BAMEOS 2-Tier Bamboo Wine Rack Review: a simple countertop rack that keeps bottles in line

I’ve been trying to tame the random wine bottles rolling around my kitchen for a while, so I grabbed this BAMEOS 2-tier bamboo wine rack to see if a basic countertop rack would actually help. I’m not a collector with a cellar, I just usually have 4–8 bottles hanging around from Costco or the supermarket, and they end up stuffed on top of the fridge or in a cabinet. This rack is supposed to hold 8 bottles and sit on pretty much any flat surface, so I tested it on the counter, in a pantry shelf, and on top of my fridge.

Out of the box, it’s exactly what it claims: a small bamboo rack, two tiers, four bottles per level. No hidden compartments, no weird gimmicks. I wasn’t looking for something fancy, just something that keeps the bottles from rolling and keeps the corks horizontal so they don’t dry out. On paper, the dimensions looked reasonable: about 16.8 inches wide, 9.25 deep, and 7 inches high, which is low enough to slide under most upper cabinets.

In practice, the first thing I paid attention to was: does it feel cheap or flimsy, and is the assembly annoying? I’m not into spending half an evening building a little rack. The assembly here is straightforward. You line up the side pieces and the cross pieces, put in the screws, and you’re done. No tools circus, no guessing which part is which. It took me maybe 10–15 minutes at a calm pace, including opening the box and tossing the packaging.

After using it for a couple of weeks, loading and unloading bottles, I’d say it does what it’s supposed to do without trying to be more than it is. It’s not some design statement, and it’s not built like a tank, but for a simple 8-bottle rack that lives on a counter or in a cabinet, it’s pretty solid. There are a few small things that could be better, especially if you use a lot of odd-shaped or oversized bottles, but for regular daily use it gets the job done without drama.

Looking at the price and the Amazon rating (around 4.5/5 with over a thousand reviews), I’d say the value is good but not mind-blowing. You’re paying for a simple, small-capacity organizer that looks nicer than a wire rack and takes up very little space. For an 8-bottle capacity, the cost per bottle stored is reasonable, especially if you compare it to bigger wooden racks that cost more but also take up a lot more room.

What you’re really getting for the money is convenience: quick assembly, decent looks, and a way to keep 6–8 bottles together on a counter, pantry shelf, or above the fridge. If you usually have just a few bottles at home and hate the clutter, this makes that situation a lot cleaner. You’re not paying for premium hardwood or fancy design, and that’s obvious once you touch it, but it doesn’t feel cheap enough to regret the purchase.

Compared to some metal countertop racks I’ve tried in a similar price range, this one is slightly nicer visually and quieter to use, but maybe a bit less rugged if you’re rough with your stuff. If you want maximum durability and don’t care how it looks, a basic metal rack might compete. If you care a bit about matching wood tones or having something that blends into a kitchen, this BAMEOS one hits a good middle ground.

So in terms of value, I’d put it as good value for casual wine drinkers. If you’re storing dozens of bottles, this is not the most economical way to do it. But if you just want a small, low-profile rack that does its job without costing too much, the price makes sense. There’s better out there if you spend more, but at this level, it’s a fair deal.

The design is about as straightforward as it gets: two side panels with wave-shaped cutouts and two rows for bottles. Each tier holds four bottles, and they lie horizontally with the neck slightly lower than the base, so the cork stays in contact with the wine. That’s the basic idea, and in daily use, it does work. Bottles don’t roll around, and you can pull out a bottle from the middle without the whole thing shifting or getting wobbly, as long as you’re not yanking it aggressively.

What I liked from a design standpoint is that it’s low-profile. At 7 inches high, it slides under my upper cabinets on the counter with room to spare. I tried it tucked against the backsplash and still had space in front to chop vegetables. So if you’ve got a small kitchen and are worried about vertical space, this design is pretty friendly. The footprint is wide enough to feel stable but not so big that it hogs the entire counter.

There are a couple of design limitations. First, it’s really optimized for standard bottles. Regular red and white bottles fit fine, but when I tried a couple of slightly longer or fatter bottles (a big Syrah and a sparkling bottle), they either stuck out more than the others or didn’t sit perfectly in the grooves. They didn’t fall, but it looked a bit awkward, and on the top row they felt less secure. If most of your wine is standard supermarket stuff, you’re good. If you buy a lot of odd-shaped bottles, this design isn’t ideal.

Another thing: there’s no stacking option built into the design. You can probably balance a second rack on top if you’re careful, but it’s not made for that, and I wouldn’t trust it with kids or pets around. The curves and spacing are tuned for 8 bottles, and that’s pretty much the limit. Overall, the design is functional and simple, with the clear focus on small footprint and basic stability rather than flexibility or fancy looks.

The rack is made out of bamboo, which keeps it light. The whole thing weighs under 2 pounds, so you can easily move it around even when it’s empty. The bamboo itself feels decent for the price: not super dense, but not flimsy like cheap particleboard either. The mocha stain is even on my unit, and the finish is smooth. I ran my hand along all the cutouts and edges and didn’t find any rough spots or splinters, which is important when you’re grabbing bottles by the neck.

The joints are held together with basic screws, and once everything is tightened, the structure feels stable enough for normal use. If you twist the empty rack with your hands, you can feel a bit of flex, but with bottles loaded it settles and doesn’t creak or feel like it’s going to give out. I wouldn’t sit on it or use it as a step stool obviously, but for holding 8 wine bottles, the material is up to the task.

One thing to keep in mind: it’s still wood (bamboo), so moisture is not its friend. I wouldn’t park this right next to a sink where it’s going to get splashed constantly. The finish looks sealed, but not like a heavy-duty outdoor coating. I wiped it down with a damp cloth once and then dried it immediately, and it stayed fine. Long-term, I’d stick to the recommended “wipe with dry cloth” and not treat it like a cutting board.

Compared to metal racks I’ve used before, the bamboo is quieter and doesn’t clang when you set bottles down, which I liked. On the flip side, metal racks often feel a bit more bombproof. Here, the material is good enough for home use, but you’ll want to avoid rough handling or stacking heavy things on top. For the price point, the material choice makes sense: light, looks okay, and does the job as long as you treat it like a small piece of furniture, not a tool.

I’ve had it in use for a bit, moving it between the counter, pantry, and top of the fridge, and so far there’s no obvious damage or loosening. The screws have stayed tight, and the bamboo hasn’t warped. I checked the joints after a couple of weeks with bottles on it most of the time, and there’s no gap opening up or wobble getting worse. For something that weighs under 2 pounds and is holding glass bottles, that’s reassuring.

That said, you can tell this is a light-duty piece. If you’re rough with it, toss it around, or over-tighten the screws, I could see the bamboo around the screw holes getting stressed or cracked. So during assembly, it’s worth tightening firmly but not going at it like you’re building a deck. Treated reasonably, though, it holds up fine. I also slid it around on my quartz counter and wood shelf, and the protective feet did their job: no scratches, and the bottom of the bamboo didn’t get chewed up.

In terms of finish, the mocha stain hasn’t rubbed off on my hands or on bottles, which is good. I wiped a small spill near it once (a bit of water from washing vegetables), and a few drops hit the wood. I wiped it right away and didn’t see any swelling or discoloration. I wouldn’t test it with constant humidity or leave it in a damp basement corner without ventilation, but for normal indoor use, the finish seems stable.

Long-term, I expect minor cosmetic scuffs if you move it a lot or bump it with hard objects, but nothing that affects how it works. It’s not heirloom furniture; it’s a light, functional rack that should last a good while if you’re not abusing it. If you want something you can forget in a damp garage for years, I’d go metal. For a kitchen or pantry, this bamboo build is reasonably durable for the price.

In daily use, the rack behaves pretty much how you’d expect. I loaded it up with 8 standard bottles and tried a few different setups: all on the bottom row first, then mixing top and bottom, then pulling one out from the middle. The structure stayed stable. It didn’t rock forward, and the bottles didn’t slide out on their own. The little design tweak they mention about adjusting the bottle opening diameter and base height seems to work: the bottles sit in the grooves and don’t feel like they’re going to roll off if you bump the counter lightly.

Where I noticed some limits was with non-standard bottles. I tried a heavier sparkling wine bottle and a slightly fatter red. They fit, but on the top tier they felt less locked in, more like they were resting on top rather than nested. I wouldn’t say it’s unsafe, but I’d probably keep those heavier, odd-shaped bottles on the bottom row just to be safe. For regular Bordeaux-style bottles, though, it’s smooth and predictable.

Another performance point is how easy it is to grab a bottle without disturbing the rest. Here, it’s pretty good. Because the rack is low and open on the sides, you can slide a bottle out by the neck, and the rack doesn’t twist or shift, especially if it’s against a wall or backsplash. When it’s on top of the fridge, it’s slightly more wobbly just because of the fridge surface, but the rack itself doesn’t do anything weird.

Overall, in practice the performance is solid for an 8-bottle home rack. It holds the advertised number, keeps corks horizontal, and handles normal use without fuss. It’s not meant for heavy-duty storage or for a serious collector, but for someone who wants their weekly bottles off the counter and not rolling around, it does the job reliably.

When you open the box, you’re not overwhelmed with parts, which I appreciated. You basically get: two side frames with the curved cutouts, the slats that form the two tiers, screws, and the little protective feet. Everything was there in my case, nothing missing, nothing bent or cracked. The bamboo pieces came already stained in that mocha color, so you don’t have to finish anything yourself. The finish is smooth enough that you’re not going to get splinters when you grab a bottle in a hurry.

The size is pretty compact: around 16.8 inches wide, 9.25 inches deep, and roughly 7 inches high once assembled. That’s small enough that it fit on my standard pantry shelf with a bit of space at the front, and it also sat fine on top of my fridge without looking like a huge block. It’s designed for 8 bottles, 4 per row, and that capacity is realistic for normal 750 ml wine bottles. When it’s fully loaded, it looks tidy, not overcrowded.

The style is very simple: just curved cutouts for the bottles and a dark brown bamboo color. There’s no logo screaming at you on the front, which I liked. If your kitchen has white cabinets and wood accents, it blends in okay. It’s not something people will comment on, but it also doesn’t look cheap from a distance. Up close, you can see it’s bamboo and not high-end hardwood, but that’s expected for the price range.

One little detail: the instructions mention assembly for the protective feet, but in reality you’re just sticking or screwing on the bits that keep it from scratching surfaces. The leaflet is basic but clear enough. Overall, the presentation is straightforward and honest: you’re getting a simple bamboo rack, no fancy packaging, no extra tools, no hidden surprises. For a low-cost organizer, that’s fine by me.