Cigars and Wine

With it getting harder and harder to find places to be able to enjoy cigars and wine together...many customers are now asking for Joseph & Curtis to install "smoke eaters" or fans so that they can enjoy a cigar with their wine. In some cases we build the venting systems in either the wine cellar or the adjacent wine tasting room.



We have been selling humidors for years all around the world, but in the last few years our customers have pushed us into full blown cabinetry to fit within the custom rooms we build (built into the racking) or other cabinetry. The cabinets can be built to any size and are always lined with Spanish cedar.



We usually supply the customer with one of our humidification systems (battery or plug in) for cigar freshness.

(SNEAK PEEK shhhh - we just supplied a humidification system to a client DIY NETWORK "MAN CAVES" which will be featured in season 3. Stay tuned to our blog for the full story and don't forget to watch the episode on DIY!)

We can build the humidor cabinets with almost any wood species...but if its in a climate controlled space you want to use a species that can handle the cold and humidity. Check out our previous blog article titled "Which wood species is right for your custom wine cellar?" for more information.



In any and all of our humidors we offer custom engraving...Whether you want text or even a logo engraved on your humidor, Joseph & Curtis can make it happen for you. If you would like a logo engraved, please contact us first so we can arrange for you to email us the image.

Check out the Napoli Humidor engraved with our logo.



Check out the Monte Carlo Humidor engraved with the New York Yankees emblem.

Please feel free to contact us regarding any humidors, cigar lighters, humidification systems or cigar cutters. Please allow 1-3 weeks for custom cabinet style humidors.

Cheers!

The Wine Loft in Long Branch, NJ

Joseph & Curtis recently completed The Wine Loft in Long Branch NJ which features a custom wine cellar and a 19' custom wine rack. The scene at the wine loft is like a very cool living room...a place to just hang out and have a glass of wine.



There are several comfortable couches as well as a bar, and yes a loft area with leather couches and a terrific view of the 19' custom wine racks that highlight the bar area.





Joseph & Curtis also built a custom wine cellar on the first floor with a window and cooling system.



The wine loft offers over 50 wines by the glass and well over 100 wines by the bottle as well as sparkling wines,ports, and all spirits. The wine loft also has a terrific menu (much like tapas but not Spanish) our choice is the filet mignon salad and the artisan cheese selections. The wine loft offers catering for private parties from as little as 10 to as many as 100.



The wine loft opens Saturday March 21 and is located at Pier Village 32 Laird st, Long Branch NJ. We highly recommend The Wine Loft for their outstanding wine list, the food, and relaxed and upscale setting.

Cheers!

Closet Wine Cellar Conversion

Not everyone is blessed with a room big enough for a true wine cellar. Please do not let that stop you. Most wine cellars are in the 8 x 10 and up range...but we have been noticing for the past couple of years clients asking us to think outside of the box and come up with other rooms (like a closet, bathroom, dining room, or even a master bedroom...just kidding on the master bedroom)



One such space was for a client in Scotch Plains, NJ...this client had a basement which already had a pool table and television area...that left us with two options: 1. mechanical room 2. a closet. We chose the closet (4 x 8) because it gave the client a great area for the cooling system to vent and for the condensate (the mechanical room)to discharge.



Once we started the demolition we went right to work on the floor (ceramic tile) and the vapor barrier (because we added cooling) and insulation and electric.

After those steps were complete we began to re-rock (mold resist) to paint ready walls...at this point we were able to take final dims and begin building the mahogany wine racks for the new wine cellar. While the racks were being built we also had our painter prime and paint the room (olive).



The custom wine racks consisted of adjustable shelving for bulk storage, high reveal display rows, diamond bins and of course our muralist creating a wonderful backdrop for the custom arch. We then installed a mahogany glass door so that the outside living space would have a complete view inside the wine cellar.



We are now in the process of converting that space into a tasting room...stay tuned.

Cheers!