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Wine fridge/cooler suggestions
Posted on 12/9/15 at 10:52 am
Posted on 12/9/15 at 10:52 am
So I am thinking of replacing a standard 30" two cabinet and one drawer set up with a wine cooler. I already have power with an ice machine next to it.
Only specifics are that I want dual zone, and stainless finish.
Any recommendations on brand and model?
Only specifics are that I want dual zone, and stainless finish.
Any recommendations on brand and model?
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Posted on 12/9/15 at 11:37 am to nolaTiger24
The consensus on most wine specific boards is that you should save your money and get a single zone cooler. Reds will be just fine down to around 58 degrees and any whites you will be chilling for daily enjoyment will also be just fine.
In terms of brands / models there are TONS. The general belief is that most are overpriced for what you get. Wine coolers are marketed toward wine drinkers who stereo-typically are more affluent people.
If you should really start with a budget and a desired number of bottles you wish to store. Keep in mind that only less than 5% of wines actually improve with age after about the 5yr mark. I just recently purchased a 32 bottle KoolFront product off of Amazon. Its only been a few weeks but so far so good.
In terms of brands / models there are TONS. The general belief is that most are overpriced for what you get. Wine coolers are marketed toward wine drinkers who stereo-typically are more affluent people.
If you should really start with a budget and a desired number of bottles you wish to store. Keep in mind that only less than 5% of wines actually improve with age after about the 5yr mark. I just recently purchased a 32 bottle KoolFront product off of Amazon. Its only been a few weeks but so far so good.
Posted on 12/9/15 at 12:07 pm to UnTamedTiger
Thanks for your input. 32 bottles is about the size I was thinking.
Getting a single zone makes sense because it will basically only be reds and some champagne being stored.
I will check out the KoolFront brand.
Getting a single zone makes sense because it will basically only be reds and some champagne being stored.
I will check out the KoolFront brand.
Posted on 12/9/15 at 2:26 pm to nolaTiger24
Other brands that consistently are mentioned are:
Danby
Vinssani (sp?)
Kingsbottle
I've read specifically to avoid the Vinotemp brand from Wine Enthusiast.
For 32 bottles I opted for a thermoelectric cooled unit. While a compressor bases system is better for larger units I felt comfortable with thermoeletric for this size.
Danby
Vinssani (sp?)
Kingsbottle
I've read specifically to avoid the Vinotemp brand from Wine Enthusiast.
For 32 bottles I opted for a thermoelectric cooled unit. While a compressor bases system is better for larger units I felt comfortable with thermoeletric for this size.
Posted on 12/9/15 at 8:31 pm to UnTamedTiger
I'd Avoid Danby.
Mine stopped working for no apparent reason.
A friend in the industry basically said, "I could have told you that would happen" when he learned I had the Danby.
From what I've read, it's not cost effective to repair the Danby.
Mine stopped working for no apparent reason.
A friend in the industry basically said, "I could have told you that would happen" when he learned I had the Danby.
From what I've read, it's not cost effective to repair the Danby.
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