Mahogany is revered for its versatility, richness, and beauty, but that quality can come at a high price. It must also be transported from forests thousands of miles away, making mahogany one of the less “green” options when it comes to wood species.  

New Englanders are fortunate; we’ve got an abundance of pine, another type of wood that grows naturally across our forests. It also provides a similar level of beauty at a far lower cost.

It’s because of pine’s beauty, workability, and affordability that led Green Cabinetworks, a premier design/build firm specializing in high-end wine and cigar storage, to integrate this venerable wood as an option in their wine racking product lines.

“We wanted to offer wine racking and other products made of pine that meets our customers’ high standards, but are still affordable,” said Green Cabinetworks President Charles Griffiths. Most people may be surprised to learn that pine doesn’t just look good; it’s easy to work with across a variety of products.

“Pine takes stain and lacquer well, and is very reliable,” mentioned Stefanie Phillips, Green Cabinetworks Marketing Specialist. “Plus, it’s very easy for our craftsmen to build beautiful wine racking and other wine storage products that blend seamlessly into homes with a rustic New England or classic American style.”

But it’s not just any pine that Green Cabinetworks utilizes; they take pains to source the highest quality clear northern white pine grown in New England for use in all their products, including racks, bins, casework, accessories, and packages.“ Just based on looks, you wouldn’t know that pine costs, on average, 20% less than mahogany,” noted Phillips. “And it’s because it’s harvested in New England, we know we’re maintaining regional jobs, and reducing our products’ carbon footprint.”

The testimonials of Green Cabinetworks’ customers often provide the best insight into the superior value that pine provides. “My husband and I are so pleased with the work Green Cabinetworks did,” exclaimed one New Hampshire homeowner. “Our pine wine cellar is gorgeous, and our neighbors were really surprised on how little we had to spend for such aesthetic value.”