Wine collectors who are just starting off with a few bottles as well as very serious connoisseurs who need an underground cellar for their extensive collection both have use for a Haier Wine and Beverage Cooler HBCN02EBB; the neophyte because he has only a handful of bottles, while the expert so that doesn’t have to run down to his cellar every time he wants to open a bottle.
This Haier model is a countertop cooler with measurements of 20.6″ H x 17.7″ W x 19.7″ D. It has a storage capacity of 1.8 cu.ft. and has enough room for 17 wine bottles. If it is your kids who are expecting guests, you can stock it up with 42 cans of soda instead of wine. Of course, you can always combine them, reserving two of the four black vinyl coated flat wire shelves for your wine, and the other two for soda. There is even a variation of the shelf design. You can opt for a half-rack third shelf allowing you to fit in magnums and other big bottles.
Temperature ranges from 34° to 45°F which makes the cooler suitable for dessert, sparkling, and some light-bodied white wines. This may, however, be too cold for long-term storage of red wines. An adjustable thermostat regulates temperature levels while a control dial sets or resets them.
The cooling mechanism is a compressor and refrigerant type. This allows the cooler to reach low level temperatures. Included in the cooler is an auto defrost system that removes frost during the off cycle of the thermostat, channeling them to a drip tray near the compressor.
Apart from the amber-tinted glass door, the cabinet is in all black. The edges of its top are raised allowing it to be used as a mini-storage area where you can put a corkscrew, stopper, or collar.