How do I pick out a wine cooler?

1 - Size and Placement
How many bottles do you want to store, and should the wine cooler stand freely against a wall, be built in between kitchen elements, or stand side by side with other wine coolers? Remember to include a heating element if the cooler is to be placed in a cool environment. The heating element keeps the temperature in the wine cooler stable, even if the room temperature drops to as low as 10 degrees. Also, remember to choose a cooler with a low noise level if you have an open-plan kitchen and living room.

2 - Type of Wine
If you have a larger collection of wine with the same storage requirements, a cabinet with a single temperature zone is very suitable. Multiple zones ensure an optimal climate for long-term storage at the bottom of the wine cooler, while keeping serving-ready wine at the top. A multizone cabinet is perfect for storing different types of wine, as the temperature gradually increases as you move upwards in the cabinet.

3 - Design
Do you prefer a sleek design with an integrated handle running the full height of the door, a door with tinted glass and a black frame? Or would you rather have a cabinet with a solid stainless steel frame and a standard handle? The wine cooler is illuminated by LED lights placed at the top of the cabinet, and you might particularly appreciate a cabinet with lighting in the door, providing maximum illumination of all shelves.

4 - Accessories & Interior
You can use a shelf thermometer for precise monitoring of the temperature in the middle of a multizone wine cooler. If you want to keep track of the relative humidity and temperature, a hygrometer and shelf thermometer can be purchased as accessories. A wooden shelf will better absorb the small vibrations inside the wine cooler compared to a plastic or metal shelf. Additional oak shelves provide better visibility of your wine collecti