Store Your Fine Wines Perfectly With a Wine Refrigerator

If you are like most wine collectors – or just those who like to have a glass of wine with their meals – the purchase of a wine refrigerator is a good investment! Those folks who drink wine regularly know that wine tastes best when chilled to its appropriate temperature. Unfortunately, storing and chilling your wine collection in a home refrigerator is not a good idea because traditional refrigerators do not maintain proper temperature and humidity necessary for wine storage. Other options such as storage in a kitchen pantry or cabinet is not feasible since storage conditions can fluctuate which will cause the quality of the wine to deteriorate and cause spoilage. Another point to consider is that fine wine needs to be stored horizontally to keep the cork moist, and this is only possible with a special wine bottle refrigerator that allows this type of storage.

You might be unfamiliar with wine and want to purchase your first cooler, so let’s take a minute to discuss ideal storage temperatures for wine. The ideal storage temperature for storing wines is 55 to 58 degrees Fahrenheit. Optimum serving temperatures do vary a bit depending upon the type of wine: champagne and other sparkling wines 53-57 degrees F; light red wine 54-57 degrees F; rich red and full-bodied vintages 59-68 degrees F; light red wine 54-57 degrees F. As you choose your refrigerator, take into account these ideal storage temperatures and your unique wine preferences so you can pick out a cooler that is best for you.

Humidity is another important factor in deciding to buy a wine fridge. In order for a wine to maintain its fine taste, humidity levels of around 70% RH need to be maintained. At this level, the cork will not dry out and won’t allow oxygen to penetrate the bottle which would cause spoilage. Wine refrigerators control humidity by maintaining constant optimal conditions which will protect your fine wines.

The last point to discuss which must be factored into choosing your wine refrigerator is the amount you can spend. A smaller budget will allow you to purchase a small wine cooler (for example – a 12-bottle wine fridge) which will meet your needs if your wine collection is just getting started. Many refrigerators are available in this size range which will meet your wine storage needs for a small collection. However, if you have a bigger budget allowance and a more extensive wine collection, you should select a larger capacity fridge.

Purchasing a wine refrigerator to store all your wines of different types is a must for anyone who drinks or serves wine. A beginning hobbyist as well as more serious wine collector will see multiple benefits from optimal wine storage.

Learn more about wine refrigerators. Stop by Beth Stoner’s site where you can find out all about purchasing a wine refrigerator and how it can improve the quality of your wine collection.

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