Cookology CWC150BK Freestanding Undercounter Fridge Cabinet 15cm Wine Cooler, 7 Bottle, 20 Litre Capacity, with Digital Temperature Control and Reversible Door - in Black

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Select your favourite bottle from your own wine cooler - a stylish and functional statement for the home. Adding the 'wow' factor to any kitchen, a sleek wine cooler from MyAppliances ensures you can store bottles of wine until they're ready to be taken out ahead of a party or family get-together. What's more, all models feature UV protected glass which perfectly protects your wine. The array of 15cm/150mm wine coolers that are available features a super slim and sleek design whilst maintaining an impressive 15cm width. Not only are these perfect for smaller kitchens in which you’re seeking to fill a smaller space (or gap) in your kitchen - but they are ideal if you do not have much additional storage space whilst still being eager to house your favourite bottles of wines. Whilst wine coolers of 15cm or 150mm width are renowned for their slimline appearance, they are actually available as both single zone units.

These are the most widely available and cheapest type, and you can put them anywhere in your house. Because there are no restrictions on where they sit, they are capable of having taller and wider dimensions than built-in models, which means they can potentially have capacity for upwards of 150 bottles. This slight overlap of features and functions can lead to confusion when deciding whether to opt for a wine cooler or cabinet. Serving wine at the correct temperature can greatly improve its flavour. A wine cooler will allow you to keep your wines at the right serving temperature so you can take them off the shelf and drink them immediately. There are actually some very good reasons why wines are served at different temperatures. Reversible doors: just as they do with a conventional refrigerator, reversible doors give you more choice on where to position your wine cooler.

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A 15cm wine cooler is best for people who don't have a large space in their kitchen for a fridge. By choosing a unit of such a compact size, you will be able to provide your collection with an idyllic storage environment without entirely altering the look of your kitchen or living space. If you do opt for a freestanding model, you should keep it where the ambient temperature doesn't fluctuate too much – so not in the garage. Basically, the same considerations you would apply to positioning a standard refrigerator also apply to a wine cooler. Built-in wine coolers If you're taking the time to buy and try a variety of wines, it's worth experiencing them at their best. Storing and serving wine can be a bit of a complex art, but if done correctly you can be sure of getting the best out of your bottles. How many temperature zones you need largely depends on what you're using your wine cooler for: storage, serving or both. Single-temperature zone

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Traditional 150mm wine coolers can hold up to 9 standard Bordeaux bottles, which are stored horizontally on slat shelving for optimum storage capacity. The 15cm built-in wine coolers are fantastic options to store your favourite wine bottles and having them displayed beautifully in your home. Built-in wine coolers are specifically designed to fit into any space within the kitchen counter (or cupboard space). This creates a stunning, seamless and professional finish to your kitchen area whilst also displaying the myriad of wines within your collection. We test wine coolers on their temperature accuracy and stability, cooling power, humidity control, energy efficiency, ease of use and cleaning, and noise. The following models are some of the very best we've tested.

These are usually fitted into a unit at around chest height. They don't tend to have the largest bottle capacity and you'll probably need a kitchen refurb to fit one in. They won't really be suitable if you have a large or expanding collection. Countertop wine cooler The main difference between a wine cooler and a wine fridge comes down to how long they are designed to store wine for. Wine coolers or wine fridges One such feature is humidity control, something that all of our available wine coolers have. Humidity control is vital for the storage of wine as well as a UV-treated, double-glazed glass door so that your wine does not get disturbed by harmful UV rays or other light sources - this can cause chemical reactions to the content within the bottles themselves. The reason why this is important is that wine needs to be stored at a certain temperature range to maintain its flavour and avoid it going bad. Due to the smaller size of the 150mm wine cooler units, most single-zone units operate at temperatures between 5°C and 20°C. This is something that you need to consider, especially if you are a lover of the vast choices of wine. These models mean you will be unable to store your various types of wines at their optimal temperatures.

Though more expensive, a dual-temperature-zone model gives you greater flexibility. It means you can have a section for ready-to-serve white wine, and another for either storage or ready-to serve red wine. Triple-temperature zone These have the advantage of giving that neat finished look to a kitchen. They are more expensive than freestanding models and because they usually have standardised dimensions, there are limits on how many bottles they can store. If you have a growing collection of bottles, a built-in wine cooler probably isn't for you. Integrated wine coolers If you are someone who simply likes to keep 5-8 of your favourite bottles to hand, or you are just starting out in the world of wine collecting, a small bottle capacity 150mm wine fridge may be a great choice for you. You will often find wine coolers with dual, and even triple-temperature zones, which allow you to store reds, whites and champagnes all at their unique serving temperatures. White wines are best served at a temperature somewhere between 7-11°C, depending on the grape variety (or varieties) that the wine has been made from. The lower temperature helps accentuate the acidity, enhancing the freshness and crispness associated with a really good white.