A good glass of wine is an indulgence that has been enjoyed for many centuries, and many wine aficionados derive great joy from their wine collecting hobby. Whether your own collection of wine consists of a cellar full of the finest vintages or a single bottle of table wine, chances are your enjoyment can be enhanced with a quality wine refrigerator.

Any wine expert can tell you that wine must be stored properly in order to achieve the best taste and aroma. An improperly stored bottle of wine can quickly become undrinkable, and proper storage is even more essential once the bottle has been uncorked.

A wine refrigerator helps to solve the wine storage problem by helping to keep wine at the proper temperature. These handy appliances run the gamut in terms of size, from units that hold only one or two bottles to large commercial wine refrigerators used by the finest restaurants and bars. The price of a good wine refrigerator can vary as well, from home units that are quite affordable to expensive commercial units designed for high end use.

No matter what your specific needs it is important that the wine refrigerator chosen be designed for optimal storage of this special beverage. The refrigerator should allow the individual bottles of wine to be stored on their side, helping to keep the cork moist and prevent sediment from settling to the bottom of the bottle. A cork that is allowed to dry out can shrink significantly, allowing air to reach the wine and alter the flavor.

A well designed wine refrigerator will also keep the wine from being contaminated by the odors of other foods. Storing an open or even a corked bottle of wine in the regular refrigerator may allow the odors from other foods and drinks to interfere with the good taste of the wine, but storing wine bottles in their own refrigerator will prevent this damage and keeping the wine tasting just as the vintner intended. Properly stored wine will not only maintain its good taste and pleasant bouquet, but the flavor and aroma can actually improve over time. This makes a wine refrigerator a great investment for any wine enthusiast.