Doug Sims
Founder, Builder & Wine Cellar Cowboy
About Us
Meet the “Cowboys”
The hands behind every detail.
I love to have fun…in my designs, with my clients and throughout my life. In Colorado 2010 I found myself on the back porch of my family’s cabin one day, drinking wine with my father Bill, brother Steve, Cousin Dan and his son Graham. These men have all been instrumental in my journey as builder and in life. As we enjoyed a nice red wine we were brainstorming what we could do in the construction industry that would be unique and fun.
Wine Cellar Cowboys was born from that session and I have never looked back. My goal was to take our construction knowledge and apply it specifically to design, construction and especially the unique finishes used for wine storage. So if you are ready…lets have some fun!
A wine cellar should feel like it has always belonged.
The best cellars do more than protect a collection. They become part of the architecture, the way a home is lived in, and the stories shared around the table.
That is why every Wine Cellar Cowboys project begins with listening. We learn the space, the collection, and the feeling you want to create before we draw the first line or select the first material.
Honest materials. Exacting standards.
The Western influence in our work is not a costume. It is a way of building—independent, resourceful, straightforward, and committed to doing the job right.
We pair that mindset with thoughtful design and modern cellar performance, creating rooms that feel substantial today and grow more distinctive with time.
Meet the craftsmen. The hands behind every detail.
Wine Cellar Cowboys brings together designers, builders, finish specialists, and climate experts who share one standard: thoughtful work, done right.
From the first measurement to the final temperature check, our team stays connected to the project and accountable for the complete room.
One team. One standard.
01
Design & Planning
Translating your collection, architecture, and ideas into one clear cellar vision.
02
Craft & Construction
Building custom racking, cabinetry, and architectural details with precision and care.
03
Climate & Commissioning
Fine-tuning the systems that protect your wine and keep the room performing beautifully.
Three principles.
One way of working.
A cellar can be beautiful on day one. Our job is to make sure it performs, belongs, and keeps earning its place for years to come.
Listen first
Your collection, architecture, and routines set the direction. Every decision starts there.
Engineer the unseen
Climate, insulation, vapor control, and lighting are resolved with the same care as the finishes.
Build
Precise fabrication, respectful installation, and clear communication from first sketch to handoff.
Let's build a room worth raising a glass to.
Tell us about your space, your collection, and what you want the room to feel like.