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Wine Refrigerators - Key Factors

by Jim Hofman

Interest in wine is at an all time high. More and more people are discovering the joy of sharing and tasting wine. New wine accessories are being introduced continually, taking wine collecting to new, artful heights.

Let's examine some wine storage options, including wine refrigerators and coolers, which are designed to help wine lovers store their bottles in optimal conditions for peak flavor.

Wine refrigerators are the next must have accessory for those who enjoy wine as a part of their lives. These units are available in a wide variety of price ranges, from bargain priced models to others running well into the thousands of dollars. If you're considering a wine refrigerator, here's five questions to ask before making a purchase.


What Size Is Best? - The best advice we can give in terms of what size wine refrigerator to buy is this:  When in doubt, go larger. And here is why... if you are considering the purchase of a wine refrigerator, let's face it, you're into wine. Many first time buyers quickly outgrow their wine storage capacity, so plan ahead.

As your knowledge about wine grows and you try new styles, you'll tend to stock up with more bottles. That's exactly what happened to us as we discovered some fantastic finds on our U.S. wine trails excursions. Special deals on wine can occur at anytime and you'll be glad for the extra room in your wine refrigerator.

Should I Store Reds Or Whites? - There's absolutely no problem storing red and white wines together, as long as you're aware of temperature storage needs for each style. In general, reds should be stored at warmer temperatures than whites. So here is the answer. If you enjoy red wine and white wine and plan to have both on hand, buy a wine refrigerator with dual or multiple zone temperature controls. Doing so allows you access to the very best flavor of all your wines.
Wine Enthusiast 50 Bottle Wine Refrigerator (1-Temp) (Lockable Stainless Steel 
Trimmed Glass Door)Wine Enthusiast 50 Bottle Wine Refrigerator (1-Temp) (Lockable Stainless Steel Trimmed Glass Door)

Ready-for-any-occasion refrigeration. That's what this sleek compact unit provides--- room for a wide variety of wines always within reach.

And with easy accessibility comes contemporary styling: a stainless steel door with a tinted thermopane window. Gorgeous built in or standing alone. Digital temperature control/display 5 pull-out chrome shelves with wood trim 1 pull-out chrome shelf for bulk storage 50-bottle capacity* Interior light Free standing or built-in applications Security Lock & Key Shelves: They are designed to be lifted 1/2' before pulling out. When the shelves are in the wine refrigerator fully they are locked in place as a safety precaution. The shelves are designed to store bottles up to 3' in diameter.

*Note: Shelving is meant to hold standard 750 mL size bottles using larger Pinot Noir/Rhone size bottles may limit the capacity. If you would like to store larger bottles you can easily remove any of the shelves. This will also prevent scraping the labels on the larger bottles.




What About Storage Features? - While we hadn't thought about it before our purchase, we quickly learned to appreciate our wine refrigerator's slide out shelving.

Also, we've noticed that wineries are now bottling in slightly different sized bottles more frequently than in the past. A good question to ask is whether the unit you're considering can store magnum style (slightly larger) bottles. This will let you store more varied sizes.

What About Temperature And Humidity? - The most important aspect of wine storage for maintaining quality is temperature and humidity. Ideal wine storage temperature is 55 degrees, and ideal humidity percentage is between 50 and 70. Make sure your wine refrigerator can provide those ideals (or close to them). You'll also want to consider where you're going to place your wine refrigerator. For example, if you place your unit in the garage, make sure the wine refrigerator is well insulated so that fluctuations of the outside temperatures don't adversely affect wine storage conditions.

Anything Else To Consider? - Of course, the price of your wine refrigerator will depend upon your storage needs and desired features. Small countertop units cost as little as $75, while large units run well into the thousands. We also recommend choosing a unit that's well rated for minimal noise and vibration.

The most important factor to remember is that proper wine storage is crucial to optimal enjoyment of your wine. Make sure your wine refrigerator suits your needs in terms of features and space requirements, and allows for the ongoing growth of your wine collection.

About the Author:  Jim Hofman is an author specializing in wine and beer, and is the owner of several websites devoted to wine travel and enjoyment of wine. You're invited to visit Jim's wine resource site for more tips and recommendations about wine accessories, wine storage, and wine refrigerators.

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Whether you need a refrigerator that holds 6 bottles or 50 bottles of your favorite wines, I recommend:  The Wine Enthusiast for Wine Cellars, Wine Regrigerators, Wine Accessories & More.



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