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La Sommeliere - 248 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cabinet - CTV249La Sommeliere - 248 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cabinet - CTV249
La Sommeliere - 248 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cabinet - CTV249
  • Freestanding
  • H 183cm W 59.5cm D 67.5cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 248
  • Single Zone - 5-20°C
Sale price£1,299.00 Regular price£1,549.00
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ctvne147-wine-cabinet-la-sommeliereLa Sommeliere - 147 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cabinet - CTVNE147
La Sommeliere - 147 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cabinet - CTVNE147
  • Freestanding
  • H 167.4cm W 54.5cm D 60cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 147
  • Single Zone - 5-20°C
Sale price£949.00 Regular price£1,299.00
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Swisscave - Classic Edition 154 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler - WL455DFSwisscave - Classic Edition 154 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler - WL455DF
Swisscave - Classic Edition 154 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler - WL455DF
  • Freestanding/Built-In
  • H 172cm W 60cm D 72.5cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 154
  • Dual Zone - 5-20°C
Sale price£2,329.00
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Vin Garde - Pommard 160 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler - BlackVin Garde - Pommard 160 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler - Black
Vin Garde - Pommard 160 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler - Black
  • Freestanding/Built-In
  • H 180cm W 59.5cm D 68.8cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 160
  • Dual Zone - 5-22°C
Sale price£1,899.00 Regular price£1,999.00
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Swisscave - Classic Edition 40 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler - WL155DFSwisscave - Classic Edition 40 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler - WL155DF
Swisscave - Classic Edition 40 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler - WL155DF
  • Freestanding/Built-In
  • H 82cm W 59.5cm D 57cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 40
  • Dual Zone - 5-20°C
Sale price£1,479.00
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Climadiff - 294 Bottle Wine Ageing Cabinet - RESERVE 300XLClimadiff - 294 Bottle Wine Ageing Cabinet - RESERVE 300XL
Climadiff - 294 Bottle Wine Ageing Cabinet - RESERVE 300XL
  • Freestanding
  • H 183cm W 70cm D 71cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 294
  • Single Zone - 5-18°C
Sale price£1,499.00 Regular price£1,825.00
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CTPNE147-La-Sommeliere-Wine-CabinetLa Sommeliere - 147 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cabinet - CTPNE147E
La Sommeliere - 147 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cabinet - CTPNE147E
  • Freestanding
  • H 167.4cm W 54cm D 60cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 147
  • Single Zone - 5-20°C
Sale price£899.00 Regular price£1,199.00
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Swisscave - Classic Edition 169 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cooler - WLB-455FSwisscave - Classic Edition 169 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cooler - WLB-455F
Swisscave - Classic Edition 169 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cooler - WLB-455F
  • Freestanding/Built-In
  • H 172cm W 59.5cm D 71cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 169
  • Single Zone - 5-20°C
Sale price£2,239.00 Regular price£2,249.00
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Swisscave - Premium Edition 163 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cooler - WLB-460F-MIXSwisscave - Premium Edition 163 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cooler - WLB-460F-MIX
Swisscave - Premium Edition 163 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cooler - WLB-460F-MIX
  • Freestanding/Built-In
  • H 172cm W 59.5cm D 72.5cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 163
  • Single Zone - 5-20°C
Sale price£3,049.00
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Swisscave - Premium Edition 152-164 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler - WLB-460DF-MIXSwisscave - Premium Edition 152-164 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler - WLB-460DF-MIX
Swisscave - Premium Edition 152-164 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler - WLB-460DF-MIX
  • Freestanding/Built-In
  • H 172cm W 59.5cm D 72.5cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 152
  • Dual Zone - 5-20°C
Sale price£3,189.00
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Swisscave - Classic Edition 47 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cooler - WL155FSwisscave - Classic Edition 47 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cooler - WL155F
Swisscave - Classic Edition 47 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cooler - WL155F
  • Freestanding/Built-In
  • H 82cm W 59.5cm D 58.7cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 47
  • Single Zone - 5-20°C
Sale price£1,379.00
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Vin Garde Volnay 176 BlackVin Garde - Volnay 176 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cooler - Black
Vin Garde - Volnay 176 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cooler - Black
  • Freestanding/Built-In
  • H 180cm W 59.5cm D 68.6cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 176
  • Single Zone - 5-22°C
Sale price£1,799.00 Regular price£1,999.00
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Vestfrost - 197 Bottle Multi Zone Wine Cooler - WFG 185Vestfrost - 197 Bottle Multi Zone Wine Cooler - WFG 185
Vestfrost - 197 Bottle Multi Zone Wine Cooler - WFG 185
  • Freestanding
  • H 185cm W 59.5cm D 59.5cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 197
  • Multi Zone - 5-22°C
Sale price£1,529.00 Regular price£1,699.00
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Swisscave - Premium Edition MIX 163 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler - WLB-460DFLD-MIXSwisscave - Premium Edition MIX 163 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler - WLB-460DFLD-MIX
Swisscave - Premium Edition MIX 163 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler - WLB-460DFLD-MIX
  • Freestanding/Built-In
  • H 172cm W 59.5cm D 72.5cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 163
  • Dual Zone - 5-20°C
Sale price£3,619.00
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Swisscave - Premium Edition 40-45 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler - WLB-160DFSwisscave - Premium Edition 40-45 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler - WLB-160DF
Swisscave - Premium Edition 40-45 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler - WLB-160DF
  • Freestanding/Built-In
  • H 82cm W 59.5cm D 59.5cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 45
  • Dual Zone - 5-20°C
Sale price£1,969.00
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La Sommeliere - 188 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cabinet - CLASSIC194La Sommeliere CLASSIC194
La Sommeliere - 188 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cabinet - CLASSIC194
  • Freestanding
  • H 158cm W 59.5cm D 71cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 188
  • Single Zone - 5-20°C
Sale price£1,099.00 Regular price£1,349.00
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La Sommeliere - 116 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cabinet - CTPNE120ELa Sommeliere - 116 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cabinet - CTPNE120E
La Sommeliere - 116 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cabinet - CTPNE120E
  • Freestanding
  • H 124.4cm W 54cm D 61cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 116
  • Single Zone - 5-20°C
Sale price£949.00 Regular price£1,199.00
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Swisscave - Premium Edition 47-52 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cooler - WLB-160FSwisscave - Premium Edition 47-52 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cooler - WLB-160F
Swisscave - Premium Edition 47-52 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cooler - WLB-160F
  • Freestanding/Built-In
  • H 82cm W 59.5cm D 59.5cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 47
  • Single Zone - 5-20°C
Sale price£1,869.00 Regular price£1,879.00
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mQuvée - WineStore 78 Panel Ready Built-In Wine FridgemQuvée - WineStore 78 Panel Ready Built-In Wine Fridge
mQuvée - WineStore 78 Panel Ready Built-In Wine Fridge
  • Under Counter - Built In
  • H 82cm W 59.5cm D 57cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 44
  • Single Zone - 5-20°C
Sale price£1,319.00 Regular price£1,449.00
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Climadiff Reserve 275 Wine CabinetClimadiff - 264 Bottle Wine Ageing Cabinet - RESERVE 275F
Climadiff - 264 Bottle Wine Ageing Cabinet - RESERVE 275F
  • Freestanding
  • H 186cm W 62cm D 71cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 264
  • Single Zone - 5-18°C
Sale price£1,399.00 Regular price£1,649.00
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mQuvée - WineCave 187 Anthracite Black Dual Zone Wine FridgemQuvée - WineCave 187 Anthracite Black Dual Zone Wine Fridge
mQuvée - WineCave 187 Anthracite Black Dual Zone Wine Fridge
  • Freestanding/Built-In
  • H 183cm W 59.5cm D 57cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 123
  • Dual Zone - 5-20°C
Sale price£2,599.00 Regular price£2,679.00
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Swisscave - Classic Edition 111 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cooler - WL355FSwisscave - Classic Edition 111 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cooler - WL355F
Swisscave - Classic Edition 111 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cooler - WL355F
  • Freestanding/Built-In
  • H 127cm W 59.5cm D 71cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 111
  • Single Zone - 5-20°C
Sale price£1,469.00 Regular price£1,799.00
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Swisscave Wine Cooler WL355DF frontSwisscave Wine Cooler WL355DF side
Swisscave - Classic Edition 107 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler - WL355DF
  • Freestanding/Built-In
  • H 127cm W 59.5cm D 71cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 107
  • Dual Zone - 5-20°C
Sale price£1,949.00
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mQuvée - Velvet 125 Glass 190 Bottle Single Zone Wine CabinetmQuvée - Velvet 125 Glass 190 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cabinet
mQuvée - Velvet 125 Glass 190 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cabinet
  • Freestanding/Built-In
  • H 182cm W 59.5cm D 57cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 190
  • Single Zone - 5-22°C
Sale price£1,789.00 Regular price£2,099.00
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APOGEE190DZ LA Sommeliere wine fridgeLa Sommeliere - 181 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cabinet - APOGEE190DZ
La Sommeliere - 181 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cabinet - APOGEE190DZ
  • Freestanding
  • H 177cm W 55.5cm D 58cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 181
  • Dual Zone - 5-20°C
Sale price£1,549.00 Regular price£1,829.00
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Dunavox DX-194.490BK - 194 Bottle Freestanding/Built-In Single Zone Wine CabinetDunavox DX-194.490BK - 194 Bottle Freestanding/Built-In Single Zone Wine Cabinet
Dunavox DX-194.490BK - 194 Bottle Freestanding/Built-In Single Zone Wine Cabinet
  • Freestanding/Built-In
  • H 183.5cm W 65.5cm D 68cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 194
  • Single Zone - 5-22°C
Sale price£2,299.00 Regular price£2,999.00
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La Sommeliere - 248 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cabinet - CTP253La Sommeliere - 248 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cabinet - CTP253
La Sommeliere - 248 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cabinet - CTP253
  • Freestanding
  • H 184cm W 59.5cm D 67.5cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 248
  • Single Zone - 5-20°C
Sale price£1,249.00 Regular price£1,499.00
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vin garde beaune wine cabinetVin Garde - Beaune 149 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler - Black
Vin Garde - Beaune 149 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler - Black
  • Freestanding/Built-In
  • H 161.5cm W 59.5cm D 68.8cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 149
  • Dual Zone - 5-22°C
Sale price£1,799.00 Regular price£1,899.00
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Swisscave - Premium Edition 140 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cooler - WLB-460FLD-MIXSwisscave - Premium Edition 140 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cooler - WLB-460FLD-MIX
Swisscave - Premium Edition 140 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cooler - WLB-460FLD-MIX
  • Freestanding/Built-In
  • H 172cm W 59.5cm D 72.5cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 140
  • Single Zone - 5-20°C
Sale price£3,459.00
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Swisscave Wine Cooler WLB-360DF FrontSwisscave Wine Cooler WLB-360DF Side
Swisscave - Premium Edition 103-113 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler - WLB-360DF-MIX
  • Freestanding/Built-In
  • H 127cm W 59.5cm D 72.5cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 113
  • Dual Zone - 5-20°C
Sale price£2,399.00 Regular price£2,619.00
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mQuvée - WineKeeper Exclusive 112D Push/Pull Wine FridgemQuvée - WineKeeper Exclusive 112D Push/Pull Wine Fridge
mQuvée - WineKeeper Exclusive 112D Push/Pull Wine Fridge
  • Built-In/Integrated
  • H 174cm W 59.2cm D 54.5cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 112
  • Dual Zone - 5-20°C
Sale price£2,899.00
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Climadiff Reserve 185 Wine CabinetClimadiff - 180 Bottle Wine Ageing Cabinet - RESERVE 185
Climadiff - 180 Bottle Wine Ageing Cabinet - RESERVE 185
  • Freestanding
  • H 145cm W 62cm D 71cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 180
  • Single Zone - 5-18°C
Sale price£1,049.00 Regular price£1,599.00
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La Sommeliere - 152 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cabinet - PRO160DZNLa Sommeliere - 152 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cabinet - PRO160DZN
La Sommeliere - 152 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cabinet - PRO160DZN
  • Freestanding
  • H 183cm W 59.5cm D 67.5cm
  • Bottle capacity - 152
  • Dual Zone - 5-20°C
Sale price£1,799.00 Regular price£1,949.00
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Swisscave - Premium Edition 152 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler - WLB-460DFL-MIXSwisscave - Premium Edition 152 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler - WLB-460DFL-MIX
Swisscave - Premium Edition 152 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler - WLB-460DFL-MIX
  • Freestanding/Built-In
  • H 172cm W 59.5cm D 72.5cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 152
  • Dual Zone - 5-20°C
Sale price£3,729.00
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La Sommeliere PRO160N wine fridgeLa Sommeliere - 152 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cabinet - PRO160N
La Sommeliere - 152 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cabinet - PRO160N
  • Freestanding
  • H 183cm W 59.5cm D 67.5cm
  • Bottle capacity - 152
  • Single Zone - 5-20°C
Sale price£1,899.00
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Swisscave - Premium Edition 124 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cooler - WLB-360F-MIXSwisscave - Premium Edition 124 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cooler - WLB-360F-MIX
Swisscave - Premium Edition 124 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cooler - WLB-360F-MIX
  • Freestanding/Built-In
  • H 127cm W 59.5cm D 72.5cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 124
  • Single Zone - 5-20°C
Sale price£2,559.00
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La Sommeliere - 325 Bottle Multi-Zone Wine Cellar - VIP330VBLACKLa Sommeliere - 325 Bottle Multi-Zone Wine Cellar - VIP330VBLACK
La Sommeliere - 325 Bottle Multi-Zone Wine Cellar - VIP330VBLACK
  • Freestanding
  • H 196cm W 70cm D 71cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 325
  • Single Zone - 5-20°C
Sale price£2,299.00 Regular price£2,999.00
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La sommeliere CTVNE120 wine fridgeLa Sommeliere - 116 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cabinet -  CTVNE120
La Sommeliere - 116 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cabinet - CTVNE120
  • Freestanding
  • H 124.4cm W 54cm D 61cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 116
  • Single Zone - 5-20°C
Sale price£1,129.00 Regular price£1,149.00
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Vin Garde - Pommard 160 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler - StainlessVin Garde - Pommard 160 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler - Stainless
Vin Garde - Pommard 160 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler - Stainless
  • Freestanding/Built-In
  • H 180cm W 59.5cm D 68.8cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 160
  • Dual Zone - 5-22°C
Sale price£1,999.00 Regular price£2,099.00
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Vin Garde - Volnay 168 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cooler - BlackVin Garde - Volnay 168 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cooler - Black
Vin Garde - Volnay 168 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cooler - Black
  • Freestanding/Built-In
  • H 180cm W 59.5cm D 68.6cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 168
  • Single Zone - 5-22°C
Sale price£1,799.00 Regular price£1,999.00
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Climadiff - 204 Bottle Multi Zone Wine Cabinet - GARDE200DClimadiff - 204 Bottle Multi Zone Wine Cabinet - GARDE200D
Climadiff - 204 Bottle Multi Zone Wine Cabinet - GARDE200D
  • Freestanding
  • H 158.8cm W 59.5cm D 71cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 204
  • Multi Zone - 5-20°C
Sale price£1,299.00 Regular price£1,399.00
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CELLA - 101 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Fridge - FWS93D-BLACKCELLA - 101 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Fridge - FWS93D-BLACK
CELLA - 101 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Fridge - FWS93D-BLACK
  • Freestanding/Built-In
  • H 179cm W 59.5cm D 57cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 101
  • Dual Zone - 5-20°C
Sale price£2,099.00
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Avintage - 109 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Fridge - AVI110DZB1Avintage - 109 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Fridge - AVI110DZB1
Avintage - 109 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Fridge - AVI110DZB1
  • Freestanding/Built-in
  • H 179cm W 59.5cm D 55cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 109
  • Dual Zone - 5-20°C
Sale price£2,399.00 Regular price£2,999.00
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EuroCave - V-059V3 - Compact - 38-47 Bottle Wine CabinetEuroCave - V-059V3 - Compact - 38-47 Bottle Wine Cabinet
EuroCave - V-059V3 - Compact - 38-47 Bottle Wine Cabinet
  • Freestanding/Built-In
  • H 82cm W 59.5cm D 56cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 47
  • Single Zone - 5-20°C
Sale price£2,719.00
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Eurocave - V-Pure L - 182 Bottle Wine CabinetEurocave - V-Pure L - 182 Bottle Wine Cabinet
Eurocave - V-Pure L - 182 Bottle Wine Cabinet
  • Freestanding/Built-In
  • H 182.5cm W 68cm D 72cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 182
  • Single Zone - 5-20°C
Sale price£4,299.00 Regular price£4,329.00
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Dunavox DX-181.490DBK - 181 Bottle Freestanding/Built-In Dual Zone Wine CabinetDunavox DX-181.490DBK - 181 Bottle Freestanding/Built-In Dual Zone Wine Cabinet
Dunavox DX-181.490DBK - 181 Bottle Freestanding/Built-In Dual Zone Wine Cabinet
  • Freestanding/Built-In
  • H 183.5cm W 65.5cm D 68cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 181
  • Dual Zone - 5-22°C
Sale price£2,499.00 Regular price£2,949.00
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mQuvée - WineCave 187 Stainless Steel Dual Zone Wine FridgemQuvée - WineCave 187 Stainless Steel Dual Zone Wine Fridge
mQuvée - WineCave 187 Stainless Steel Dual Zone Wine Fridge
  • Freestanding/Built-In
  • H 183cm W 59.5cm D 57cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 123
  • Dual Zone - 5-20°C
Sale price£2,549.00 Regular price£2,699.00
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apogee145dz wine fridge la sommeliereLa Sommeliere - 143 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cabinet - APOGEE145DZ
La Sommeliere - 143 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cabinet - APOGEE145DZ
  • Freestanding
  • H 145cm W 55.5cm D 58cm
  • Bottle Capacity - 143
  • Dual Zone - 5-20°C
Sale price£1,499.00 Regular price£1,649.00
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Basement wine fridges and basement wine cabinets need to be chosen carefully and will ideally be fitted with both a charcoal filter and a winter system due to the fact that basements especially can present bad odours which over time, if they get into the basement wine fridge, could case spoilage and a winter system to control the fluctuating ambient temperature of a basement (if not insulated).

Basement wine fridges are ideal for those who do not have the space in their regular home for a wine cabinet but do have electric to their basement , allowing them to include a wine fridge in the basement and save space.

There are several brands that area ideal for this purpose but those especially from Swisscave, La Sommeliere, Climadiff, Dunavox, EuroCave and mQuvee will work best. 

Expert Advice on Basement Wine Cabinets

Basement wine cabinets tend to have larger bottle capacities (100-300 bottles) and are offered with solid doors as well as UV protected glass doors. All our recommendations have winter systems to offset any fluctuating temperatures of your cellar.

Basement wine cabinets contain all the technology that their indoor use wine cabinets do but also tend to contain other features due to their basement settings including audible alarms and carbon filters. This is not only because the wine lover may not be in the basement to see the issue and thus the alarm, but also because wine storage in the basement is often for long term storage of expensive bottles and so it's essential bad odours don't get into the wine fridge - like damp for instance.

Are Basement Wine Fridges fine in colder weather?

This is the main question. temperatures in a basement can fluctuate far more than in the home. The setting is more extreme in terms of heat, vibration and odours, so it’s important that the basement wine fridge contains all the features needed to combat these plus all the regular wine fridge features.

Basement wine fridges will need a winter system to combat the fluctuations in temperature, a carbon filter to offset any basement/car aromas and anti-vibration shelving and compressor to offset the vibrations from the home/road. All of the products in our basement wine cabinet range offer these key features.

Basement wine coolers are most often freestanding wine fridges, this means they can not be built in to carpentry. Whilst most basements should have the 3-5cm of ventilation space required all around the wine fridge, this makes a freestanding wine fridge the best option for a basement

Basement Wine Cabinets – Buying Guide

Do Fridges for Basement Need a Carbon Filter?

Over time wines can absorb odours from outside sources which can ultimately disrupt the sealed wine through the cork. A charcoal filter fitted into the wine cooler guards against this undesirable outcome.

This is especially important if the basement fridge is situated next to DIY products such as cans of paint as odours from these products can escape and seep into the air. A charcoal filter protects your wines against this environmental threat. The most common aroma in a basement is mold and this is something you want to keep out of your wine fridge and maintain pure air with a carbon filter.

Charcoal filters are to combat the odours coming from the room that the wine fridge is held that could enter into the wine fridge and potentially penetrate through to the wine. Basement , probably more than any other space, do tend to collate odours, either from exhausts, potentially damp or DIY product odours. For this reason we recommend purchasing a basement  wine fridge with a carbon (charcoal) filter.

Do Fridges for the Basement Need a Winter System?

The UK summers and winters are becoming more extreme, and whilst it may be tempting to think your basement wont get that hot, or that cold, it may be safer to invest that little bit more and ensure the wine fridge for the basement has a winter system.

A winter system is basically a gentle heating element that means should the temperatures outside dip below the temperature you have your wine fridge set too, it will activate and gently warm the internal capacity. As with any wine fridge, it is also a fridge, and so will cool the wines should the ambient temperature be above that which your wine fridge is set.

If you believe that your basement wine cabinet will never be in a situation where the basement is colder than the internal temperature (perhaps you have a heated basement ?) then a winter system is not necessary.

Do Fridges for Basement Need a Solid Door?

Wine Fridges for basement don’t need a solid door, probably even less so than a wine fridge in the home as basement tend to have less natural light. The reason most basement wine fridges do have a solid door option is because most wine collections kept in a basement are expensive and as such a solid door is the best way to absolutely ensure 100% no trace of UV light can enter the space where your wines are maturing.

Do Basement Wine Fridges have two temperature zones?

Most dual zone wine coolers do need to have a couple of degrees of separation between the two compartments, meaning both zones can't maintain 12°C. If the purpose of your basement wine fridge is long term maturation then you should buy a single zone wine fridge

If however you want to use the whole wine fridge for storage, or want to use the wine fridge for partial service and partial storage, then a dual zone would be ideal for the basement 

Are Wine Fridges Suitable For Basement Noisy?

Not particularly and often not more so than a home unit. The reason they are not noisy is often because they are single zones, solid doors and very energy efficient, they are doing less than a household wine fridge in that case so are not noisy. Most basement wine fridges range from 37-43dB. As you’re not spending much time in your basement (as compared to your kitchen), generally speaking, noise is less of an issue than energy efficiency.

What security features are there for Basement Wine Fridges?

Wine cabinets for the basement are most frequently filled with wine destined for maturation, this wine tends to be expensive, so feeling secure that the wine fridge is protected is important.

Most basement wine fridges will have an external lock, a child lock, security alarms and alarms for malfunctions.

Need Expert help Choosing a Wine Fridge for the Basement ?

At Coolersomm we have 15 years of wine industry experience in fine wine and wine maturation so for any questions please email info@coolersomm.com, call 020 3627 2644, speak to us via Live Chat or visit us in our London store in Wandsworth. For more on basement wine coolers read our expert blog on the subject.

 

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