I didn't drink any wine this weekend, so I thought that I would review a wine fridge that I received as a gift for my birthday.
As a rule, I don't store wine as a collector. I'm much more interested in consuming than collecting and I want my wine to be ready to drink. So, the idea of a wine fridge always appealed, but the sticker shock kept me from buying anything.
Within the past two years it seems, small counter top wine cellars have become more affordable. My Dad shipped the Haier 12 bottle wine cellar to me for my birthday, and I like it so far. (Enjoying wine gives everyone around you wonderful new gift ideas!)
The product description bills it as a table top or counter top cellar. At 22 inches deep, it takes a special counter or very large table to support this fridge. It may fit a granite counter on some oversized "kitchen island" in a McMansion, but mine stays on the floor in our dining room, though it will be moving to my office soon. At just 18 inches high, it should fit nicely under my new desk and not cause a commotion.
I don’t know if the cellar has an effect on my electricity bill, but I don’t really care. It seems efficient and the Haier makes no noise at all. I don’t hear it even sitting at the dining room table in a quite room. Truly ultra quite.
Prices vary, but Walmart.com has it listed for $84.88 with free shipping to the closest store. You may also find it in stock at most locations. My local Wal*Mart has several models on the shelves. At under $100, the Haier is a bargain.
Don’t buy the hype that it’s good for reds and whites. I haven’t played with the temperature control, but if the temp is good for whites, it’s too cold for reds. If you use it for both, as I do, remember to let the reds stand out for a while before uncorking. Most people drink reds to warm and whites too cool, but one temp does not fit all.
Twelve bottles works well for me. My wife doesn’t enjoy wine, and I’m reluctant to practice polishing off entire bottles myself, so having storage for 12 at a time is great. Any more would be too big for us. Consider that if you make a purchase. I’ve seen cellars up to 24 bottles at Wal*Mart and Target for very reasonable prices.
All in all, a great little wine fridge, and an even better addition to my new office. I’m sure we’ll find a way to break it in after hours!
As a rule, I don't store wine as a collector. I'm much more interested in consuming than collecting and I want my wine to be ready to drink. So, the idea of a wine fridge always appealed, but the sticker shock kept me from buying anything.
Within the past two years it seems, small counter top wine cellars have become more affordable. My Dad shipped the Haier 12 bottle wine cellar to me for my birthday, and I like it so far. (Enjoying wine gives everyone around you wonderful new gift ideas!)
The product description bills it as a table top or counter top cellar. At 22 inches deep, it takes a special counter or very large table to support this fridge. It may fit a granite counter on some oversized "kitchen island" in a McMansion, but mine stays on the floor in our dining room, though it will be moving to my office soon. At just 18 inches high, it should fit nicely under my new desk and not cause a commotion.
I don’t know if the cellar has an effect on my electricity bill, but I don’t really care. It seems efficient and the Haier makes no noise at all. I don’t hear it even sitting at the dining room table in a quite room. Truly ultra quite.
Prices vary, but Walmart.com has it listed for $84.88 with free shipping to the closest store. You may also find it in stock at most locations. My local Wal*Mart has several models on the shelves. At under $100, the Haier is a bargain.
Don’t buy the hype that it’s good for reds and whites. I haven’t played with the temperature control, but if the temp is good for whites, it’s too cold for reds. If you use it for both, as I do, remember to let the reds stand out for a while before uncorking. Most people drink reds to warm and whites too cool, but one temp does not fit all.
Twelve bottles works well for me. My wife doesn’t enjoy wine, and I’m reluctant to practice polishing off entire bottles myself, so having storage for 12 at a time is great. Any more would be too big for us. Consider that if you make a purchase. I’ve seen cellars up to 24 bottles at Wal*Mart and Target for very reasonable prices.
All in all, a great little wine fridge, and an even better addition to my new office. I’m sure we’ll find a way to break it in after hours!
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