Wine refrigerators, also called a wine coolers or cellars, are designed to store your wine bottles at their optimum temperature. Some models have two compartments which provide dual-temperature control for both storage and chilling for serving.
A wine refrigerator can be built-in under a kitchen counter or stand freely on a counter or on the floor. The storage capacity of wine refrigerators ranges from the small countertop models holding 6 bottles, to large 500-bottle units designed for the serious wine collector. The most important feature of refrigerated wine cabinets or cellars is accurate temperature control—some units also provide humidity control as well. When properly stored, wine not only maintains its quality but can improve in bouquet and flavor as it ages.
A wine refrigerator is a wise investment for anyone who enjoys the fine taste of wine—no matter what size wine collection you have.
Features of Wine Refrigerators
Here's a selection of the many features available in wine refrigerators to suit your specific requirements:
- temperature and humidity control with digital displays
- storage capacity of wine refrigerators range from 6 to 500 bottles
- some wine refrigerators have two separate cabinets for storing white and red wines at different temperatures—include dual thermostats
- some models have one compartment maintaining the optimum temperature for storage with a second compartment for chilling wines to ideal serving temperature
- single or double-door models
- UL approved models can be kept outdoors all year round in temperatures from 25°F to 110°F
- locking doors
- interior lights
- wide variety of colors and finishes available to coordinate with interior decor
- adjustable and rolling shelves for flexible storage and ease of access
- front venting for built-in models
- vibration control prevents unwanted movement of wine bottles
