Wine Cabinets

Why Invest in a Wine Cabinet?

Explore wine cabinets from top brands like Swisscave, Dunavox, Liebherr, and Climadiff, ideal for wine connoisseurs.

 

Wine Cabinet Essential Features 

Here are key aspects to consider when selecting a storage solution for your wines:

 

1. Temperature Zones

Store wines in a controlled environment, ensure full enjoyment and safeguard bottles from premature aging and undesirable tasting notes.

 

• Single: store wines at one precise temperature, like white and sparkling wines chilled at 5-9°C.
• Dual: separate compartments (known as multi-zone) let you store white wines like Chardonnay at 7-10°C and red wines like Bordeaux at 13-19°C in the wine aging cabinet.

 

2. Insulation

Cabinet doors insulate against external temperature conditions.

Opt for Vacuum-insulated panels (VIPs) that provide better temperature stability and energy consumption than traditional foam insulation.

Wine aging cabinets are suited for cold rooms and cellars thanks to integrated winter heating function.

 

3. Door Gasket

A high-quality gasket seals the cabinet door tightly.

The seal between the door and the body must be maintained for temperature to stay constant inside the cabinet.

A weak seal causes warm air to enter the storage unit (reducing efficiency) along with leaking smells (cooking aromas) which damage wine flavours.

 

4. UV Protection

Protect wines from damaging effects of UV exposure from the sun or bright lights.

The triple-glazed UV-resistant glass or solid doors will stop UV from accelerating your wines' aging process.

 

5. Adjustable Shelves

Wine cabinets are fitted with 5 to 14 wooden or metal shelves which can be moved providing flexibility for bottle organisation.

Helpful if you have an eclectic wine taste as larger bottles like Champagne are a different size to smaller Bordeaux shapes.

The Swisscave WLB460F-MIX is fitted with a mix of Bordeaux and Burgundy sized beech wooden shelves providing versatility.

 

6. Vibration Dampening

Vibration is damaging to wines so keep your sensitive bottles away from appliances like washing machines, and away from high footfall.

A vibration-dampening compressor together with shock-resistant shelving, prevents sediment movement - optimal for maturation.

 

7. Integrated Hygrometer

Humidity levels in a wine fridge are controlled by a built-in Hygrometer that  keeps moisture levels at 55-85%, preventing premature ageing.

Premium models show the humidity level on the digital display located on the door.

Units are fitted with charcoal filters ensuring they're suitable as long-term storage cabinets.

 

8. Smart Connectivity

Look out for cooling cabinets featuring smart connectivity.

An app connects your phone to your wine cabinet via WIFI, giving you access to notifications from the wine aging fridge.

 

8. Lighting

Generate attention across a wine display behind a bar using side and overhead lighting to attract attention.

Dramatic LED lighting highlights bottle labels so guests can satisfy intrigue in your wine room. LEDs don't emit heat like traditional light bulbs - perfect for wine storage.

 

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We focus on excellent customer care (see our 5-star reviews on Judge.me and Trustpilot) and best-in-class wine storage.

Our practical wine cabinets come with 2-year manufacturers warranty and free 2-person delivery as standard.

Speak to us today via live chat in the bottom corner, email info@expertwinestorage.co.uk, or call 0330 133 2327.

One of our experts from the UK team will be delighted to help.