winecooler
Though wine coolers and wine fridges serve the same main function, they can come with a variety of different features. Before we get into the different features wine chillers can come with, we first need to review why you may need one.
Though some people choose to store their wine in a standard kitchen refrigerator, if you’re a wine enthusiast or a restaurant owner, then you know this is a bad idea. The typical refrigerator is too cold for wine and can dry out their corks. Wine coolers chill wine at a constant temperature that is warm enough to aid in the development of wine, and cold enough to keep wine fresh.
Wine coolers are also designed for easy accessibility of your wine. When stored in a wine cooler, your wine collection is easily visible. This means you can quickly grab your wine and go. If you own a restaurant that serves wine or host wine parties often, then this aspect of wine coolers may be especially helpful for you.
In this detailed buying guide, you will learn…
- Background information on Cuisinart and products in their CWC series
- Which wine cooler or wine fridge may be best for you
A Brief Background on Cuisinart
Cuisinart is a name recognized universally. The kitchen appliances company has won many awards and accolades throughout their history. Their products can be purchased both online and in retail stores internationally.
Cuisinart is best known for their food processors, but they have expanded their line of products to include kitchen tools and appliances both big and small. Their line of CWC wine coolers have been a part of their product line for quite awhile. As a result, the line of wine coolers includes nearly every type of wine cooler or wine fridge any wine enthusiast or restaurant owner would need.
Cuisinart Wine Coolers
Cuisinart wine coolers are affordable and diverse. They can hold 8, 12, or even 32 bottles of wine. Many Cuisinart wine coolers and Cuisinart wine fridges come with a stainless steel finish. Some of the wine racks in their line of products can be removed.
If you want a compact wine fridge, you will probably be satisfied with Cuisinart’s CWC series of products. If you purchase a Cuisinart wine cooler or a Cuisinart wine fridge, then you may also receive a warranty with your purchase. Some of the products in the CWC line come with a warranty.
If you want to learn more about specific products in Cuisinart’s CWC line of Cuisinart wine coolers and Cuisinart wine fridges, then look no further than their official Youtube Channel “CuisinartVideo.” Their YouTube channel provides overviews on many of their products including their CWC product line. The videos are mostly just over a minute or two long.
The Cuisinart CWC-800 8-Bottle Private Reserve Wine Cellar
This Cuisinart wine cooler can store up to 8 wine bottles. It is compact and coated in stainless steel. It has a thermoelectric cooling system. A Cuisinart wine cooler or a Cuisinart wine fridge with a thermoelectric cooling system is not ideal for living in a warmer climate.
The temperature of thermoelectric cooling systems depend on the temperature surrounding them. As a result, if you live in a warmer climate, or keep your home at a warmer temperature, a wine fridge with a thermoelectric cooling system will be too warm, and your wine will age or chill properly.
One positive thing about this Cuisinart wine cooler and wine cooler with thermoelectric cooling systems in general is that they are very quiet. Another positive thing about thermoelectric cooling systems and this Cuisinart wine fridge is that no chemicals are used to run the cooler. Instead, electricity is quietly pumped through a heat pump.
The Cuisinart CWC-800 8-Bottle Private Reserve Wine Cellar has four wine racks. When they are all in place, they can hold 750ml. If you take out one of the removable racks, this wine cooler can hold 1500ml.
This Cuisinart wine cooler has an electronic touchpad that you can use to set your preferred temperature. The temperature choices range from 39 degrees Fahrenheit to 68 degrees Fahrenheit. The touchpad has a blue LED display for easy viewing. This wine cooler also features a double-pane viewing window so you can show off your collection without having to lift a finger.
This wine cooler comes with a 3-year limited warranty. Another negative thing about this wine cooler is that it can’t be stored in a cabinet or any other enclosed structure. It is a free standing unit only. One final positive thing about this wine fridge is that it has soft interior lights than can be turned on or off at your control.
The dimensions of this wine cooler are 17” x 10” x 17.2”, and it weighs 23.8 pounds.
- Compact brushed stainless finish wine cellar holds up to 8 bottles
- Thermoelectric cooling system - reduces noise and vibration while using low...
- Electronic touchpad for precise temperature control with blue LED display. Soft...
- 4-Chrome contoured wine racks designed to hold 750ml or the option to remove a...
The Cuisinart CWC-3200 32-Bottle Private Reserve Wine Cellar
This Cuisinart wine fridge also has a thermoelectric cooling system. A positive aspect of this particular wine cooler is that it can store up to 32 bottles of wine. This feature is especially perfect for anyone with a large collection of wine or any wine enthusiasts in the process of growing a large wine collection.
Since this wine cooler uses a thermoelectric cooling system, its energy consumption is low. Like the Cuisinart wine cooler detailed above, this Cuisinart wine fridge has an electronic touchpad that can be used to set your cooler at a precise temperature. This Cuisinart wine cooler also has a blue LED display for easy viewing as well as a double-pane window so you can show off your collection or view it yourself with little effort.
This wine cooler has 8 chrome wine racks, double the amount the wine cooler detailed above has. The racks are designed to hold 750ml, but if you remove a rack, the remaining racks can store 1500ml. This wine cooler is heftier than some of Cuisinart’s other wine coolers and weighs 58.2 pounds. Its dimensions are 16.2” x 32” x 20.8”.
The voltage of this wine cooler is 2 volts, and its wine racks can slide out. The adjustable temperature range of this wine fridge is 39 degrees Fahrenheit to 68 degrees Fahrenheit. One negative feature of this wine cooler is that it has a tendency to break down after only a few years of use. The power module occasionally gets fried.
On the positive side, this wine cooler has a simple design , so it is easy to navigate. Another positive feature of this wine cooler is that it since it holds so many wine bottles, you won’t have to take up space in your home or restaurant spreading out numerous smaller-capacity wine coolers. A final positive feature of this Cuisinart wine fridge is that batteries are not required.
- 32-Bottle wine cellar
- Thermoelectric cooling system -reduces noise and vibration and offers low energy...
- Stainless finish and double-pane viewing window illuminated by soft interior...
- Electronic touchpad for precise temperature control with blue LED display
- 8-Chrome contoured wine racks designed to hold 750ml or the option to remove a...
The Cuisinart CWC-1200DZ 12-Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cellar
This Cuisinart wine cooler has two temperature zones, and each zone has their own door. Each zone holds 6 wine bottles for a total of 12-bottle storage in the entire cooler. This Cuisinart wine fridge uses a thermoelectric cooling system alongside a dual fan system. If you are someone who has a collection of both white and red wines, then this wine cooler may be the one for you.
The touchpad on this Cuisinart fridge can be used to manually adjust the temperature of this wine cooler. The display of this touchpad is blue LED. This wine cooler has 6 wine racks that are constructed to hold 750ml. The viewing window on this wine cooler is double-pane and tinted.
If you purchase this Cuisinart wine cooler, then you will receive a limited 3-year warranty. This wine cooler weighs only 42.4 pounds and its dimensions are 18.5″ x 15″ x 20″. Also, this wine cooler has 2 volts of voltage.
One thing that’s positive about this wine cooler is that if you ever have a power outage, this wine fridge will automatically power on again. Another positive thing about this wine cooler is its shelves are removable. A final positive thing about this wine cooler is that it is quiet.
The Cuisinart CWC-1200DZ 12-Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cellar does have some negatives. First of all, the different sides can struggle to get cool, and occasionally one side will die before the other. Another negative thing to consider before purchasing this wine cooler is that it tends to only last for a few years. If this wine cooler is only a temporary purchase for you and you already have plans to upgrade to a more expensive model down the road, then this flaw will not be a problem. However, if you’re seeking a wine cooler that will last a while, then another wine cooler may be a better option for you.
- 12-bottle wine cellar; dual zone, double door compartments allow for2 different...
- Dual fan system with individual thermoelectric cooling units for each...
- Touchpad manually adjusts temperature using +/- with a range of 39°f – 68°f...
- Soft interior lighting with on/off control for individual zones; 6 chrome...
- Double-pane, tinted viewing window; limited 3-year warranty
