Re: Newbie - Mini Wine Cellar

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- Nick
  
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20 years ago

Tue, Aug 12, 2003 2:19 PM

I know several people who have picked up the $300 models from Best Buy or CostCo and had great success. I think as long as they keep a constant temp you should be fine.

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I'm sure this has been asked a zillion times, but I'm new to wine and would > like to buy a mini wine cellar (24-32 bottles) to store wine properly in my > apartment. Is any one cellar better than the others or they all about the same? > I've seen the names Vinotemp and Eurocave but don't know much about them. > > Thanks for the help! > > Craig

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- Craig Simon
  
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20 years ago

Wed, Aug 13, 2003 2:56 PM

Thanks for the help. Two more questions:

Where's the factory?

And I notice that some units have dual temperature control for whites and reds in the same unit. Given the size of these mini cellars, is it really possible for the the two types of wines to be stored (or chilled I guess) at different temperatures?

Craig

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- Larry Coon
  
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20 years ago

Wed, Aug 13, 2003 5:28 PM

Long Beach, CA area. Here's their web site:

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I think the ones I've seen just take advantage of the fact that cold air is heavier and sinks, so the top is naturally a little warmer than the bottom. But you're right -- in a small unit, the difference in temperature will be minimal. I leave mine at a temperature that's a little too cold for reds, and let them warm up in room air or through decanting. The whites are about right, but I might throw one in the fridge a little while before drinking.