Red wine is best stored in a space that mimics that of an underground cave; with a consistent temperature around 55◦F and with relative humidity around 70 to 90%.

Ideally, the bottles should be placed horizontally so that the liquid inside can touch the cork and keep it wet, preventing any unwanted seepage. The exception to this rule is wines with a screw top closures, which are okay to store standing up.

Since most homes do not have an underground wine cave and very few have the space for a wine cellar, other options should be explored.

On average, the best red wine storage temperature is around 55◦F, with temperature fluctuations inside your storage area that do not fluctuate more than 5◦F.

You should store your wine in a spot where it will not be exposed to harmful UV rays, can lay horizontally, has proper humidity (ideally 70-90%), and is free from unwanted vibration. Ideally, the best place to store your wine is inside a wine cellar or cave.

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How long a bottle of wine will last depends on a few factors. First, is the bottle opened or unopened? If a bottle has been opened, it should be consumed right away. Second, how has the wine been stored? If wine has been stored improperly, it may have gone bad before you have even had a chance to pop the cork.

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The proper temperature to store wine will vary based on variety and planned duration of storage.  As a general rule, to preserve bottles for as long as possible wine should be stored at approximately 55° Fahrenheit/ 13° Celsius with very little variance in temperature during storage.

See Wine Serving Temperature Chart for different styles of wine

Wine coolers are a space saving storage solution. They create a perfect balance of temperature and humidity for the aging of wine. If you have limited space or have a small to medium sized collection, a wine cooler is a great option.

Built-in coolers are designed to operate within a confined space due to their front exhaust. Since free standing coolers have rear exhaust, they require at least 6 inches of clearance at the back. Improper clearance means that the unit will build up heat within the cabinet which may damage its contents and cause the cooler to overheat.

You may, however, since the temperature of this cooler is maintained at a constant 55° Fahrenheit/ 13° Celsius your beverage may not be cooled to your liking. Also, keep in mind that storing oddly shaped bottles may decrease the bottle capacity of your wine cooler.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, make sure you unplug the unit before cleaning. Use only a mild, nonabrasive cleaner to clean the exterior of the cabinet. 

Always dry all parts with a clean dry cloth before returning the parts to the cooler or plugging it back in.

We strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. However, if you still select to use one, it is necessary that it is a UL Listed 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord.

The marked rating of the extension cord should be 115V, 15A, or equivalent and not greater than 15 ft. in length.

Make sure you are placing the unit on a solid, level surface. Places you should NOT install your Vinotemp wine cooler: in direct sunlight, moist areas, or anywhere its weight will not be supported.

Please refer to the Owner’s Manual for detailed clearance guidelines for built-in and freestanding wine coolers.

Some ideas: in the family room, living room, kitchen, home bar, dining room, luxury bedroom, or den. In addition to residential spaces, Vinotemp wine coolers make a great addition to any restaurant, bar, country club, or hotel.

If you have just received your cooler you must unlock the control panel first. Please refer to the Owner’s Manual for detailed instructions on how to adjust the temperature of your cooler or turn on the light.

Single zone wine coolers do not have separate compartments for red and white wines. However, when storing both varieties in your cooler, store white wine towards the bottom of the cooler where the temperature is cooler and red wine towards the top.

Multi-zone coolers have independent temperature zones in which you may store red or white wines at their ideal temperatures.

The best wine refrigerators will keep your wine in the ideal environment while meeting the needs of your unique wine collection.

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Wine fridge, wine cooler, wine chiller; these are all interchangeable terms that apply to a wine refrigerator. A wine refrigerator can be defined as a temperature-controlled appliance designed for the storage of wine.

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You may be considering buying a wine fridge if you are starting to collect more bottles than you consume, feel a need to organize your collection, and would like to take your wine hobby more seriously.

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Vinotemp coolers are built to store standard 750ml Bordeaux wine bottles. Storing large or oddly shaped wine bottles such as magnums or champagne bottles will decrease the number of bottles you are able to store inside this unit.

Some units are designed to store larger format bottles at the very bottom of the cooler.

Wine dispensers are easy to operate. First, wine is loaded into an insulated chamber that maintains an ideal serving temperature. A food-safe gas is dispensed into the bottle to preserve the wine and prevent oxidation.  

Additionally, a tube is inserted into the open wine bottle and connected to the pouring spout. The user can choose from multiple pouring options.

Owning a wine dispenser offers multiple benefits. Most notably, you do not have to drink the entire bottle of wine in one sitting, as the wine stays fresh for several weeks inside the dispenser’s preservation system. In addition to cutting down on wine waste, dispensers allow you to serve a variety of wines easily. Are you worried about your staff wasting money with heavy-handed pours? Wine dispensers are also designed to provide consistency with each pour. A precise pour is key if you are a restaurateur and charging customers by the ounce. If your servers are measuring with their eyes, you have not assured an exact result.

Wine dispensers offer a precise pour preventing unwanted waste of wine and money. The interior of the wine dispenser acts as a refrigeration system for your bottles. This means you are storing and serving wine within a desired temperature range. No more over-chilled or warm glasses!

Lastly, wine dispensers make it easy to serve wine at a bar,
nightclub, home, or wine-tasting event.

Adding wine to a drink dispenser designed for water or other beverages may seem like a creative serving solution, but wine in a drink dispenser not made for wine is a problem. The biggest issue = sediment.

Sediment can build up inside your drink dispenser, clogging any tubing and causing issues. Sediment can make it difficult to clean or operate your drink dispenser. Adding wine to a water or drink dispenser is not a good idea.

If the cooling unit is “leaking water” the cooling unit is operating properly.

During the refrigeration process when the air passes through the evaporator coils the moisture in the air condenses and is collected the drain tray in the bottom of the unit.

The warm copper lines from the condenser evaporates the condensation collected in the drain tray. If the enclosed area where the cooling unit is installed is not virtually air tight the condenser coils cannot evaporate the condensation fast enough and the drain tray will over flow.

If the unit is not almost level, the condensation can overflow the drain tray.