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Wine Refrigerators a Wine Connoisseur Must-Have

Wine refrigerators are quickly becoming a must-have for those who love their wine. A wine refrigerator, also called a wine cooler, is made especially to chill your wine to the perfect serving temperature. Units are available in a variety of prices, sizes and features.

Size
First, you must decide on the size and how much you plan on spending for your wine refrigerator. There are varying sizes available depending on your needs. Some hold 7 bottles like the Chambrer Thermoelectric 7 Bottle Tower Wine Refrigerators, and can run around $100, while the larger sized units, like the Danby Silhouette 166-Bottle Built-in Wine Cellar , can hold 20 or more bottles and cost considerably more. Six bottle units sit nicely on the counter, while larger coolers require their own cabinet or floor space.

Temperature
Ideally, wine needs to be housed in a consistent, controlled temperate environment; because your refrigerator is constantly being opened and closed the internal temperature is not always consistent. This temperature variation can lead to spoiled or nearly undrinkable wine. Additionally, your food storage refrigerator is not the ideal temperature for wine chilling; your refrigerator is too cold.

Different wines have different temperatures tolerances, but universally wine is best stored at 55 degrees Fahrenheit, but some wines taste better served at even cooler temperatures. Rich, red and full-bodied wines are best served between 59-66 degrees Fahrenheit. Light red wines are best stored and served at 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Blush, rose and dry white wines are normally served between 46-57 degrees Fahrenheit. Sparkling wines and champagne taste best at 43-47 degrees Fahrenheit.

Preserve your Investment
In addition to the temperature controls wine refrigerators afford, the unit also protects your bottles from the odors of other foods and against vibrations that can spoil wine. When properly storing your much loved wine a wine refrigerator can help to improve and preserve the banquet and flavor as it ages. For the wine lover at heart, a wine refrigerator from FFEMax is a wise investment!