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Wine Cooler FAQs
We've complied a list of frequently asked questions about our wine coolers. We provide the facts and information you need to invest in a wine cooler that's specific to your needs.
What is the best wine cooler for me?
Answer:
A.) The TheWineCooler.net team understands the different types of wine coolers on the market and is available assist in your decision in choosing the best wine cooler for your specific situation. Questions that you, as the consumer should be thinking about include:
- What are your wine storage needs? Future wine storage needs?
- Are you looking to store a growing wine collection?
- Are you trying to convert your space?
B.) TheWineCooler.net offers built-in wine cooling units that can quickly and easily be installed under a cabinet. Built-in wine coolers are available in a variety of custom options and finishes. Built-in wine coolers and wine refrigerators are ideal for kitchens and wet bar areas. A built-in wine cooler is also a great choice for conserving countertop and floor space.
C.) If you have a larger wine collection or plan on growing your collection you may want to consider a freestanding wine cooler. Freestanding wine coolers are ideal for applications where ample space is available. TheWineCooler.net offers free standing wine coolers that can accommodate up to 600 bottles of wine. Freestanding wine coolers are available in dual zone, three zone, and four zone cooling models. Buying a wine refrigerator with multiple zones allows for the cooling of red and white wines at different temperatures.
D.) Countertop wine coolers are smaller refrigeration units that can be displayed on a kitchen or wet bar countertop area. Countertop wine coolers are moveable, functional, and affordable cooling units ideal for cooling wine that will be consumed short term. Traditionally, countertop models hold up to 20 bottles of wine and typically only have one cooling zone. TheWineCooler.net offers styles and models to fit any budget and décor.
E.) Walk-in wine coolers and wine vaults are large wine cooling storage systems. TheWineCooler.net team recommends wine vaults and walk-in wine coolers to people who have large collections of wine or who plan on growing their wine collections. Wine vaults are customizable, high-capacity wine storage units. These units have custom racking and shelving options to fit any organizational layout.
Do all wines require special cooling storage?
Answer:
A.) Most wines have a specific set temperature range that they should be stored at for optimal taste. Traditionally, red wines require close to room temperature storage to taste their best and age appropriately. If red wines are stored in a hotter than recommend temperature range the wine will turn dull and cloudy. When red wines are stored too cold, they often taste too strong and often bitter. Proper storing temperatures for a full red wine is around: 59-65 degrees Fahrenheit and proper storing for a lighter red is around 54-57 degrees Fahrenheit.
B.) White wines and rose wines have specific cooling temperature requirements. Traditionally, the proper wine chilling for white and rose colored wine is around 46-57 degrees Fahrenheit. See our wine-cooling chart below fore more detail on proper wine storing temperatures:
| Wine Type |
Wine Example |
Temperature Range |
| Light bodied sweet dessert wines |
Trockenbeerenauslese, Sauternes |
6-10°C 43-50°F |
| White sparkling wines |
Champagne |
6-10°C 43-50°F |
| Aromatic, light bodied white |
Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc |
8-12°C 46-54°F |
| Red sparkling wines |
Sparkling Shiraz, some Frizzante Lambrusco |
10-12°C 50-54°F |
| Medium bodied whites |
Chablis, Semillon |
10-12°C 50-54°F |
| Full bodied dessert wines |
Oloroso Sherry, Madeira |
8-12°C 46-54°F |
| Light bodied red wines |
Beaujolais, Provence Ros |
10-12°C 50-54°F |
| Full bodied white wines |
Oaked Chardonnay, Rhone Whites |
12-16°C 54-61°F |
| Medium bodied red wines |
Grand Cru Burgundy, Sangiovese |
14-17°C 57-63°F |
| Full bodied red wines |
Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo Based Wines |
15-18°C 59-64°F |
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What are temperature zones?
Answer:
A.) You will see the terms single zone, dual zone, triple zone, and multiple zone cooling systems throughout TheWineCooler.net. Temperature zones are used to control the temperature variations essential to keeping you wine collection in the best state available. Properly functioning wine coolers maintain a steady, even temperature ideal for keeping you wine stored at its recommend temperature.
- Single zone wine refrigerators chill and cool wine at one even temperature throughout the entire unit. A single-zone wine cooler is an excellent choice for anyone who is chilling one type of wine. Single-zone wine coolers are often more affordable then dual or multiple zone coolers.
- Dual zone wine coolers cater to two different types of wine storage, red and white. This type of wine cooler allows for chilling two different types of wine at once, in the same unit.
- Triple and multiple zone wine refrigerators cater to large collections of wine and wine enthusiasts choosing to experiment and taste new wine types. These cooling units feature multiple different zones allowing for different cooling temperatures throughout one unit.
What is the difference between a built-in wine cooler and a freestanding unit?
Answer:
A.) A built-in wine-cooling unit is traditionally installed under a countertop area and inserted into a cabinet space. Built-in units require proper venting when installed or mounted into a cabinet space – these units are ideal for long-term use. Built-in wine coolers can be customized to match any décor. Built-in wine refrigerators are also ideal to use when space is limited: install under any counter to free up valuable floor space.
B.) Freestanding wine coolers are easy to set up and are available in a variety of sizes. These units are easy to move and position from space to space. Freestanding wine coolers require more space for proper ventilation. It is important to recognize that freestanding wine units cannot be mounted in a cabinet space or under a countertop; even if the freestanding unit is counter-height, these units are not built with proper ventilation for cabinet mounting.
Wine Cooler vs. Beverage Cooler
Answer:
A.) Wine refrigerators are programmed to be set at higher temperature ranges then traditional beverage refrigerators. Typically, wine coolers are not made for temperatures below 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Beverage coolers are designed to keep drinks chilled and ready to consume without ice, and adjust to colder temperatures. It is important to note that wines stored to cold can lose flavors and become bitter. Making sure you choose a specific wine cooling system ensures the best-tasting, most favorable wines.
B.) If you're looking for a cooling unit to store both wine and beverages, TheWineCooler.net offers refrigeration units to accommodate both, see our dual zone and multiple zone cooling units.
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