Wine Coolers

Wine needs optimal temperature, humidity, and light to improve in flavor, aroma, and structure over time. And a wine cooler or wine fridge is a compact option to store your precious bottles in the ideal environment at home.

What Is A Wine Cooler?

A wine cooler or wine fridge is a type of refrigerator that stores your wine at the perfect temperature. This kind of fridge keeps higher temperatures (46 degrees Fahrenheit / 7.2 Celsius) than a regular food and beverage refrigerator (40 degrees Fahrenheit / 4 Celsius.) 
They maintain a consistent temperature and help you keep your favorite wine in a space without vibrations or external heat.

Wine Fridge Temperature Zones

• Single Zone Wine Coolers — Such refrigerators keep the temperature ideal for your wine and can have a storage capacity of up to 166 bottles. They can be easily integrated into any kitchen.
• Dual Zone Wine Fridge — The main distinctive feature of this type is the ability to store various wines at different temperatures at the same time. This item might be the best solution if you have multiple types of wine requiring different conditions.
• Multi-Zone Wine Fridge - Sophisticated collectors will definitely benefit from using these refrigerators. If you have a truly impressive collection of wine, you should opt for this type of cooler because it allows you to store more than 100 bottles, in one place, at different temperatures.

What is the difference between a freestanding wine cooler and a built-in wine cooler?

A freestanding wine cooler is designed to stand alone while a built-in wine cooler (also called a zero clearance or under-counter wine cooler) is designed to be built into existing counters and cabinetry as they include a front vent located under the door that channels heat forward away from the unit.

In order to build in any appliance under a counter you need proper ventilation to avoid over- heating.  A wine cooler that has a front vent allows you to build-in, where as if it has side or rear ventilation you need adequate space on the sides and rear for the heat given off by the unit to dissipate.

Another important difference is the dimensions of the wine cooler. Built-in models are built to the same depth as adjacent kitchen counters and other fixtures so that the wine cooler is flush with your cabinetry.  Freestanding models may be at odd sizes, so they won’t fit perfectly under a counter top.

There are pros and cons with each type of wine cooler.  The biggest pro for a freestanding unit is typically it is lower in price. A big pro for the built-in unit is it gives you more options for placement as it can be installed into your cabinetry or placed freestanding

Cleaning Your Wine Cooler

• Unplug your cooler. Remove all items from it (wine bottles, shelves, etc.)
• Clean the inside surfaces with a mild cleaner. We suggest you use either warm water alone, or a baking soda solution (try mixing 2 tablespoons of baking soda into a quart of water.)
• Clean the wire shelves/trays (if you have them) with a mild detergent solution.
• Clean the wooden shelves/trays (if you have them) with a soft cloth and wood cleaner.
• Wash the outside of the cooler with a mild detergent solution.
• Dry any wet parts with a soft cloth.

Caution: Make sure to minimize the exposure of water to any electronic or control parts.