Is a Wine Refrigerator Necessary for Your Kitchen

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Is a Wine Refrigerator Necessary for Your Kitchen?

Is a wine fridge the next logical step in upgrading your kitchen? If you like wine or even just want to relax with a glass every now and then, it very well may be! This article will assist you in determining whether a wine refrigerator is necessary for your household. Let's take a closer look at the most important factors to think about when purchasing a wine cooler. After all, you're probably wondering, "Do I really need a wine fridge?"

There doesn't seem to be any need to have a wine refrigerator. Refrigerators designed specifically for wine storage are known as wine coolers or wine caves, and they are used to bring wines to the ideal serving temperature. A wine refrigerator does save space and money compared to a full wine cellar. However, you may get refrigerators varying in size from the compact to the standard. Wines that will be used within a relatively short time period are the ones best stored in a wine refrigerator. But a wine fridge, depending on its capacity, may store a year's worth of wine. A wine fridge, like a standard food fridge, maintains a low humidity level, with Into Wine stating that this is often below 50%. Wines exposed to "this reduced humidity may dry out corks over time and shrink, enabling oxygen to enter the bottle and diminishing the flavor of the wine," explains Into Wine. A wine refrigerator has a specific gauge on the interior so that the temperature and humidity can be monitored. Depending on the kind of wines you're chilling, the temperature may be adjusted anywhere from 45° to 65°.


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