Rutherford, Napa · Hospitality
Auberge du Soleil
Flagship cellar transformation for a celebrated hospitality property.
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Full-service care for wine and the people who collect it
How can we care
for your collection?
Wine cellar design, private storage and collection management in Los Angeles.
StoragePrivate storage, receiving & member accessRefrigerationRepair, maintenance & system careCellar DesignCustom design, construction & commissioningManagementInventory, receiving & bottle taggingConsultingValuation, acquisition & collection guidanceCooling EstimatorEstimate your cooling requirements
Not sure where to begin? Schedule a consultation →Our point of view
More than a place
to keep wine.
Liquid Assets Cellars protects the conditions, systems and decisions that shape an exceptional collection.
From a custom cellar or urgent refrigeration concern to inventory, valuation and secure storage, we make the next step clear—and the collecting experience easier to enjoy.
Specialized wine-cellar experience since 2008.Find the right service →
Cellar design & construction
Built around
every way
you collect.
Every collection deserves thoughtful care—whether it is a few meaningful cases, a growing assortment or a purpose-built cellar. We bring the collection, the space, climate, craftsmanship and long-term goals into one practical process.
Emergency collection supportWhen the unexpected puts a collection at riskView options
Fire, flood, cooling loss, relocation or another disruption can demand fast decisions. Call us. When capacity and conditions allow, we can help assess options for receiving, temporary storage or relocation while you focus on the larger situation.
Call 818-764-WINE for priority help →- Consultation & site review
- Design & proposal
- Installation & commissioning
- Ongoing maintenance
Selected work
Proof lives
in the details.
Residential, hospitality and specialty work—presented with client privacy in mind.
Los Angeles · Hospitality
L.A. Restaurant cellar
A glass-enclosed wine wall designed as part of the dining experience.
Los Angeles · Residential
Modern Residential Cellar
A contemporary glass wine wall integrated into the surrounding living space.
Los Angeles area · Residential
Dining-Room Feature Cellar
A symmetrical feature cellar that brings the collection into the room.
Los Angeles area · Residential
Entertainment Center Conversion
Existing built-in millwork reimagined as a purpose-built wine cellar.
Los Angeles area · Residential
Residential Cellar Conversion
Featured on a popular home-renovation television series.
Pasadena · Residential
Pasadena Cellar Conversion
A complete progression from original cabinetry through construction to finished glass cellar.
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Los Angeles area · Custom fabrication
Birdseye Maple Cellar
A freestanding cellar crafted as a complete furniture-quality solution.
Los Angeles area · Specialty construction
Residential Dry-Aging Room
A custom residential meat dry-aging room with a Himalayan salt wall finish.
Custom woodwork · Wine racking
Craftsmanship Details
Detailed woodwork and custom wine racking, from workshop fabrication to the finished cellar.
Refrigeration & maintenance
Keep the cellar working.
Diagnostics, repair and preventive maintenance help protect cellar conditions and catch developing problems earlier.
- Diagnostics & repair
- Preventive maintenance
- Controls & upgrades
Maintenance intervalsView intervals
Every six months
Preferred for system health, filters, controls and performance.
Every twelve months
An annual option when appropriate for the system and operating conditions.
Collection management
Every bottle.
Clearly accounted for.
Collection management should feel discreet, orderly and personal. We maintain the information behind the collection, receive and inspect deliveries, and keep every bottle easier to locate—at our facility, in your home or in your restaurant.
Emergency collection responseManagement serviceWhen the collection needs to move now, we can manage the full sequence.
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Following fire, flood, refrigeration failure, construction, relocation or another disruption, LAC can assess the collection and—when capacity, access and conditions allow—coordinate removal, protective packing, transport to LAC, temporary storage and return when the destination is ready.
- Remove & packCareful collection handling and protective packing at the affected location.
- Transport & storeCoordinated movement to LAC and secure temporary storage.
- DocumentOptional inventory, condition notes and placement records.
- Return & placeReturn transport with optional cellar placement or reorganization.
Collector education
Ten things every collector
should know.
Practical knowledge for protecting, organizing and enjoying wine—whether it lives at home, at LAC or in more than one place.
01Insure the collection wherever it lives
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LAC protects its facility and operations; collectors remain responsible for wine coverage at home and in off-site storage. Ask your insurance professional whether a rider or scheduled collection coverage can be added to an existing policy.
02Temperature stability matters
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A steady cellar near its intended range is usually more important than chasing a perfect single reading.
03Humidity supports the whole cellar
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Appropriate humidity helps protect corks, labels, cases and the cellar environment.
04Know who to call before a failure
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Keep your refrigeration service and emergency collection contacts available before the cellar begins warming.
05Inventory is part of protection
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Accurate bottle, location and value records support everyday enjoyment, insurance conversations and emergency decisions.
06Photograph important bottles and cases
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Condition records can help establish provenance and document a collection over time.
07Receiving deserves a process
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Heat exposure, leakage, ullage and shipping damage should be noticed before a bottle disappears into the cellar.
08Maintenance is preventative care
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Regular system service can surface developing problems before they become collection-threatening events.
09Plan moves around the wine
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Packing, transport, climate, timing and the destination layout should be coordinated as one project.
10A collection should remain enjoyable
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Good organization, drinking-window context and clear placement make the right bottle easier to find and open.
About collection insuranceRead guidance
In many cases, adding appropriate wine coverage to an existing policy may be considerably more economical than purchasing a separate standalone policy. Coverage and terms vary; tell your insurance professional the collection’s value and every place it is stored, and confirm the coverage in writing.
Private wine consulting
Good decisions
begin with
context.
Valuing a collection. Deciding what to buy, drink, hold or sell. Planning for an estate or a new direction. We bring experience and discretion to the decisions that shape a collection.
ValuationAcquisitionDrink / holdCollection sales
Market contextView research tools
Wine-Searcher and Wine Market Journal support valuation and pricing research. They are market-reference tools—not replacements for a maintained collection inventory record.
Private storage & membership
A considered home
for your collection.
Private storage from 12-case lockers to customizable walk-in rooms, supported by thoughtful receiving, access and collector service.
55°FOperating temperature target
50%+Humidity conditions
24/7Client access
SecureMonitored controlled entry
Storage with thoughtful service
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- Receiving and inspection
- Lounge and sorting area
- Private member events
- Tasting area access
- Collector assistance
Ready to become a member? Contact our team to arrange storage and get started.
Our storage targets support long-term wine care; conditions may vary during maintenance or equipment service.
The member experience
A cellar can protect wine.
A place can build relationships.
The lounge, tasting area and member gatherings extend the experience beyond storage—creating space to share a bottle, learn something new and enjoy the company around it.
Explore membership →Start a conversation
How can we help
with your collection?
Tell us how we can help. Your request will begin with the Liquid Assets Cellars team, and we’ll respond within one business day.
818-764-WINEinfo@lacellars.com12134 Sherman Way
North Hollywood, CA 91605Clients: 24/7 access
Non-clients: by appointment only · 8am–5pm
North Hollywood, CA 91605Clients: 24/7 access
Non-clients: by appointment only · 8am–5pm
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