Home and Lifestyle - Beer, Wine and Spirits

Serving wine chilled to just the right temperature is one of the keys to successfully hosting a dinner party. While wine can be stored indefinitely at room temperature if sealed properly, keeping it chilled and out of the light will keep your wine tasting fresh longer. The proper tool for this is a wine cooler cabinet, which can be set to chill wine specifically on different shelves. (Different wines are meant to be chilled to different temperatures; in general, the dryer the wine, the colder it should be when served.)

Refrigerated Wine Cabinets Are Affordable

What used to be a prop for a high end movie set has fallen into the reach of most middle class family homes. As wine culture spreads, and more people are developing a taste for it, the market for the appliances that keep wine at its freshest has grown, driving down the prices and increasing the range of available models. Most refrigerated wine cabinets are made by the same people who make small “executive” or dorm fridges, or refrigerators for boats and RVs.

Wine Refrigerators Make Great Gifts

If you know someone who’s remodeling their home, consider getting them a gift of a Wine Refrigerator. It’s easy to add one to any remodeling plan (and the smaller ones roll on castors). They’re affordable, and if you know their remodeling plans, you can buy one that suits what they’re trying to do with their home. Particularly with the housing market the way it is, a lot of families are trying to build equity in their homes by remodeling, and a wine refrigerator is one proven way to add value to a home.

Built In Wine Cabinets Are Becoming More Common

In particular, because of the housing market of the last 15 to 20 years, a lot of homes were built with greater amenities than were previously common; getting houses with saunas or whirlpool baths isn’t uncommon. One amenity that made it into a lot of home plans, particularly on the West Coast, was built in wine cabinets. When looking at a home to purchase, look for this as a feature. For that matter, consider having wine cabinet installed if you’re looking to renovate your kitchen, particularly if you enjoy entertaining a lot.

Wine Cellar Cabinets Are For Those Who Are Serious About Wine

A wine cellar cabinet is a refrigerated wine cabinet, that’s larger and deeper, with several independent temperature controls. If you’re serious about laying up a wide selection of wines and if wines are one of your significant monthly entertainment expenses, then you really don’t need to be sold on the benefits of a wine cellar cabinet. Having said that, if you’re building a new home, and are looking for a touch to make it distinctively yours, consider setting up a formal wine cellar with some of these large, industrial finish beauties. Some are even walk-in closets for storing wine, with digital temperature controls tailored by each cubby hole that a bottle goes in to.