Lot of things can affect the flavor and aroma of your wine collection. Things like humidity, temperature, racking, and UV rays can alter
wine flavor. That’s why we review and discuss the benefits of a built-in wine cooler – how you store wine can actually affect how it is enjoyed.
If you’re a wine lover and you’re saving wine for a special occasion, you need a built-in wine refrigerator. A specialized fridge ideally set at 55 degrees F will maximize flavor and aroma, and it will assist the aging process. Storing wine in a well-contained environment helps wine age at a consistent level.
Most people think that setting up a wine cooler in the garage is a good idea. When trying to decide where to put your wine cooler consider what the thermostat reads on a day-to-day basis. Never install a wine cooler in a room more than 30 degrees hotter than the storage temperature of 55 degrees.
Not only does your wine cooler have to work harder to keep temperatures low, but if you live in an extremely warm area, your unit will burn out quickly and you’ll need a replacement sooner than you anticipated. Moreover, elements like sun, temperature, and other extremes actually bake your wine. For short-term storage it’s fine, but for long-term aging you need a finer unit.
Other benefits include:
1. Complementary appearance
Complement your home decor. Built-in designs fit right inside existing kitchen cabinetry, your home bar, or dining room buffet. It looks like a part of the living space and therefore, embellishes your interior. Like a built-in fridge, oven, range, or other kitchen appliance, a wine cooler can look like a part of the surroundings, providing a focal point most house guests like to admire. Clear glass doors, complementary wood shelving, and interior lighting display your wine collection for all to see and provide an attractive presentation of some of your finest flavors.
2. Increases property value
Built-in wine coolers are much more expensive than freestanding ones; however, they also increase property value by as much as $24,000. You can pay as much as $1700 for a 160 bottle built-in wine cooler or as little as $600. This is a small investment considering how much the resale value of your home will go up!
You’re home is an investment. You expect it to appreciate with time, and a good built-in wine cooler can only help you achieve this goal. Modernizing kitchen decor, investing in special features like a wine cooler enhances the overall appearance and provides buyers with a little something
special that sets your property apart from all the others.
Many models, though not all of them, store large quantities of wine. Some built-in models can actually store hundreds of bottles of wine at once. That being said, there are smaller options available, too. Some store 30 bottles and some house 160.3. Sized for beginners and connoisseurs
Vinotemp VT-50SBW 50 Bottle Front Venting Wine Cooler
Large stand up models offer multiple humidity and refrigeration devices including refrigeration drawers. These multi-zone coolers chill different kinds of wines effectually. Most types include double paned glass drawers with an Argon gas liner between them. This will protect your wine from the elements and save you money overtime.
Food for Thought…
The average person spends about $20 on decent bottle of wine. Unless you buy it and go home to open it immediately, it can sour before you’ve had a chance to enjoy it if it’s not stored properly. How many bottles of wine are purchased each year only to be considered undrinkable because the acidity levels, tannins, and other elements have been altered by improper storage?