Wine experts know that different foods go with different wines. Beef and venison, for instance, are best with red Bordeaux or red Burgundy. Chicken, on the other hand, may work well with light reds such as Chianti, and full whites like white Burgundy. If you prefer fish, you should have medium to light white. A Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc would be fine.
If you are like most people who like to eat different foods on different days with wine to go with them, you will want to have a dual temperature wine cooler than can handle reds or whites. A good option is the EdgeStar Thermoelectric Wine Cooler TWR181ES.
This cooler has a capacity of 18 bottles stored in two separate compartments whose temperatures can be programmed independently of each other. The upper area can contain six bottles and has a temperature of range of 45 to 54°F. This is ideal for storing white and sparkling wines. The lower area has a range of 54 to 64°F, suited for all types of red wines. An adjustable thermostat with a digital display enables resetting of temperatures.
A thermoelectric cooling system maintains temperatures inside the cooler without the use of a compressor or ozone-damaging refrigerants. And since the cooling fans that circulate air inside the unit are the only moving parts, there is virtually no vibration. Hence, wine sediments are not agitated, which could interfere with the proper aging of the wine.
The cabinet is in sleek black which is highlighted with the metallic-silver door frame of the glass door. The tempered glass door is double-paned for better insulation. It is also tinted to protect the wine from harmful ultraviolet rays.
The EdgeStar Thermoelectric Wine Cooler TWR181ES measures approximately 26″ high, 14″ wide, and 19″ deep. It can be installed on your kitchen floor or on your countertop.