As we are merrily skipping our way towards summer, our diaries seem to be filling up with BBQs, alfresco dining and family days in the sun. With the increase in guests to cater for, you will want to make sure that you have enough fridge space for drinks. This is where a wine cooler or beverage fridge comes in handy.
Wine and Beverage coolers aren’t just great in the summer! If you have recently refurbished your kitchen then a Cookology 30cm wine cooler slotted neatly into your kitchen or an impressively sleek black wine cooler fitting perfectly next to your fridge is bound to wow your guests.
Whether you choose a small built-in wine cooler for your kitchen or a freestanding wine fridge for your outdoor bar, adding a wine and beverage refrigerator to your home is the best way to ensure that your wine stays fresh and ages perfectly. These trendy and stylish little appliances are ideal for keeping drinks cool for special occasions or events, they add a touch of class to any kitchen.
To help you decide which style of beverage cooler works best for you and your kitchen, we have put together this simple little guide. Keep reading to have your wine fridge questions answered and see some of our luxury beverage products that we recommend.
How to pick the perfect drinks cooler for your kitchen
Many wine enthusiasts struggle with finding a place to store their bottles safely and at the proper temperature. The best part about top-quality coolers is that they work great for all kinds of beverages all year round, even if you’re not a wine fan.
But with so many integrated and freestanding coolers on the market today, how do you know to choose one that’s best for you? To find the right drinks fridge, you will need to consider the specific position of the wine cooler, your budget, the colour and style within your kitchen or bar and how big your space is.
Choosing the right space
Where do you want your wine fridge? Is it built into your kitchen or is it underneath a countertop? Whether you place it, you need to ensure that it is on a hard, flat, stable surface. Generally, there are three categories of wine fridges: Free-standing and built-in cabinets. No matter which option suits you best, you will need to ensure a stable base and easy air circulation.
We also recommend, to get full use out of your Cookology beverage fridge, keeping your wine cooler out of direct sunlight, avoiding carpet whenever possible and store in a room where the temperature is stable to help it run efficiently.
The number of bottles you need to store
Another crucial consideration is how many bottles you’ll be wanting to store in your drinks fridge. In our experience, it is always good to add an extra 50% to the imagined number of bottles. This allows to add different sizes, and volumes and mix up the contents over long-term storage. It is worth noting that most fridges will have a list of the maximum bottle capacity when most shelves have been taken out. Many of the shelves can be removed if needed from a lot of beverage fridge models.
Chill maintenance time
Maintaining a steady and safe temperature is an important factor in your decision-making. When picking the perfect drinks cooler, you will need to find a model that has a steady temperature drop. Some models on the market bring down temperature fast but fail to maintain it and others might not actively chill, but keep wine at a consistently cool, drinkable state for hours on end.
Cookology wine and beverage coolers
Nothing tops sitting on your patio or your balcony, drink in hand and taking in the summer sun. And what better way to keep your drinks cool in a luxury Cookology beverage cooler? Here are some of our current favourites for 2022.
Cookology CWC605SS 60cm Dual Zone Wine Cooler
Dual Zone wine coolers are impressive bits of kitchen equipment. Whether you’re a red, white or rosé enthusiast, you’ll never run out of your favourite tipple with this 60cm Dual Zone Wine Cooler. In a dual-zone cooler, you can set two different temperatures, so you’ll never have to compromise on the chilling conditions for your favourite bottles.
This Cookology 60cm cooler can hold up to 46 regular wine bottles and has the technology to keep them at a constant temperature. The impressive design adds style to your kitchen without being ostentatious and the LED lighting bounces cool, white light off the bottles. The shelves are made from Beech wood to prevent condensation and pull out to make life easier.
Built Under Cookology CWC608BK 60cm Wine Cooler
Small enough to not look bulky within your new kitchen and yet big enough for special occasions and parties, this stunning black under-counter dual zone wine cooler from Cookology is a really great addition to your kitchen arsenal. Being a dual-zone cooler, it is able to keep your beverages at a constant perfect temperature between 4°C to 20°C so you can serve up the perfect glass of wine to your guests. The 60cm cooler has space to hold 44 bottles of your favourite wines and spirits and easy-to-use temperature control so you can keep your drinks suitably chilled.
Cookology CWC150BK 15cm Wine Cooler
This 15cm Cookology cooler is small yet mighty. If you are looking to add a touch of class to your kitchen without taking up any room at all, then this is the perfect option for you. This beverage cooler allows you to keep your wine bottles at a constant temperature between 5-20℃ and ensures that you will always have a handful of bottles ready for friends and family and you can even fit a bottle of champagne at the bottom for special occasions.
