Every now and then, you need to step out of the box and level up on your home’s design and interior. For some, that may mean adding a new splash of color to your bedroom or creating an outdoor kitchen and living space to hang out with friends and family. For others, it could mean finally having a space to store wine without having to dig out a wine cellar. 

Face it, we all don’t have the capability or resources to build a permanent means of wine storage, such as a cellar. But we all have access to the best built-in wine cooler. Many would even agree that the latter is even better – especially when it comes to things like convenience and the beautiful display for everyone to see. 

So, let’s take a moment to look at all the benefits of a built-in wine cooler – and why you need one. 

1. Store Your Wine at the Proper Temperature

Wine has to be stored at the right temperature if you want to enjoy its optimal taste. Red wine should be stored between 50 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit whereas whites are best stored at 45 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Storing your wine in the refrigerator where the temperatures are much lower is not good. And leaving your wine out on the counter doesn’t serve you well, either. 

With a wine cooler, you always have access to wine that is at the right temperature – ready to drink. If you have a taste for both reds and whites, opting for at least a dual-zone wine cooler means you can keep each section chilled to the desired temperature based on what is being stored. Then you always have exactly what you prefer, when you prefer it. 

2. Protect the Cork and Maintain the Humidity

Many people throw their wine in the refrigerator, on top of the refrigerator, on the counter, etc., without a second thought. But have you ever wondered why bottles are on their side when in a wine cooler or cellar? It’s because the cork needs to remain healthy in order to protect the wine. See, if the cork doesn’t maintain its strong seal, air can seep into the bottle and compromise what is inside. 

Ideally, you want the humidity to be 50% at a minimum – with a preferred humidity level of about 50% to 70%. This will help keep the cork from drying out and deteriorating. By placing the bottles on their sides in a humidity-controlled environment (such as a built-in wine cooler), you are protecting the cork and saving the wine. 

3. No Good Vibrations Needed

Wine comes from fermented grapes that go through a specific process to obtain the exact taste intended for the bottle of wine. And as a result, there is natural sediment found in each bottle. It isn’t meant to get shaken or stirred constantly, or else the natural aging process of the wine will become disrupted. Additionally, more tartaric acid is produced, changing the entire taste of the wine. 

You may think that your refrigerator, for instance, doesn’t vibrate that much. But, in all honesty, that is all the vibration a good bottle of wine needs to become a bad bottle of wine over time. Whether it is inside the fridge or on top of it, your wine is at risk. 

With a built-in wine cooler, your wine will be safe. They are free of vibrations so that you can safely store them and feel confident that they will taste as good next year as they would today – if not better. 

4. Free Up Your Refrigerator Space

Maybe you aren’t a big wine drinker. Can you still benefit from a built-in wine cooler? Absolutely. You can use it as a drink refrigerator, storing everything, like beer, soda, water, juice, and so on. Think of all the space these things currently take up in your refrigerator and how beneficial it would be to get them out. 

Unlike others who invest in an old refrigerator for drinks and house it in the basement or garage – not only would you have more space by choosing this wine cooler, but you would also still have the drinks close by. 

5. Keep Your Kitchen Stylish

There is always that one thing that someone has in their kitchen that sets them apart from everyone else. And with a wine cooler from Thor Kitchen, the stylish, stainless steel design not only blends in beautifully with your other appliances, but it looks stunning, too. The lighted display alone is enough to take your kitchen to the next level – while it shows your wine collection, too.

Having a built-in wine cooler in your kitchen can be an eye-catching addition that will stand out to anyone who visits. It’s unique yet functional. The best part is that it can be built-in inside your actual kitchen or your outdoor kitchen – wherever you need it. 

6. Easy Access

As we said, building a wine cellar isn’t always a feasible option. Even if it is, the time it takes to build one can be lengthy. And who wants to climb down into the cellar to grab the perfect bottle of wine every time they come home from a hard day at work? Not many. 

With a wine cooler, you have easy, quick access to a perfectly housed wine collection. You don’t have to worry about whether or not there is any wine chilled when you get home – there will be. And it won’t take you any extra effort to get it, either. It’s a convenient choice for your wine storage. Depending on how many bottles of wine you have, too, there is a wine fridge available. Whether you’d like room for 21 bottles of wine, 46 bottles of wine, or even 162 bottles of wine – there is a wine cooler for you. 

Enjoy a Wine Cooler Today

Spice up your kitchen a little bit, and make it a little more aesthetically pleasing while simplifying your life – and your joy of wine – with the introduction of a built-in wine cooler.