Wine Refrigerator Buying Guide

Whether you're an avid wine drinker or a classy wine enthusiast, Wine Refrigerators are definitely a great way to keep your love for wine blooming. The key purpose is to improve the taste, quality and integrity of your beloved wines. In this blog, we will look at some pointers to keep in mind before buying a wine refrigerator.

Freestanding or Built-In

As the name suggests, a freestanding wine refrigerator stands by itself. Built-In wine refrigerators are built into the existing cabinet space. They have a front vent to let the heat out. It is harder to build in a freestanding wine refrigerator because there is no room for the heat to escape. Chose between the two keeping in mind the final location of your wine refrigerator.

Bottle Capacity

All wine refrigerators have a certain bottle capacity. This will determine how small or big your wine refrigerator should be. They range from 4 to 150+ bottle capacity. While investing in one, keep in mind the number of bottles you plan to store, the size of the wine bottle, the shape of the bottle, the shelving materials used in the refrigerator and the bottle configuration.

Single Zone vs. Dual Zone

Single zone wine refrigerators have one temperature control throughout the storage area. This is a great option if you only like red or white wine. Dual zone wine refrigerators have two temperatures and the space is split into two with their own temperature control. This is great for keeping both red and white wines separate. Red wines are usually stored between 58°F to 68°F while white wines are stored between 46°F to 56°F. Keep your choice of wine in mind while deciding between the two.

Features

Glass Types -Most wine refrigerators havetempered glasswhich is usually stronger than standard glass. It has less chances of breaking when it gets bumped or hit. Consider wine refrigerators withtinted glassthat protect against harsh light and UV rays which ruin the taste of your wine. Another great type of glass isdouble paned/thermopane glasswhich are more energy efficient. They minimize the potential of frost and condensation.

Safety Lock-If you have naughty kids or teenagers in the house, consider getting a safety lock to keep your wine safe.

Interior LED Lighting -Look for the blue light! LED lighting does not emit heat and is not harmful to your eyes.

Carbon Filter -These filters protect your wine from odors that can effect the quality of your wine.