A magnum wine rack is any rack sized for 1.5 L bottles, which are taller and noticeably fatter than a standard 750 ml bottle. Most standard racks, pegs and cradles are set for 750 ml bottles, so a magnum either will not seat or will sit at an angle with too little support. Below: sizes, options, spacing and cost per bottle.
Magnum bottle dimensions vs 750 ml and Champagne
Bottles vary by producer; these typical figures come from the bottle size guide at Wineracks.com.
| Bottle | Volume | Typical height | Typical diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (Bordeaux, Burgundy) | 750 ml | 11.5 to 12.5 in | 3 to 3.25 in (Burgundy up to about 3.5 in) |
| Champagne | 750 ml | Similar to standard | About 3.5 to 3.75 in |
| Magnum | 1.5 L | About 14 in | About 4 in |
| Jeroboam (double magnum) | 3 L | 18 to 19 in | About 5 in |
A magnum is roughly an inch wider and a couple of inches longer than a Bordeaux bottle. Champagne sits in between: it is a 750 ml bottle, but its thick glass makes it wider than most still wine bottles.
Why standard racks do not fit a magnum
Label forward racks hold a bottle at two points: one under the neck and one under the base. On a standard rack those points are set for a 750 ml bottle. VintageView’s own installation guides spell out the difference:
- Vino Pins: the neck and base pins sit 7-1/2 in apart for 750 ml bottles and 8-1/2 in apart for 1.5 L bottles.
- W Series: standard racks (WS1 to WS8) use 7-1/2 in between neck and base strips and are “suitable for most 750ml bottle sizes; use W Series Magnum Rack for Champagne storage.” The Mag rack uses 8-1/2 in.
- Depth: standard Vino Pins can go three bottles deep, but magnum and Champagne pins top out at two deep, with a Magnum Spacer between the starter set and the extension.
Cork forward racks have the same problem, which is why the Vino Rails magnum version adds a curved connecting piece to keep the rods aligned under the extra weight.
Wine rack for magnum bottles: your options
Single pegs for a few statement bottles
Vino Pins Mag 1 holds one 1.5 L bottle label forward and measures 5 x 15 x 4 in with the bottle in place. Vino Pins 2 Magnum is a kit for two magnums, one behind the other (8.5 in deep), and includes the spacer, extension and magnum plotting guide. For cork forward display, Vino Rails 1 Magnum holds one 1.5 L bottle on two slim rods.
Columns: Flex and W Series Mag
Vino Pins Flex Mag 45 mounts nine magnum pin sets on a 45 in vertical strip, label forward, straight or tilted up to 45 degrees. Vino Rails Flex Mag 45 does the same cork forward (45 x 5 x 15 in, nine 1.5 L bottles). The W Series Mag Rack is 15 in wide and 45 in tall and holds 9 bottles single deep (5.25 in off the wall) or 18 double deep (10 in). VintageView rates it for most 1.5 L bottles, all 750 ml Champagne bottles and some larger Pinot Noir bottles.
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The W Series Wine Rack Frame Mag 10 is set one inch wider than the standard frame for magnums and holds 72 bottles of 1.5 L with W Series Mag racks (sold separately).
Champagne bottle wine rack and bigger formats
Because Champagne bottles are wide, the magnum racks above double as a Champagne bottle wine rack: the W Series Mag Rack and Vino Pins 2 Magnum both list Champagne. For 3 L to 6 L bottles, the W Series Big Bottle Rack holds four bottles in a 30 in tall rack.
Magnum rack spacing
| Rack | 750 ml setting | Magnum setting | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vino Pins (neck to base pin) | 7-1/2 in | 8-1/2 in | VintageView VP install guide |
| Vino Pins Flex (strip centerlines) | 7.5 in | 8.5 in | VintageView Flex install guide |
| W Series (neck to base strip) | 7-1/2 in | 8-1/2 in | VintageView W Series and MAG guides |
| W Series Mag, next column | n/a | 6-1/2 in from the second strip to the next column | VintageView MAG guide |
| W Series Mag, distance from side wall | 2-3/4 in | 3-1/4 in (2-3/4 in for Champagne) | VintageView MAG guide |
| Vino Pins, vertical gap between sets | 5 in minimum | 5 in minimum | VintageView VP install guide |
Adding 8-1/2 in and 6-1/2 in, W Series Mag columns land on 15 in centers. Vino Rails use their own hole spacing, which our Vino Rails review covers, and the full peg drilling process is in our Vino Pins installation guide. Our W Series Mag Rack listing also cites 8.5 to 10 in for magnums and 7.5 in for Champagne; those figures are not in VintageView’s MAG guide, so follow the guide and the template in the box.
Mixing standard and magnum bottles on one wall
- Evolution Wine Wall: steel Wine Rods hold standard, Champagne, Pinot Noir and magnum bottles in the same row. A magnum takes the room of two standard bottles: the Evolution Wine Wall 45 2C holds 18 750 ml or 9 1.5 L bottles single deep.
- Pegs: drill magnum sets at 8-1/2 in and standard sets at 7-1/2 in in neighboring columns. Leave wider columns for the magnums.
- W Series: run Mag racks as dedicated columns beside standard racks. Note the heights differ: the Mag Rack is 45 in tall, while a standard W Series Wine Rack 3 is 36 in, so plan your top and bottom lines.
- Bulk below: Case & Crate Bin 3 shelves are deep enough for magnums and hold 24 per column cork forward.
For depth planning across mixed walls, see 1, 2 or 3 deep wine racks.
Magnum wine rack prices per bottle
Prices are our listed prices on the date of writing. Each matches the starting price VintageView shows on vintageview.com; some VintageView finishes cost more than the starting price, so confirm your finish on the product page.
| Product | 1.5 L capacity | Our price | Per bottle |
|---|---|---|---|
| W Series Mag Rack, double deep (Matte Black or Brushed Nickel) | 18 | $135 | $7.50 |
| W Series Mag Rack, single deep (Matte Black or Brushed Nickel) | 9 | $120 | $13.33 |
| Vino Pins Mag 1 | 1 | $21 | $21.00 |
| Vino Pins 2 Magnum | 2 | $49 | $24.50 |
| Vino Pins Flex Mag 45 | 9 | $226 | $25.11 |
| Evolution Wine Wall 45 2C, single deep | 9 | from $343 | $38.11 |
| Vino Rails 1 Magnum | 1 | $43 | $43.00 |
| Vino Rails Flex Mag 45 | 9 | $431 | $47.89 |
Chrome, Golden Bronze and Gunmetal finishes on the W Series Mag Rack run $184 to $218. Magnum Vino Pins cost the same per peg as standard Vino Pins 1 ($21); magnum Vino Rails cost more than the standard $16 rail. Shipping is free on orders of $999 or more and a flat $200 below that, so a single peg order carries a large shipping cost relative to the rack. For the bigger picture on display styles, start with our wine rack and cellar storage guide or browse all VintageView racks.
Frequently asked questions
Will a magnum fit in a standard wine rack?
Usually not well. At about 4 in wide and 14 in tall, a magnum is wider and longer than the 7-1/2 in neck to base spacing on standard VintageView pegs and W Series racks allows for. Use a rack built for 1.5 L bottles.
What is the best 1.5 liter wine bottle rack for a small collection?
For one to a few bottles, Vino Pins Mag 1 pegs at $21 each let you place magnums anywhere on a wall. For nine or more, the W Series Mag Rack has the lowest cost per bottle in the table above.
Can I store Champagne on a magnum wine rack?
Yes. VintageView rates the W Series Mag Rack for all 750 ml Champagne bottles, and the Vino Pins 2 Magnum kit works for Champagne using the standard bottle layout guide.
How deep can magnum racks go?
Two bottles. Vino Pins reach two deep for magnums with a spacer, and the W Series Mag Rack comes in single (5.25 in) or double (10 in) depth.
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