also says metallic silver).
  • Wall-mounted.

The trade-off: six bottles is a small collection, and a wall rack gives them no protection from a warm room. It’s for the bottles you’ll open soon.

It sold for about $88 on Oenophilia’s site in October 2026. Check the Oenophilia wine bar wall rack on Amazon.

Oenophilia Fusion 16 Stemware Rack

Who it’s for: people who hand-wash good glasses and need somewhere to dry them, more than a permanent home for them.

Key specs (Oenophilia):

  • Holds eight stems and one decanter; Oenophilia says hanging the glasses lets air circulate and prevents water spots.
  • 21.5 inches wide, 14 deep, 12 tall; chrome finish.
  • Rubber-tipped legs that fold flat for storage.

The trade-off: despite the “16” in the name, Oenophilia’s own description says eight glasses plus a decanter. It also takes up counter space while it’s open.

It sold for about $44 on Oenophilia’s site in October 2026. Our pick if you own a decanter, since it dries one along with the glasses. Check the Oenophilia Fusion stemware rack on Amazon.

VintageView Vino Series Stemware 2

Who it’s for: anyone who wants two good glasses on show, or a few pairs spaced along a wine wall.

Key specs (VintageView):

  • Holds two wine glasses (most sizes) on slim rods that stick out from the wall.
  • About 8 by 2.5 by 7.5 inches on a wood or stud mount, 8 by 3.25 by 8 inches on drywall with collars.
  • Aluminum, in five finishes; drywall collars are required for drywall, and the mounting hardware is included.
  • Lifetime warranty.

The trade-off: two glasses per piece. For a full set of eight you’d mount four, and drill a lot of holes.

It sold for $16 to $23 on VintageView’s site in October 2026. Check the VintageView Vino Series stemware rack on Amazon.

What to look for in a wine glass rack

Capacity, and why it varies

Glass counts are approximate. A rack holds glasses by the base, so wide Burgundy or Bordeaux bowls need more room than narrow white-wine glasses, and the same channel fits fewer of them. Oenophilia says “up to” nine; VintageView gives a maximum glass diameter of 4 3/8 inches. Measure the foot of your largest glass and the space you have before you buy.

Mounting

  • Under-cabinet racks screw into the bottom of a wall cabinet. Check that the cabinet floor is thick enough for the screws.
  • Wall-mounted racks need proper anchors or a stud. VintageView requires collars for drywall on its Vino Series.
  • Countertop racks need no tools, but use counter space.
  • Ceiling-hung racks over an island look striking, but the one we found from Wine Enthusiast is discontinued, so none made this list.

Materials

The makers list stainless steel for Oenophilia’s under-cabinet rack, steel for the VintageView W Series and aluminum for the Vino Series; the Fusion 16 has a chrome finish. If you prefer the look of a wooden rack, we’d keep it away from the sink and dishwasher steam.

Storing glasses well

Wine Enthusiast’s glass storage guide gives a few simple rules. Make sure glasses are clean, polished and above all dry before you put them away. On shelves, sturdy glasses with a thick rim can stand upside down, but delicate thin-rimmed glasses are safer upright. And leave half an inch to an inch between glasses so they don’t knock together. A hanging rack solves the last two by design, which is why we’d use one for any glasses you care about.

Tip: Stemless glasses and tumblers can’t hang. If your set is mostly stemless, a shelf or cabinet is the better home.

Frequently asked questions

Is it better to hang wine glasses or store them in a cabinet?

Both work. Hanging racks hold glasses upside down by the base, which keeps dust out of the bowl and, as Wine Enthusiast notes, fits more glasses into one place. In a cabinet, Wine Enthusiast suggests leaving half an inch to an inch between glasses.

Should wine glasses be stored upside down?

On a hanging rack they always are. On shelves, Wine Enthusiast says sturdy glasses with a thicker rim or foot can go upside down, but delicate thin-rimmed glasses are safer standing right side up.

How many glasses fit on an under-cabinet wine glass rack?

It depends on the rack and on the size of your glasses' bases. Oenophilia's under-cabinet rack holds up to nine stems; racks with more channels hold more.

Do wine glass racks fit stemless glasses?

No. Stemware racks hold glasses by the base and stem, so stemless glasses and tumblers need a shelf or cabinet instead.

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Before you go

Short on time? Here are our picks

  1. Best under-cabinet

    Oenophilia Under Cabinet Stemware Rack

    Up to nine glasses under a kitchen cabinet for about $20, hardware included.

    Check price
  2. Best wall-mounted

    VintageView W Series Stemware Rack

    Steel wall rack in three depths that extends side by side as you add glasses.

    Check price
  3. Best bottle and glass combo

    Oenophilia Wine Bar Stemware & Bottle Wall Rack

    Six bottles, eight glasses and a top shelf in one wall unit.

    Check price

Prices change often; Amazon shows the current price. As an Amazon Associate, Wine Blue Book earns from qualifying purchases.