If you want to expand your wine collection and preserve the taste of your collection year after year, you need a freestanding wine refrigerator. In this article, we're taking a closer look at the freestanding wine refrigerator and several styles available. Freestanding Wine Refrigerators Have you ever considered adding a wine refrigerator to your collection of appliances in your home? They are a beautiful addition to any space throughout your home, whether your kitchen, a lounging area, or your back patio. These versatile refrigerators can be used for more than just wine – you can store water, soda, liquor, beer, seltzers, and more. It looks cool and adds a nice vibe to any space. The best part of having a freestanding wine refrigerator, though, is the ability to drink your wine the way it was intended – without having to remodel your home and add a wine cellar! Wine refrigerators offer vibration-free, humidity-controlled space to store wine. And, you can do so at just the right temperature, whether you are storing reds or whites. There is a lot of work that goes into perfecting a bottle of wine. Optimally enjoy every sip. So, it doesn’t matter if you are the sophisticated, classy homeowner or the cool, hip parents with a beverage center in your game room, a freestanding wine refrigerator is a beautiful addition. Here are five to choose from. Here's what you need to know about a freestanding wine refrigerator. Single Zone Wine Refrigerators Don’t let single zone wine refrigerators fool you – they pack a big punch. They can hold just the right number of bottles and can fit in so many places without taking up too much space. At Thor Kitchen, we’ve got two options for you that you will want in your home. Model Number HWC2405U This single zone wine cooler offers you 6 wooden shelves with a 40-bottle capacity. And, its stainless-steel exterior brings beauty and shine to your space. It is sure to fit nearly any design style. Ready for the features? This unit comes with the following features: Built-in installation or Freestanding 40 Bottles (Standard Bordeaux x 750ml bottles/2.75” in diameter) Stainless Steel Exterior Finish 41db Noise Level Compressor Powered Cooling No Frost Air Circulating Design White LED Interior Light Double Tempered Glass Window with Stainless Steel Door Frame 6 Wooden Shelves Certification ETL, CE, RoHS Model Number TWC1501 How about a single zone wine cooler that comes with a bonus – sabbath mode? This beautiful unit features storage for 33 bottles, touch control, and LED lighting. Of course, it too has wooden interior shelves, a glass door, and a stainless-steel finish. It has shine and elegance all rolled into one. This wine refrigerator can be built-in or remain freestanding. And it comes with the following features: Adjustable beech wood shelves Touchpad digital control with LED readout No frost LED interior lighting Security lock Sabbath mode Dual Zone Wine Refrigerators Sometimes having one cooling compartment is not enough, right? For instance, let’s say some days you prefer red wine while other days you prefer white. And, you are a well-seasoned wine connoisseur that you know each has its optimal storage temperature. Having a dual-zone wine refrigerator gives you two compartments that can be each is set to their desired temperature. The result? Whatever you are storing can be done so at the temp you choose. Not to mention that dual zone wine refrigerators are a bit larger and have space to hold more beverages. Model Number TWC2403DI Ready to have a ton of space that will allow you always have room for your wine (or other beverages)? This is your wine refrigerator. It can hold 162 bottles! That’s quite a capacity. Plus, it comes with a reversible door, a touch control pad, and three colors of LED illuminating lights. This wine cooler comes with the following features: No frost with an interior fan circulating Electrical temperature control with LED display Seamless stainless-steel double-pane glass door Three colors of LED illuminating lights Sabbath mode Lock One display stand and one drawer Reversible door Door opening alarm Model Number TWC2402 If you are looking for a dual-zone wine refrigerator, but don’t need a great amount of storage space, then this model is your best option. It holds 42 bottles and has convenient glass and stainless-steel French doors. It is the perfect space-saving option that is designed to be built-in within your kitchen – or wherever you choose to install it. This model comes with these key features: 10 metal shelves Seamless stainless-steel door Touchpad digital control with LED readout No frost LED interior lighting Triple Zone Wine Refrigerators The king of all wine refrigerators is the triple zone wine refrigerator. There is an ample amount of space for you to store your beverage of choice, whether it is wine, beer, soda, seltzer, water, liquor, or something else. Plus, you have three different zones, each with its climate control that allow you to have the most refreshing sip every time. At Thor Kitchen, there are multiple triple zone wine refrigerators to choose from – and they each hold an incredible number of bottles (and cans, too, of course). Model Number HWC2404U This three-zone wine cooler can hold 128 bottles. It has touch control, LED lighting, and a windowed door with a stainless steel finish. Wooden racks offer a beautiful look inside. This is a freestanding unit that can be installed anywhere. It is convenient and, with three separately controlled zones, it can host a variety of beverages. Not to mention, it comes with the following features: Freestanding Unit Temperature Zone Upper Zone 47-56°F Lower Zone 56-65°F Drawers 34-50°F (Standard Bordeaux 750 ml bottles / 2.75” in diameter) Beer storage: 80 bottles Exterior Finish Stainless Steel Noise Level 41db Cooling System Compressor Powered Cooling No Frost Air Circulating Design Lighting Blue LED Interior Light Conclusion You don’t have to be a serious wine connoisseur to make good use of a wine cooler in your home. These versatile units can take the place of a wine cellar, giving you the optimal storage conditions and see-through display. But, they can also be a beverage center for convenience and – let’s be honest – a great way to free up space in your refrigerator. With Thor Kitchen’s many beautiful options, you are sure to find a wine refrigerator that is perfect for your space.
