Wine Cooler Refrigerator
A useful guide to glass door refrigerators.
Wine is a popular drink with many people and can be enjoyed either in the comfort of your own home or on visit to a bar or restaurant. If you enjoy drinking wine chilled then a wine cooler refrigerator is an option to consider and this style of fridge is available for both home and commercial use.
A wine cooler refrigerator typically comes in a few different styles and sizes and the one you choose will generally depend on the number of bottles of wine that you are looking to store. For those that like to have one or two bottles available then a countertop wine cooler will provide adequate storage. An example of this is the Vinotemp VT-6TEDS 6 Bottle Wine Cooler. This can be found on the market for around $160 and has the capacity to store 6 bottles of wine. It is a freestanding, counter top model which features thermoelectric temperature control, works quietly and is energy efficient.
If you are looking for something a little larger that can store more bottles there are few floor standing and under counter wine cooler refrigerator models which can be suitable for use in the home or in a commercial business. Many of these are capable of storing up to 50 bottles of wine and there are a few manufacturers that produce them including Haier, Danby and Vinotemp. An example of a free standing model is the Danby DWC3509EBLS Premiere 35 Bottle Freestanding Wine Cooler. This is available for around $360 and has an attractive looking black exterior with a stainless steel trim. It has a programmable temperature control in a range from 43 to 57 degrees Fahrenheit and includes 6 wire shelves on which the wine bottles can be stored.
For wine connoisseurs and commercial wine bars that need capacity to store many bottles of wine, there are a number of high end wine cooler refrigerators on the market. Most of these have the capacity to store hundreds of bottles of wine and can feature different temperature areas within the cooler to suit different types of wine. An example of this style of wine cooler is the Summit SWC1775 120 Bottle Wine Refrigerator which is available for $1,500. This includes 7 adjustable wooden shelves for storing the wine, an upper and lower compartment with their own glass doors and fluorescent interior lighting such that the contents can be easily viewed.
For the larger wine cooler refrigerators on the market the price will typically rise. Some of the largest available are capable of accommodating more than 500 bottles of wine and can cost in excess of $5,000.
If you are looking to purchase a wine cooler refrigerator then the internet can be one of the best places to look. There are a few specialist online retailers including Wine Coolers and Wine Enthusiast and they stock coolers from some of the top manufacturers such as Avanti, Marvel and Vinotemp.
If you want to enjoy drinking your wine at the best temperature then storing it in a wine cooler refrigerator can be a common sense option. Whether you are looking to store a few bottles of wine or a few hundred bottles there are models available and with a little research you should be able to find one that suits your needs and your budget.