Rosehill Wine Cellars Inc. 1686 Mattawa Avenue
Mississauga, ONL4X 1K2
905-275-0979888.253.6807
RosehillWineCellars.com
Toronto
Just as a great wine is the culmination of a long series of steps governed by talent,
tradition, and expertise, so too is a great wine cellar. A masterfully constructed
wine cellar combines the right materials and cooling equipment with expert design,
fabrication, and installation.
Under the Rosehill banner, owner Gary LaRose leads a construction firm which designs and
builds custom cellars in private homes, clubs, and restaurants. The construction operations
are supported by Rosehill’s dedicated state-of-the-art wine rack manufacturing facility, and a
retail store/showroom that offers the wine service items and accessories.
In the mid-90s Gary was involved in high-end interior renovations and was engaged to do
some work for Wine Access editor David Lawrason. During the course of the home renovation,
David introduced Gary to the joys of tasting and the curatorial aspects of building a collection.
Gary soon found himself enrolled in one of David’s wine courses. This course was a turning
point in Gary’s life, and he fell in love with the kinship, the discussions, and the experience
of enjoying wine with likeminded aficionados. This new appreciation led to an epiphany to
combine his passion for building and his new-found passion for wine. From this combination
Rosehill Wine Cellars was born, and a new direction in design and construction of custom
wine cellars began. Gary now firmly believes that you can only build great wine cellars if
you have extensive construction knowledge and an understanding of the sensitivities of
wine storage.
Top right: A focal point is created by the use of a barrel ceiling and open niche on the back wall. All Heart Redwood racking has interesting details with pilasters and trim. Black granite counter and multi colour floor slate adds to the warmth of this room.
Bottom right: The angle display in the natural walnut racking is a great way to view labels while keeping the cork wet.
Facing page: The famous tower of walnut wine racking inside the Aria Ristorante in downtown Toronto stretches 23 feet high and is functional as well as a showcase for the restaurant’s impressive collection. Photographs courtesy of Rosehill Wine Cellars
Rosehill Wine Cellars
Gary runs the construction arm of the business, a
venture robust enough to require three full-time crews,
while his wife, Sue, helms the retail side of the operation
shipping wine storage, serveware, and accessories
around the world. Their subsidiary, Rosehill Wine Racks,
is a dedicated 15,000-square-foot factory where
computer-aided manufacturing brings dream cellar
scenarios to life. High-tech, precision manufacturing
using German and Italian machinery transforms raw
material into installation-ready components for custom
cellars. For the tradesperson or do-it-yourself builder,
Rosehill also produces Premier Cru Kit Racks, prefab
components that can be shipped quickly, are easy to
install, and offer the very best in quality. Rosehill supports
their hands-on customers with construction tips and
an online layout guide to shepherd them through the
process of configuring and installing racking systems.
Right: Walnut racking with a tasting table with an onyx top and lighting from underneath shows the creative fun that can be had with cellar design and materials.
Above: Walnut millwork along with the vaulted ceiling covered in slice bricks provides a unique and old world look which is warm and inviting.
Facing page: A famous Canadian rock star commissioned a contemporary design of dark-stained maple to elegantly store a variety of bottle types.Photographs courtesy of Rosehill Wine Cellars
In addition to industry standard redwood, Rosehill offers
a choice of racking materials including sapele, walnut,
white oak, maple, Douglas fir, and cherry.
As old and storied as wine appreciation may be, its
gadgetry continues to evolve. Rosehill’s retail website
and showroom offer an unparalleled collection of
glassware, handcrafted sommelier glasses, furniture
constructed from reclaimed wine barrels, decanters,
Left: In a custom-built walnut wine cabinet in a Yorkville condo, bottles are displayed in a horizontal position on metal frames so that the labels can be viewed. A water cool ducted unit controls temperature throughout the cabinet.
Facing page: A variety of racks, all done in natural Sapele, allow for an interesting mix of storage options consisting of angle displays, 12-bottle bins, solid diamond bins, and an arch with a niche on the back elevation. A barrel ceiling was created to take advantage of the ten-foot ceiling height.Photographs courtesy of Rosehill Wine Cellars
and a host of wine region maps of the world’s greatest
grape-producing areas. One of the greatest assets of
Rosehill is the knowledge and expertise that the long-
term staff has accumulated over the years. They are
able to assist customers with any topic ranging from
wine cellars, racking, cooling units, wine cabinets, and
accessories. In this business, knowledge grows only
from years of experience with many diversified wine
storage situations. Whether customers drop into the
showroom to browse and chat or surf the website,
Rosehill’s years of hands-on experience ensure that
customers will always find solutions to their storage and
accessory needs.
Complementing Rosehill’s expertise in building custom
cellars for private clients—ranging from bank CEOs and
mining company executives to rock musicians and NHL
hockey players—its commercial installations include the
2011 ARIDO Award-winning Aria Ristorante, Platinum
Lounge at the Air Canada Center, Eleven, Far Niente,
Canoe, Soto Soto, The National Club, The Albany
Club, Casino Niagara, and several wineries in the
Niagara Peninsula.
With expertise developed through their passion and
experience in building extraordinary wine cellars since
1995, the Rosehill team has every stage of wine storage
and service covered.