Wine refrigerators come in models from very small single bottle coolers to units that hold one hundred bottles and more. There are various types of wine refrigerators and wine coolers, from counter top models to built-in to commercial models. There are even twelve volt models for the traveling wine aficionado. And since most appreciators of good wines agree that red and white wines are best kept at different temperatures, some models have dual and multi-zone cooling, allowing wines to be stored at different temperatures while in the same unit. All zones can be set to the same temperature if you want to use the entire unit to store a single type of wine.

Wine refrigerators will meet the need for storage for the average wine consumer. Budget considerations and low volume storage needs preclude most of us from building a full-blown wine cellar. If you find an especially appealing deal on a wine refrigerator, consider buying two. Store red wines in one and whites in the other. To save space you should consider purchasing either a dual or multi-zone model. Besides consistent temperature control probably the most important consideration when buying a wine refrigerator is vibration. Vibration control is essential to preserving the quality of your wines.