Ruth’s Chris was so pleased with John’s work, they chose to write a piece on him:

The man Behind the Cellar
If you were looking to build your own customized wine cellar, and called any of the top cellar builders in the U.S., it would most likely lead to a visit from John Seitz.  His is the master cellar builder for Wine Enthusiast.  His is also the man responsible for the beautiful work done here at Ruth’s Chris in Rogers. He stopped in recently after finishing the new Ruth’s in St. Louis and I was fortunate to learn some about his line of work.
A carpenter by trade, Mr. Seitz was turned on to the idea of building wine cellars by a friend and has now been in the business for twelve years.  I like to think of him as a wine gypsy, as he travels approximately ten months out of the year.  He drives from job to job, very comfortably, in his luxury-laden American Eagle motor home.
Once on site, to create a room, John will plan and design every detail.  He takes into account what the owner likes to drink, collect, and save as well as the budget for the project.  Three to four days after the room is ready, John will go into production, usually installing storage for about 1,000 bottles per day.  His attention to detail is meticulous and the end result is always impeccable.  The tongue in groove woodwork spanning the walls is as much a work of art as the bottles it will soon store.
John Seitz’s work has introduced him to numerous celebrities, professional athletes, and CEOs.  He is given the VIP treatment when visiting wineries around the globe and his daily duties often include drinking wine on the job.  It is possible that he has found the perfect occupation for a wine lover.  John is truly a craftsman who has built a career that is tied to one of his passions.

To book your own appointment with John, fill out our Design Consultation Form or call us today at 800.377.3330.

August 25th: Livingston, New Jersey
August 27th : Traveling towards Tallahassee Florida by way of Washington D.C, Raleigh North Carolina and Atlanta, Georgia
Sept 2nd : Tallahassee Florida
Sept 8th : Lake Wylie, South Carolina
Sept 15th: Sag Harbor, N.Y
Sept 22nd: New Wine Enthusiast Mt. Kisco Office

Now for fun, can you guess where John was when this photo was taken?

Currently, John and the Wine Enthusiast Wine Cellar RV are en route from Riverside, California, to San Francisco. He is making personal visits to various West Coast customers, defining full-service wine cellar consultation and design.

As wonderful as we think John is, it looks like he’s parked himself next to a real “Super Man” in this picture. Can you guess where in the country he was when he took this photo?

To book your own appointment with John, fill out our Design Consultation Form or call us today at 800.377.3330.

He is currently traveling from Virginia Beach to…
June 1st- Los Angeles, California
June 8th-Riverside, California
June 15th- San Francisco, California

Give us a call at 1-800-377-3330 to make an appointment for John to visit you!

One of the most exciting things about having Wine Enthusiast design and build a custom wine cellar in your home, is a personal visit from John Seitz. John is not only one of our Master Wine Cellar Builders, but he travels across the country in the famous Wine Enthusiast Wine Cellar RV. Just to give you an idea of John’s travel schedule, between April 21st to May 26th, he’ll have traveled from Illinois to New York, down to Virginia, and back across the country to California, all in the name of wine cellar installation.

Check this page often to see when John’s going to be in your area. While on the road, between wine cellar jobs, John will come directly to your home, by request, to make a professional wine storage house call. He’ll take measurements and evaluate your space to determine the best wine cellar design for you. After 10 years and hundreds of wine cellars, John has literally defined full-service wine cellar consultation and design in America.

 
 
 
 
 
We have asked John to send us pictures of interesting sights, celebrities, and famous (and some not so famous) landmarks he passes along the way. Here’s one such picture, can you guess where this photo was taken?

If you see the Wine Cellar RV on the road, be sure to honk and wave hello to John. Better yet, if you want the Wine Cellar RV to visit your home, just let us know.

Have you seen the Wine Cellar RV on the road? Has John built a cellar for you? Share your story with others here.