I love wine. I wish I was wealthy and could have a wine cellar like all those cool guys in the movies, collecting wine from exotic far-off places.
Unfortunately, I am not wealthy and my dwelling is too small to allow me to build a wine cellar in any event. So what is the solution? Why, electric wine coolers of course, like my Avanti Wine Cooler that I recently purchased. These wine coolers are pragmatic, take up very little room, are attractive and don’t break your budget. Wine coolers have become a staple in many homes at present as they have actually become a status symbol for many people.
As a result, wine cooler development has hit an all time high. More advanced features are released every day and shoppers are faced with a formidable task of finding the correct cooler for their needs.
There are many factors to look at when buying a wine cooler for your home, and the possibility exists that you may not consider all of them before fashioning an impulse buy. Here are a few purchasing tips that are configured to help you choose the model or style that will fit your needs perfectly.
First, if you plan to keep the cooler in the kitchen as most do, break down exactly where you want to place it. Now measure the dimensions of the space and use that to help you find the correct style. In most kitchens, you will want to purchase a compact wine refrigerator that holds several bottles and is always there for a dinner party or just companionship. Remember the larger the quantity of bottles held, the larger the cooler will be and the more space required.
Secondly, decide the type of wine you want. Both red and white wine are to be cooled at specific temperatures before they are drunk. The general suggested temperature for serving wine is:
Red—55-60 degrees Fahrenheit/ 12.7-15.5 Celsius
White—49-56 degrees Fahrenheit/ 9.5-13.3 Celsius.
Rosé wine—49-51 degrees Fahrenheit/9.5-13.3 Celsius
The reason you need to know this is that if you want to keep white and red wine, you will want to purchase a cooler with a dual temperature zone so you can store the white and red in different compartments and utilize temperature controls in both zones. If you just need a short term solution to keep wine cool and out of the sun, than you can buy a single zone wine cooler.
Thirdly, you will want to ensure that you find a model with automatic temperature control and digital presentation settings as this makes monitoring the wine cooling very easy.
Fourth, you should always check the size of the shelves. A simple issue to look for is “are the shelves adjustable?” You may want to keep champagne or peculiarly shaped bottles in your cooler so always get adjustable shelves.
Fifth, check the doors. You will want to get glass doors so you can see your collection and also show it off to friends. But look for dual pane glass doors as they help with the insulation and make your cooler more energy efficient.
Six, check and see if your glass doors block out harmful UV rays. Just like to the human body, these rays can cause damage over time to your wine.
Seven, of course pick a color and style that fit the environment. What looks good in the store doesn’t mean it will look good in your kitchen.
Lastly, check your budget. You can find cheap models of wine coolers for as little as $50. Higher end models usually run between $150 and $250. You can get a large unit for a higher price.
judge these factors and take your time before buying a wine cooler. There are many sites and articles out there to help you make the best choice
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