Wine Cellar Innovations
Wine Cellars/Wine Coolers
As a wine enthusiast you will want to show off your prize collection of wines with one of these beautiful wine cellars, not only will they protect your collection but they will showcase them, retain them in the right condition, temperature, and allow them to age gracefully.
Whether your after a traditional wooden cellar or a sleek and modern cellar, have a look at the choices below and I'm sure you will find one that will not only meet your needs but add glamor and class to your decor!
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NewAir Thermoelectric Wine Cooler - Home Wine Cellars
With a botle capacity of 28, your wine will be stored in a beautiful and classic stainless steel cooler. Comes in a nice compact design that will fit right in with any home decor. It comes with a thermoelectric cooling system and runs quietly without vibrations. The interior LED lighting will showcase of your wine collection nicely, making it easy to identify your preferred choice. The double paned glass offers UV damage protection and gives the cooler nice insulation for first class temperature control.
It's a very nice cooler from NewAir!
Whynter 32 Bottle Dual Temperature Zone Wine Cooler
With this guy your getting an adjustable thermostat for both zones (46F - 66F), LCD displays for both zones, and the only moving parts on this cooler are the fans which circulate the air for even temperature distribution.
Your getting a nice soft LED ligh with an on/off switch and your voltage is: 115V /60Hz; Power: 210 watts / 3.0 Amps; ETL certified
The Wine Cooler Corner
Wine Cellar Refrigiration
Whether it's an under-counter cooler or a nice sleek and elegant cooler to sit nicely on top of your unit, here are a few options, ones that have received some pretty good reviews.
Keep your favorite wine at the right temperature no matter how long they are stored. Remember before you make a purchase consider the amount of wine that you will need to store, and the location of the cooler. No need go for anything large especially if your just going to keep two or three wines at hand, a nice compact cooler will do you nicely. If you have a large collection then your going to have to up the anti and seek professional assistance, after all it won't be cheap!
NewAir 12 Bottle Thermoelectric Wine Cooler
A great little cooler, the perfect size for the counter-top, a nice silent and vibration free, 12 bottle cooler with digital controls, LED lighting and removable shelves.
Nice one for those who like to have wine entertainment evenings!
AVANTI Innovative Designed 12 Bottlle Wine Cooler
This one comes with pretty good reviews, it stores around 12 bottles, with a design that allows 4 bottles to stand upright.
There is a nice look to the glass door, it's stlish and modern look stands out, very little or no vibration at all, and comes in a classic black cabinet with Platinum finish that makes any decor shine.
A nice price for a nice cooler!
Wine Cooler Tips!
- Consider the size of wine cooler (bottle capacity) that you will need, and think about how many bottle you will have at hand!
- You might wish to look at a cooler that will store both red and white wines, a cooler that comes in 2 sections, storing both in the same area will help save you space
- Look for an energy efficient cooler, you want one that won't cost as much as an additional fridge.
- The Shelves - Not all your bottles will be the same size so ensure the shelves can be pulled out. basic models have wire or metal type shelving, where others may come with wooden shelving and these can be fixed permanently so make sure you check.
- Whats the Features? - Check the lighting, the locking system and again the shelves and don't forget about the warranty!
Danby 3.7 Cu. Ft. 34-Bottle Silhouette Wine Cooler - Wine Refrigirator
This is a 34 bottle cooler, with temperature ranges of 4c-18c, it has nice blue LED lighting and tempered glass doors with a safety lock and comes with a reversible hinge so you have the option of opening to the right or to the left, thus giving you more location variance!
Wine Cooler Buying Guide
Danby 1.8-Cu.Ft. 17-Bottle Counter-Top Wine Cooler, Black
This is a nice 17 wine bottle cooler with various reviews, most fairly positive, but I recommend you read all just to be on the safe side.
The door has shatter resistant tempered glass, there is an auto-cycle defrost, it comes with 2 Full Width Vinyl Coated Wire Shelves and 1 Staggered vinyl coated wire shelf.
Have I seen better? Yes, but for the price, I think you are getting a pretty good deal.
Cuisinart DWC-2400SA DUAL ZONE Private Reserve Wine Cellar
If I am going to get a nice free standing cooler I think this is the one that grabs my attention the most, keeps the Reds and Whites at correct temperatures with it's dual zones, it takes up to 12-bottles, has a nice dual fan system with separate thermoelectric cooling units for each zone which I like, they have reduced the noise and vibration, a nice touchpad for adjusting temperatures by simply pressing the + / - and has a range of 39°F - 68°F which is displayed in a nice Blue LED.
There is also an interior lighting with an on/off switch for either zone.
Pick your Cooler!
Which Cooler would you like?
Powell Bourbon Street Traditional Bar with Black Granite Top
It's posh, it's elegant and it's pretty pricey, but for some of us wine enthusiasts these types of wine bars have a place in our homes, sadly I am not one of these as I prefer the free standing, maybe when I was to move I would erect a more permanent cooler but for now and my limitations I will make do.
Having said that, I do like to see these in the right setting/abode, this is a nice Lightly Distressed "Yorktown Cherry" Solid black granite top bar with 3 wine racks which can hold around 15 bottles.
It also has the capability to hold up to 12 wine glasses, naturally depending on type and diameter.
Also provided is 2 nice storage drawers, and 2 cabinets that have those ever handy adjustable shelves.
If you have the money, if you have the space, if you have the decor, you should have this ;)
A Wine Coolers Partner!
Transfer your Wine from the Cooler to the Bar!
You have a cooler, well what about a bar!
Coaster Marble Top Bar in Brown Finish
Now if you cant afford the Powell Bourbon Street Traditional Bar, here is an alternative and at a much cheaper price but still providing that elegant and expensive look, this is actually more down my street, you get 3 drawers, a nice rack on each end, a pair of cabinets, a nice large preparation area and a glamorous marble counter top.
There may be some assembly that you have to do! But for this price and what you get, who can really grumble.
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