Wines and SpiritsTall and Sleek: The Bosch Wine Refrigerator
There are a lot of different wine refrigerators in a variety of different styles on the market today and few have the quality of a Bosch. The explosion/expansion of the wine industry over the past years has directly led to large advances in home wine refrigeration and this is a good thing for any wine enthusiast.
If you are serious about wine then you should be serious about proper storage. A Bosch wine refrigerator is expensive and the expense is only justified (in my opinion) if you have money to burn or wine worth storing. If you donò€™t meet those criteria I would suggest you look at more inexpensive solutions
So, what kind of wine refrigerator should you get? Here I will focus on the Bosch and what you can expect from it.
Before you buy consider:
Pros:
1. Compressor, evaporator, electronic controls and independent temperature control in two components. These are must have components for proper wine storage.
2. Gorgeous. Tall and sleek. I know the stainless steel variety is very popular right now, but I prefer the classy elegance of the custom panel.
3. Large wine storage 70-98 bottles depending on the model.
4. Removable roller shelves, display shelf, and a UV protected glass door. The only real essential here is the UV protection-very important for proper storage and care.
5. Almost silent. It wonò€™t keep you up at night.
Cons:
1. Few options - either you get the 18" wide model with 70-bottle capacity or the 24" wide modular cooler capable of taking 98 bottles. They do not offer a lot in terms of customization and fit. It is what it is and you would have to find a home for it.
2. Price: $3500-4000.
3. The stainless model can be extremely difficult to find due to its current popularity. Be prepared to hunt and wait.
4. Height: at 84 inches tall, itò€™s a basket ball player. This is somewhat offset by itò€™s very sleek design.
5. Weight: at 280-300lbs it is heavy. Yes you can move it, but at that weight how often are you going to want to. Find a home for it and leave it.
If you would like to see some specifications, photos, real world measurements, a complete list of features or purchasing information visit my Bosch Wine Refrigertor page for tips.