Vinotemp 159 Bottle European Built Insulated Wine Cooler Cave

This article will breakdown Vinotemp’s VT-CAVE150 SD and discuss its intrinsic characteristics and features. Vinotemp wine coolers by size manufactures and distributes a wide selection of wine coolers as well as custom built units. Their wine refrigerators vary in capacity from single bottle coolers to cellars that can house more than 600 wine bottles.  The VT-CAVE150 SD is mid-range in capacity but was engineered with all of the important components which make wine storage and cooling effortless. Its vault-like appearance imparts a feeling of security and soundness of structure.

The VT-CAVE150 SD was manufactured in France and has an approximate capacity of 159 bottles of wine. However, wine bottles are made in many shapes and sizes which means the capacity is subject to the size of the bottles being stored. The more variance in size, the less overall capacity can be utilized. Because 159 bottles is a daunting number, this wine cooler is also equipped with a wine ledger, present on the inside of the wine cooler door which allows you to keep track of your aging wines. Even with such a large capacity, the dimensions of this wine refrigerator are relatively compact. It stands approximately 3 and a half feet tall, a little over 2 feet deep, and slightly over 2 feet wide.

The interior of the 159 bottle insulated wine cave is capable of holding up to 8 sturdy wooden shelves, two of which come standard with the wine cooler. Additional shelving may be purchased directly from Vinotemp. These standard shelves are fully adjustable and come with 3 positioning options; they can be set for bulk storage, slide out for easy loading and unloading, or arranged to nicely display the fine vintages. The wines are kept secure with the insulated locking door (2 keys are provided) attractively built with a recessed handle which is also convenient for arranging in your dining area, basement, or garage.

This wine cooler was engineered with a standard hygrometer and dynamic heat pump for humidity control. When aging wines, an important element to monitor is humidity. If the interior were too dry, the corks in the wine bottles could crack allowing either overexposure to oxygen or wine to seep out of the damaged corks. Wine that is exposed to a large amount of oxygen can lose some of its desired flavors or be irreparably damaged. The dynamic heat pump works to move hot air away from the wine cooler thus further preserving the set internal temperature.

Vinotemp designed the VT-CAVE150 SD with a compressor based cooling system. This system is based on well established technology that is relatively inexpensive and energy efficient. The wine coolers with compressor based technology can also run mechanically with water or electrical energy. Another advantage of this cooling system is its noiseless operation. The last thing you want is another loud appliance causing disruption to your daily life. This wine cooler’s wide ambient temperature range makes it ideal for placing in a garage or basement. The ambient temperature does not refer to the temperature inside the wine cooler but rather to the outside climate in which the cooler is placed. The VT-CAVE150 SD can withstand an ambient temperature range of 0 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit without causing detrimental fluctuations to the interior settings.

Within the wine cooler, the temperature can be set between 50 and 57 degrees Fahrenheit which is pretty much perfect for cooling red and white wines. Vinotemp makes adjusting and monitoring the temperature on the VT-CAVE150 SD a breeze with a temperature control that is digitally displayed. The controller is smartly built into the door so that the interior temperature can be set without opening the door and compromising the work of the cooling system. To aid in the internal temperature preservation, this wine cooler is heavily insulated. The exterior has a dark finish ensuring it will blend in and accentuate any space it occupies. Because Vinotemp invested the time to create a wine cooler that can solve your wine storage needs, they also support their products with warranties and quality customer service.