01
Collection cataloguing
A meticulous register of wines, producers, vintages, quantities, formats and condition observations. Your collection, clearly documented and easily searchable.
AN INDEPENDENT, FOUNDER-LED SERVICESURREY · LONDON · BEYOND
CATALOGUE✣ORGANISE✣MAP✣ADVISE✣CURATE
PRIVATE COLLECTIONS, THOUGHTFULLY CURATED
The art of a
considered cellar.
Every bottle accounted for. Every vintage appreciated. We bring order, understanding and enjoyment to private wine collections through meticulous in-home cellar management.
Discuss your collection01 / THE PHILOSOPHY
A fine wine collection deserves more than a list.
Great collections grow over years, but even the most exceptional bottles can become difficult to locate, assess and enjoy. Vintages are forgotten, racks lose their order and drinking opportunities slip by.
Taylor Cellars creates a complete picture of what you own, where it is stored and when to enjoy it. We pair careful physical organisation with detailed digital records and tailored advice.
02 / OUR SERVICES
Every detail,
beautifully considered.
Choose a complete cellar commission or select the elements most valuable to your collection.
02
Organisation & mapping
Clearly labelled racks and detailed maps arranged around your preference, from reds and whites to region, producer and vintage.
03
Drinking-window guidance
Discover which wines to drink now, which to keep and which deserve attention. Bespoke recommendations to help you enjoy your cellar at its best.
04
Collection insight & advisory
Indicative market estimates, an overview of your collection and considered advice on future acquisitions, occasions and cellar development.
THE FINISHED COLLECTION
Your collection,
beautifully documented.
More than an inventory. Explore the information, recommendations and precise bottle locations that make a professionally managed cellar easier to enjoy.
TAYLOR CELLARS · PRIVATE COLLECTION REGISTERINTERACTIVE SAMPLE · FICTIONAL COLLECTION
COLLECTION OVERVIEW
Every bottle, accounted for.
One clear view of the collection, its estimated value and its drinking readiness.
Drinking readiness By bottle
WHAT THE CLIENT RECEIVES
A living, editable record.
A searchable Microsoft Excel register, linked rack locations, a drinking plan and a personalised overview of the wines in the collection.
The completed workbook is provided following the agreed cellar commission.
THE WINE REGISTER
Find a wine in seconds.
Search by producer, wine, region or vintage. See bottle counts, locations and drinking guidance.
| Wine / vintage | Style / region | Qty | Location | Drinking guidance |
|---|
THE CELLAR ATLAS
Every wine has its place.
Racks arranged by colour and region, then producer and vintage. Select a position to see its contents.
Schematic rack illustration, not an architectural plan. Actual cellars are mapped to their physical dimensions.
THE DRINKING REPORT
Know what to open next.
Priorities reflect wines approaching or beyond the end of their estimated drinking window, not simply their age.
An exceeded drinking window is a prompt for review, not proof that a bottle is spoiled. Actual advice depends on vintage, producer, storage and bottle condition.
Every example here uses fictional collection details and illustrative values and drinking windows. Your own report would be researched, checked and tailored to your bottles.
Enquire about your cellarTHE TAYLOR CELLARS APPROACH
Know what you own.
Enjoy what you have.
A perfectly organised cellar is not simply about record keeping. It's about being able to choose the right wine, at the right moment, without uncertainty.
Explore the experience03 / THE EXPERIENCE
From first conversation
to final flourish.
Every engagement is carefully scoped before a bottle is touched.
Discover
We discuss your collection, priorities, storage layout and preferred organisation method.
Document
We identify and record the wines, bottle counts and locations, with careful attention to condition and provenance information.
Organise
Where agreed, we arrange bottles by colour, region, producer and vintage, then verify the final shelf and rack positions.
Present
You receive your digital inventory, cellar map and tailored drinking recommendations, with a personal handover.
04 / INTERACTIVE DEMONSTRATION
Your cellar,
at your fingertips.
Explore an illustrative collection arranged by style and region. Select a rack, then choose any bottle position.
TAYLOR CELLARS / COLLECTION REGISTERDEMONSTRATION ONLY
RED WINES · BORDEAUX · 12 POSITIONS
Select a position to reveal its wine details.
05 / BESPOKE QUOTATIONS
No two cellars are
quite the same.
From a small collection requiring a clear inventory to an extensive cellar needing careful reorganisation and ongoing management, every commission is tailored to you.
Request a personal quotationHOW YOUR QUOTATION IS PREPARED
01
Collection size
Approximate number of bottles, different wines and formats.
02
Services required
Cataloguing, physical organisation, mapping, drinking guidance and advisory.
03
Cellar & access
Location, shelving arrangement and any special handling considerations.
04
Level of detail
Research depth, condition documentation and presentation requirements.
Tell us a little about your collection and we'll discuss the scope before preparing a tailored quotation.
TC
INDEPENDENT · PERSONAL · PRECISE
06 / ABOUT THE FOUNDER
Personal service.
A considered eye.
Taylor Cellars was founded by Tommy Taylor, drawing on experience in fine dining, hospitality management and wine education.
The approach is straightforward: listen carefully, handle every collection with respect and create a cellar that is easier to understand and more rewarding to enjoy.
Tommy TaylorFOUNDER · TAYLOR CELLARS
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
A few things
worth knowing.
How much does a cellar commission cost?+
Every collection and brief is different. Your quotation is based on the approximate size of your cellar, the services you require, the complexity of the collection and the level of research involved.
Will you reorganise the entire cellar?+
Only if you would like us to. We agree the organisation method with you in advance and handle bottles carefully. Collections may be arranged by colour, region, producer and vintage while respecting existing cases and fragile wines.
What will I receive at the end?+
Depending on the agreed scope, you can receive an editable digital inventory, a cellar location map, drinking-window priorities, indicative market value information and a personal handover.
Can you value my wines?+
We can research indicative market estimates for collection-management purposes. Formal insurance, probate or sale valuations may require a separate qualified specialist.
Can you help source wines for me?+
We can discuss collection development and introductions to wine merchants, with any sale of alcohol handled by appropriately authorised sellers and any referral arrangements disclosed.
07 / PRIVATE ENQUIRIES
Let's talk about
your collection.
Share a few details about your cellar and the service you have in mind. We'll discuss what is involved and prepare a quotation suited to your requirements.
BASED IN SURREY
Serving clients in Surrey, London and surrounding counties.
Your collection is personal. All enquiries and collection details are handled privately and professionally.