Why Invest in a Dual Zone Wine Fridge?
These models cater to wine connoisseurs looking to house wines requiring different temperature conditions (warm or cool) or a simultaneous but distinctly split serving and aging facility - perfect for hosting guests with chilled Pinot Grigio from one zone, without disturbing your maturing Burgundy wines in the other compartment.
While multiple cooling compartments offer storage versatility, collectors may prefer the one-temperature aging conditions of a single-zone cooler.
However, for those needing both storage and serving capabilities, models such as Swisscave, Dunavox, and Vin Garde provide premium choices fitted with carbon filters and optimal temperature controls.
1. For Your Wine Serving and Maturation Needs
To understand if a dual-compartment or split wine refrigerator is right for you, there are several factors you will need to consider.
These precise cooling units are usually designed with the following temperature specifications:
- Typically a warmer environment of 10°C - 20°C in the upper zone, for your red wines
- And a cooler 5°C - 12°C temperature in the lower zone, ideal for your white and sparkling wine selection.
- It's common for the lower or "colder" section to be slightly larger than the warm zone by 10-20% bottle capacity, depending on the product.
- Other models offer temperature ranges of 5°C - 20°C in both zones, however, one zone will still need to be set cooler than the other by 1°C or 2°C.
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Note: the central divider located horizontally, roughly across the middle section of the unit can't be moved to alter the size of either temperature zone - this divider is always fixed in place.
Simulate the idyllic conditions of a wine cellar in your own home. Store your full collection of wines for your short and long-term enjoyment.
2. Easy Storage Access & Organisation
Our dual-temperature compartment fridges have bottle storage capacities of between 20 and 200 Bordeaux bottles.
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Compact units: Small, under-worktop units are convenient for storing anywhere from 50 to 100 Bordeaux bottles (750ml) - well suited for compact living spaces.
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Medium height coolers: A conveniently sized mid-height, luxurious cooler is the black Swisscave Dual Zone WLB360DF-MIX priced at £2,629 - ideal for a living or dining room setting.
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Full-size models: Our tall, two-temperature wine fridges cater to all your serving or aging requirements similar to a wine cellar. Such as the black, classic-edition Swisscave WL455DF - perfect for hotels and cafes.
- We often have customers transfer their collections from bond back to their properties for safekeeping in one, or multiple larger units with 150+ bottle capacity.
All of these coolers are different, so check carefully which one best suits your current (and future) wine-collecting needs. Speak to our experts now via Live Chat if you have any questions about the choice of wine fridges available.
- The majority of split zone wine preservation units we offer accommodate larger bottles such as Champagne magnums.
- Featuring multiple temperature compartments for easy inventory management and quick access via sliding shelves with telescopic rails, keeps bottles perfectly chilled and helps waiting staff locate selections with ease.
Don't forget, your wine collection deserves the best conditions to thrive and a wine cooler is the key to capturing the full potential of each bottle.
3. Stylish Built-in, Integrated, or Freestanding Installation
Dual control cooling units come in various styles and designs, while some are designed to be built-in kitchen cabinetry, like a standard width 60cm model installed under a counter, others can be integrated, flush in column.
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Built-In: A fine under-counter example is the premium Swisscave WLB160DF (£1,979) with a full triple-glazed UV-protected, lockable, and insulated glass door with a filigree precious metal frame. Perfect for a fine dining Michelin restaurant or precisely specified kitchen installation with its white, orange, and blue internal LED lighting options.
- A built-in model needs airflow access via the front grill area, which can be covered with an appropriately cut plinth. You can find our full wine fridge installation guide here.
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Integrated: If you're searching for a handleless, push-to-open door design, the integrated Dunavox DAVG-32.80.TO (£2,429) can be installed into a column just like a kitchen oven. Simply push the top left corner of the door and it will automatically open and then closes itself after 7 seconds.
- Integrated models require air circulation via a clear, column of air situated at the back of the unit. Many of the Dunavox integrated range are self-ventilating.
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Freestanding: Other models, offered by Climadiff and La Sommeliere, are best suited to freestanding positioning as they require ventilation around all sides. Generally, larger models are suitable for freestanding AND built-in use.
Whether you're looking to keep your wine storage solution discreet or as a showpiece display, we'll have a product suited to you.
4. Energy Conscious Wine Storage
Our cost-effective red and white wine storage devices are energy efficient with climate ratings of F or G.
Medium and larger bi-zone models consume between 150kWh and 250kWh per year, while smaller models can consume as little as 120kWh.
As customers become more environmentally conscious, align your home with eco-friendly, sustainable wine storage.
5. Additional Noteworthy Features
These models range from affordably priced £600 units up to £3,500 best-in-class models that offer a full range of extras.
Check the specific product you're interested in for the features it includes:
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Digital Temperature Control: With clear LED lighting, touch screens, and digital displays you can set the temperature exactly to the level needed.
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Low Sound Output: Whisper-silent models are available at 37 dB (ideal for an intimate kitchen or living space), while others are less quiet at 40 dB (best suited for utility rooms). Installed in cabinetry, noise from the vibration-free, compressor will be dampened by carpentry.
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Fully integrated: Panel-ready wine coolers can have a cabinet door fitted over the glass door if required.
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Humidity Control: The system automatically maintains a constant humidity between 55-85% ensuring corks don't dry out and mold isn't a problem.
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Dramatic LED lighting: A choice of white, warm white, and blue in many products highlighting bottle labels allowing customers to satisfy their intrigue and make choosing their next bottle an engaging experience.
Need Help? Get Friendly, Expert Advice Now
Here at EWS, our priority is your satisfaction, we focus on excellent customer care (see our 5-star reviews on Judge.me and Trustpilot) and best-in-class wine storage units.
Our practical, 2 zone wine fridges come with a minimum of 2 years manufacturer warranty and free 2-person, white glove delivery is standard.
If you have any questions get in touch with our specialist team today via our live chat button in the bottom right corner of the screen, email info@expertwinestorage.co.uk or call us on 0330 133 2327 - one of our knowledgeable experts from the UK-based team will be delighted to help you immediately.
