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Choosing the Best Wine Refrigerator to Protect Your Wines
If you are like most wine enthusiasts - or even those who enjoy just a casual glass of wine with dinner - purchasing a wine refrigerator makes sense! Anyone who drinks wine knows that the best taste is achieved when the wine is chilled. But chilling and storing your fine wines and champagnes in your home refrigerator isn't the answer because regular refrigerators simply will not control and temperature and humidity properly. Storing wine in a pantry or closet is not practical either because conditions can fluctuate causing deterioration in the quality of the wine and spoilage. Additionally, wine should be stored on its side so that the cork stays moist, and this type of storage can only be achieved with a specially made wine bottle refrigerator with individual compartments for each bottle.
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.
We must also consider humidity when selecting a wine fridge. For maintaining the best taste for wine, humidity levels of approximately 70% RH are optimal. When stored at this humidity level, the cork will stay moist and oxygen is unlikely to seep into the bottle which can result in spoilage. Wine refrigerators are able to maintain a consistent humidity level which will properly store your wine collection.
The last thing to consider, perhaps the most important when choosing a wine refrigerator is your budget. With a limited budget, you can certainly purchase a compact wine cooler (such as a small 12-bottle refrigerator) which is adequate for you to start your wine collection if you plan to store only a few bottles. In this size, there are various refrigerators to pick from which will offer top quality and satisfaction. Conversely, if you are more serious about collecting wine and have a larger budget, you can easily find a refrigerator that will store a large quantity of bottles.
Buying a wine refrigerator to preserve your fine wines and champagnes is a wise investment. Everyone from the beginner wine enthusiast to the seasoned wine taster will benefit from ideal wine storage.
About the Author 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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