What Temperature Should I Store My Wine At?

November 16, 2009

The best temperature for storing all wines – reds, whites, champagnes, and ports – is around 55 degrees (F).  For long-term storage – 6 months or more -  you really want to stay around this temperature. For short-term storage, the temperature doesn’t matter as much. In fact, you can just store it at room temperature [...]

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Myth: All Wines Can Benefit From Aging

November 14, 2009

A common belief, often held by even wine lovers, is that all wine can benefit from aging after purchase. Not only is this not true, but it can lead to terrible disappointment. The fact is, the vast majority of wines will not benefit at all from aging, but will actually decline in quality with further [...]

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Oster 4208 Inspire Electric Wine Chiller and Wine Opener

November 11, 2009

Our Rating: Based on: 31 reviews/ratings Approximate price: $35 (around $25 online) Features: Electric bottle opener removes corks at the touch of a button Also includes thermal stainless-steel wine chiller that keeps wine cold for hours Opens up to 30 bottles on a single charge; works with all traditional wine bottles Foil cutter; soft-grip handle; [...]

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EdgeStar 16-Bottle Wine Cooler (TWR160S)

November 5, 2009

Our Rating: Based on: 39 reviews/ratings Approximate price: $215 (around $140 online) Capacity: 16 bottles Features: Quiet and Vibration Free Cooling (thermoelectric) Energy efficiency Even Temperature Distribution Fan forced circulation ensures even temperature distribution, eliminating hot spot Slide out chrome shelves Thermopane reversible glass door Adjustable thermostat for storing different wine varietals Pros: Nice, compact [...]

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Vinotemp VT-12TEDS 12-Bottle Wine Cooler/Chiller

October 27, 2009

Our Rating: Based on: 21 reviews/ratings Approximate price: $249 (around $180 online) Capacity: 12 bottles Cons: In a departure from our usual format for our wine cooler reviews, we’re going to cut to the chase and tell you that the Vintotemp VT-12EDS 12 bottle wine cooler is strongly not recommended. Of the 21 reviews we [...]

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12 Bottle Wine Cellar Reviews

October 21, 2009

Some manufacturers refer to wine coolers as “portable wine cellars”, probably largely as a marketing approach, or possibly to avoid confusion with the soda pop-like “wine coolers” like Bartyles and Jaymes. Nevertheless, we refer to the refrigerators specially designed for storing wines as “wine coolers”. Please see our 12-bottle wine cooler reviews.

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Sunpentown 8-Bottle Wine Cooler (WC-08)

May 12, 2009

Our Rating: Based on: 60 reviews/ratings Approximate price: $160 (around $125 online) Capacity: 8 bottles Features: Stainless steel material wipes clean easily Features internal light Digital control with LED temperature display Temperature display in Fahrenheit or Celsius Low power consumption; 10.83Hx20.67Wx16.14D” Pros: Attractive design Quiet operation Cons: (Note, in particular, Amazon reviews show 1 star, [...]

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Sunpentown 12-Bottle Thermoelectric Wine Cooler Review (WC-12)

May 1, 2009

Our Rating: Based on: 15 reviews/ratings Approximate price: $180 ($155 online) Capacity: 12 bottles Features: 12 standard bottles / 33L capacity Digital controls with LED temperature display Environment friendly (refrigerant free) Quiet operation (30dBA) No vibration (bottle sediment is not disturbed) Temperature display in °F or °C 3 slide-out shelves Tinted double pane insulated glass [...]

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Avanti 54 Bottle Wine Cooler (WCR5103SS)

November 26, 2008

Our Rating:
Based on: 4 reviews/ratings
Approximate price: $750
Capacity: 54 bottles

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Haier 30-Bottle Wine Cellar (BC112G)

November 25, 2008

Our Rating: Based on: 15 reviews/ratings Approximate price: $235 Capacity: 30 bottles If you’re looking for a 30-bottle wine cooler, this Haier unit comes well recommended. We found 15 reviews online, and the average was 4 stars, out of 5. Taking into account that online reviewers tend to either love or hate the unit they’re [...]

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