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Wine Storage Solutions: Avanti Wine Coolers & Beverage Centers

Ideal Wine Coolers is pleased to announce that a new product line has been added to our on line store. Avanti wine cellars, beverage centers, compact refrigerators and mini freezers compliment our other Danby, Haier, Vinotemp, EdgeStar and Summit wine and beverage coolers.

The Avanti wine bottle coolers can be used in counter top, free standing and under counter applications. Wine bottle capacity ranges from 8 to 166 wine bottles. Features that are available include French door designs, table top to pantry size classes, dual zone wine compartments, clear and mirrored glass doors, slide out shelves, interior lighting, auto defrost and more.

The Avanti compact refrigerators are perfect when space is an issue as in a apartment, condo or dormitory room. Avanti mini refrigerators range in capacity from 1.7 to 3.1 cubic foot capacity. Several models also incorporate a small freezer section that will aid in keeping your food properly preserved. Another Avanti appliance we carry is a unique ice maker water dispenser that will fit your kitchen counter top and make up to 30 pounds of ice per day.

We also carry two different Avanti Beverage Coolers. Our Avanti Side-by-Side beverage center model has dual zone storage for both beverage cans and wine bottles and is made for either free standing or under counter applications. The smaller Avanti beverage can cooler has a storage capacity of 3.1 cubic feet with a reversible door, adjustable shelves, auto defrost, stainless steel door trim and full range temperture control.

Ideal Wine Cooler’s original Mission Statement stated that we would continue to find more quality products to maximize the choices our customer has. We believe the Avanti products that we have added will provide our customers with the best possible range of choice.

ALSO CHECK OUT OUR HALLOWEEN SALE THAT IS ACTIVE UNTIL THE END OF OCTOBER. We have reduced pricing on our entire product line at our web store. Additionally, you can get additional bonus saving of $10 to $30 dollars off the reduced pricing. Any one purchasing more than a $750 cooler will also receive a FREE 1 year extended in home warranty that will add to the standard factory warranty. For details CLICK here.

Author: Ronald Senn, Vice-president, Ideal Wine Coolers

Wine Storage Solutions: White Wine Storage

White wines are some of my personal favorites. To store and serve white wine correctly, there are some unique wine characteristics that need to be considered. Important factors to consider are the wine type, the storage and serving temperatures, the storage humidity, aging goals, and basic storage environment (amount of light, vibration exposure, temperature variance, etc.).

Basic Wine Storage Requirements

Storage requirements that are basic to any wine are reasonably straight forward. You must keep your wine in a horizontal position to keep the cork moist. The storage location should be vibration free and provide protection from light and UV rays. Temperatures should be stable and optimally range from between 42 to 58 degrees F. with red wines stored at the upper part of the range and white wines the lower. Ideal storage would be in an environment where relative humidity is at least 70 percent. Finally, do not store wines where their corks can pick up strange odors from a source like a stinky cheese or worse.

Common White Wine Types

Some the most common white wine grapes include Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Grigio, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc. Other popular white wines include Semillon, a favorite dessert wine, and Viognier, primarily grown in France and California. California is the primary state where white wines are made, but other important growing states include New York, Oregon and Washington.

White Wine Storage Temperatures

You should always store and serve white wines colder than your red wines. Most people recommend storage temperatures between around 42 degrees to 48 degrees F. Wines, such as Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc and Champagne are best stored at the lower end of that range. Remember, storing temperatures for white wines are colder than their respective serving temperature. You should research the optimal temperature requirements for storing and serving your particular favorite white wine.

Caves or Wine Refrigerator?

Much of the wine made in France is stored in caves where stable temperatures are near 55 degrees F. Most of us in the United States do not have caves handy for this use. Manufacturer’s today offer many different styles and sizes of wine coolers and wine refrigerators that can provide a stable temperature, provide for horizontal wine bottle storage, reduce UV rays and run with little or no vibration. Wine coolers are also made that can provide dual temperature zones to store different classes of wine at their respective optimum temperatures.

Closing Advice

If you only occasionally grab a bottle of wine to enjoy with your dinner, your standard refrigerator will work fine for short term storage. If you like to keep a wine collection on hand to later select from or if you have intent to age your wine to improve its value and taste, investment in a wine cooler, cellar or refrigerator is what would be best for you. No matter what you decide, I only offer this last bit of advice: buy the wine that you like, store it correctly, serve it at its best temperature and enjoy it to the last drop.

Author: Ronald Senn, Vice-president, Ideal Wine Coolers, June 2011

Wine Storage Solutions: Danby Wine, Beer and Ice Cooler (DPC6012BLS)

Every once in a while I find a new product that really excites me. This Danby Beverage Center stores wine, cans and makes ice as well. Image having in multiple function appliance that will meet all you entertainment needs in one applicance. This Danby wine and can cooler is specifically designed for built in under counter applications and would be a great addition to any kitchen or wet bar area. This Three In One Entertainment Cooler comes with a black cabinet with two classic stainless steel doors and handles. This beverage cooler does require direct plumbing hook-up for a water supply and drain. Drain hook-up is similar to that required for a standard dish washer. Check out the specifications below.

Entertain Easily With This Combination Ice Maker, Wine Cooler and Beverage Center

Our Danby 3 Way Stainless Steel Under Counter Party Center will make entertaining in your home easy. This party center cooler incorporates beverage can storage with wine storage and ice making. This beverage center is designed to be used in either free standing or under counter applications. Features that you will enjoy having are the combined advantage of beverage and wine cooling with a home ice maker, stainless steel door and handle, stainless steel cooling vent, frost free operation, blue LED thermostat, stainless steel trimmed glass shelving, door ajar alarm, French door design, LED interior lighting and ice production at 4 pounds per day. This unit requires direct hook up to plumbing drain and water source. This party center cooler will give you all the entertainment advantage you need to do a party right. Look no further for Superior Beverage Can and Wine Bottle Storage.

FEATURES:
* Three in One Party Center Design
* Designed for Freestanding or Undercounter Use
* Electronic LED Thermostat
* Frost Free Operation
* Door Ajar Alarm
* Solid, Stainless Steel French Doors
* Euro Style Stainless Steel Handles
* Stainless Steel Trimmed Glass Shelving For Can Storage
* Stainless Steel Trimmed Black Wire Shelving For Wine Storage
* Makes 4 Pounds of Ice per Day
* White Interior LED lighting
* NOTE: Direct Hook Up to Plumbing for Drain and Water Source is REQUIRED.

DIMENSIONS:
* Width 23 13/16 Inches; Depth 23 11/16 Inches, Height 34 7/16 Inches

CAPACITY:
* 60 Beverage Cans
* 12 Wine Bottles

MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY:
* 24 months parts and labor

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Author: Ronald Senn, Vice President, Ideal Wine Coolers