![]() ![]() Appliance repair franchises, told us that with dual zones, “As one cycles off, the other cycles back on, so it makes the compressor run longer.” Lydia Richards, sommelier and founder of Vino Concierge, said, “In my opinion, dual zones are not necessarily important. And in a dual-zone fridge, compressors have to work harder to maintain two different temperatures, so they may wear out faster. In our research, we learned that wine fridges commonly fail because their compressors (the part that keeps them cool) die relatively quickly. Some expensive dual-zone fridges have separate compressors for each compartment, but most circulate air from one compressor between the sections with a fan. Single-zone fridges are also more likely to maintain consistent temperatures-which is key for protecting wine from seepage or oxidation-and they last longer. ![]() This fridge is also sold by Wine Enthusiast, so it comes with the same options for consultation and delivery assistance as our other picks. The Premiere S has a one-year warranty, with a five-year warranty on the compressor-one of the most generous policies we found in our research. Plus, the Premiere S has an option for a solid door to shield bottles from light, which is a feature many fridges lack. This fridge has the standout, signature EuroCave features, including removable, adjustable-height shelves with cradles, which accommodate different bottle shapes and sizes (from broad-shouldered cabs to round-bellied Champagnes to elongated rieslings). The 74-bottle EuroCave Premiere S (the company’s base-level option) is one of the best fridges for protecting a small collection. ![]() Wine Enthusiast offers in-home delivery for larger fridges (for $300), and the company has solid customer service and warranty options.īeloved by sommeliers, top chefs, and wine lovers, EuroCave’s cellars and fridges sit in swanky hotels and prestigious restaurants around the world, and they have a reputation for lasting upwards of a decade.ĮuroCave makes tons of wine fridges, some of which cost as much as a car. It specializes in wine fridges and accessories, whereas other retailers may not have this specific knowledge. Wine Enthusiast offers phone consultations to help you shop. (According to the many wine experts we spoke with, there are a couple of universal rules for buying a wine fridge: Get one that’s double the size you think you want, and keep in mind that fridges will always hold less than promised (due to different bottle sizes).) The Classic 80 may seem expensive compared with a regular mini fridge or a big-box-store-brand wine cooler, but it’s still more reasonable than a lot of smaller, high-quality wine fridges we looked at. Because it’s a single-zone fridge (meaning the whole thing stays at one temperature), the Classic 80 can hold more bottles than a dual-zone fridge of the same size (that space is lost to the zone divider). The Wine Enthusiast Classic 80 Wine Cellar offers a winning combination of storage capacity, price, warranty, and features from a trusted brand with great customer service. ![]()
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