Swisscave - Premium Edition 163 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cooler - WLB-460F-MIX

Benefitting from the latest in wine cooler technology and the reliability and quality of the Swisscave brand, the WLB-460F-MIX operates one temperature zone (5-20°C) and benefits from 14 Beech wood sliding shelves giving quick and instant access to your wines. Swisscave use the highest quality components in their Premium range including an inverter compressor, high quality internal and external fans and upgraded evaporators, these are the best and quietest components to ensure your wines are protected to their fullest in a quiet unit that is also economical to run. 

The MIX shelving Swisscave Premium Edition WLB-460F-MIX benefits from alternating Bordeaux/Burgundy optimised shelving and is a great choice for those with a wine collection comprising many different shaped bottles. The Premium range is not only energy efficient, quiet and stylish it also held both the temperature and the humidity in a constant narrow range ensuring your fine wines are perfectly protected for long term ageing or service. We've installed this model in Gordon Ramsay restaurants and even in London's Savoy Hotel so you know you're in great company when making this choice! 

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

• 163 Bottle Capacity on 14 Beech wood shelves
• Telescopic shelves - easy access to your wines
• One Temperature zone - 5-20°C
• Triple Glazed, UV Protected door under lock and key
• Winter Function - can be placed in cooler rooms (garage etc)
• Audible & Visible alarm to note any temperature fluctuations
• Vibration free cooling technology 
• Display Shelf upgrades available
• Freestanding or Built-In Use
• Charcoal filter
• Lockable/Reversible door
• MIX shelving
• Free two year warranty included
• Free Swisscave corkscrew & gift box worth £25
• Dimensions - H: 1720mm, W: 595mm, D: 725mm
• Annual running cost - £30.49 per annum
• Premium Two Man Delivery - 1-3 working days
• 5 Year Warranty on all Premium/Kitchen models included

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

With a triple glazed UV resistant door, anti-vibration technology and winter heating as standard in the premium edition range, this wine cooler will protect your wine through daily and seasonal fluctuations in warm or cool climates. The Swisscave WLB-460F-MIX comes with a range of handles, or without a handle, to offer a perfectly centred symmetry for your kitchen, restaurant or bar and can be used as a freestanding or built-in wine cooler.

This wine fridge has an active carbon filter for longer term storage possibilities plus a lock on the door and an audible alarm if the temperature fluctuates meaning your wine collection is well protected. The anti-vibration shelves also ensure against any sediment disturbance. The "winter heating" function also protects against any dips in temperature in the room housing the wine cooler. The internal heating and cooling system means this wine cooler can also be placed in a garage as well as a home.

The 14 sliding Beech shelves give instant and easy access to your wine and avoid stacking bottles. Larger formats such as magnums can be stored on the top or bottom shelves. This wine cooler is very quiet and efficient thanks to the quality parts Swisscave use in their Premium range. A truly, top quality wine cooler that will keep your wine collection cellaring perfectly over the years.

THE WLB SERIES - PREMIUM EDITION

Swisscave wine fridges come in classic and premium edition models. There's a price gap between the two versions so what's the difference between the two?

• Option to select and change white/blue/amber lighting up and down the side walls of the fridge so all bottles are highlighted.
• Quieter and more energy efficient than the classic edition, saving money over the longer term with an embraco compressor fitted.
• Premium edition fridges feature filigree precious black stainless steel frame rim with a lock and key.
• Five year warranty on the premium edition Swisscave wine fridges.

IS SWISSCAVE A GOOD BRAND?

Based in the town of Pfäffikon, around 30km south east of Zurich, Swisscave have been manufacturing premium wine fridges for over a decade and have a growing reputation amongst fine wine collectors for wine storage and maturation.

Now with five years full warranty on their premium and kitchen edition range, the Swisscave range boast high build quality, good energy efficiency and quiet running.

The easy sliding, durable shelving is a key feature at Swisscave with their premium edition fridges boasting MIX shelving allowing a good range of bottle varieties to nestle on the shelves. All the Swisscave wine fridges come with carbon filters as these are not only wine fridges but also operate as maturing fridges and most come with winter systems, even the undercounter models.

As a direct UK partner of Swisscave, purchasing your wine fridge with CoolerSomm ensures the latest models, boxed, directly from the manufacturer. The Swisscave brand is on display at our Wandsworth wine fridge store.

PROS AND CONS - COOLERSOMM'S OPINION

The SWISSCAVE WLB-460F-MIX is designed for serious collectors, accommodating up to 163 bottles on 14 beech wood shelves, including the versatile MIX shelving for various bottle shapes. The telescopic shelves ensure easy access to all bottles, while its single temperature zone (5-20°C) provides the optimal environment for long-term storage. The triple-glazed, UV-protected door, complete with a lock and reversible option, adds an extra layer of protection and flexibility. 

Whether installed as a freestanding or integrated unit, it features a winter function for placement in cooler rooms, such as a garage. It is also equipped with a charcoal filter for air purity, and an audible and visible alarm system for temperature fluctuations.

FIVE REASONS TO BUY WITH COOLERSOMM

• London Showroom with Swisscave Range on view
• Fast Two Man, Unpack/Position Delivery - 24-72 hours
  
• Five Star Trustpilot Customer Reviews
• Official UK Partner - Latest Swisscave Models
• Five Year Extended Warranty - Free

How many bottles will the SWISSCAVE WLB-460F-MIX hold?

This wine cooler holds 163 bottles when all the shelves are mounted or 175 partial shelves removed. The shelving on this unit is the SWISSCAVE MIX, these are shelves that alternate between being suited to Bordeaux shaped bottles and then Burgundy/Champagne shaped bottles making this the best option for those with a mixed wine collection. 

The top and bottom shelves can be used to store larger bottle formats.

The best way to optimise space in your wine fridge is to stack the same bottle type (Bordeaux or Burgundy or Alsace for example) on the same shelves.

Can I pay for this wine fridge in instalments?

You can pay in instalments via PayPal who offer credit terms over 6, 12, 24 and 36 months including the first 4 months at 0% interest. If you wish to pay by instalments choose PayPal at check out. You can also pay in full with a debit card, Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Google Pay or PayPal.

Does the SWISSCAVE WLB-460F-MIX come with a manufacturer warranty?

Yes, there is a five year call out, service, repair, replacement, parts and labour warranty on this wine cooler as standard. 

Can I customise the SWISSCAVE WLB-460F-MIX to suit my needs?

Use the chat function to speak to us about changes you may want to the wine fridge, for example, changing the side the door opens, fitting shelves better suited to Burgundy style bottles or extending the warranty.

What is the energy rating of this wine cooler?

Pre March 2021 this wine fridge had an energy efficiency rating of "A+" but with the changes to the efficiency scale this wine fridge now ranks "G". For more information on these latest energy rating changes to all electrical appliances please see our blog post on energy rating changes for wine coolers .

How do I install this wine cooler?

The Swisscave WLB-460F-MIX is a front venting wine fridge which means it can be used as either a freestanding wine cooler or have shelving around its sides as an undercounter wine fridge and fit neatly into your kitchen or restaurant design.

If you wish to build shelving or cabinets around your wine cooler it is always best to leave a small gap of at least 1cm to the rear of the unit. You will also need to consider that all SWISSCAVE units have a top panel that protrudes around 1.5cms. 

Looking for another wine cooler from Swisscave?

CoolerSomm carries all the Swisscave wine coolers and wine fridges, click the link to view the full range.

DELIVERY INFORMATION

Once an order is placed we will contact you immediately to confirm the order and then within a few working hours you'll receive the delivery survey from our logistics partner allowing you to pick an expedited (1-3 working days) delivery date. If you need delivery later than 1-3 days we can hold the unit until a suitable date for up to three months.

On the date of delivery we will give you a time slot when you can expect delivery and the driver will call one hour before arrival.

UK mainland delivery is free. Delivery costs to the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland depend on the size of the unit. See the delivery costs table below.

We provide a professional two-man delivery team who will deliver the wine cooler to the ground floor room of your choice, unpack, place your wine cooler in your desired spot and take the excess wrapping away. 

If you need your wine cooler placing in a room either up or down flights of stairs or you can envisage any access issues during delivery please contact us in advance to outline the specifics of your delivery. 

Lastly, when signing for delivery, please ensure you are happy with the condition of your purchase before signing for the goods. Click for a full run-down of what to expect on delivery day.

SWISSCAVE WLB-460F-MIX Product Features