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For those of us who enjoy wine frequently, either at home or taken to a party or event, having wine at the preferred temperature at your fingertips is wonderful. A refrigerated wine storage unit is just what you need. It also helps keep wine safe and in optimum condition for longer periods than just having bottles sitting in an open rack at room temperature.
Delivery packaging
The Ca’Lefort 32 Bottle Wine Cooler Fridge arrived, and the packaging appeared in top condition. The delivery person placed the unit in the entry foyer where it could be unpacked and checked before moving into position in the dining/wine room. The packaging, both box and internal cushion material, was undamaged and certainly looked sturdy enough to protect the unit during shipping. No damage was observed as the unit was unpacked and moved into position. An instructional user manual was included as well as a “thank you” note from the Ca’Lefort team that added a nice personal touch.
This unit is compact and light in weight, just over 60 pounds, making it relatively easy for one person to handle and move. This was different from a previous Ca’Lefort Dual Zone Wine and Beer Fridge weighing over 100 pounds that was designed for two different temperature zones and built with two independent cooling systems. Even with this lighter-weight unit, it is good to have a quality roller dolly and/or a furniture dolly on hand to make moving easier.
Once positioned in the desired location, the fridge is easy to install and prepare for operation. It is important to follow instructions and let it sit upright for a period of 24-36 hours to allow the refrigerant to settle thus avoiding any damage to the compressor upon startup. Also, it is important to level the unit using the adjustable legs at the bottom front. This will help the unit run quieter and more efficiently.
Leveled using front adjustable legs
The compressor cooling system is designed to maintain internal temperature at a consistent level between 39°-65°F, to preserve wine flavor and aroma. Thus, one can choose to keep white wines in the fridge at a cooler temperature, say 40°-50°F or red wines at a warmer temperature of 55°-60°F. The Precision Digital Touch Panel Control is located behind the door at the top of the unit and allows the following adjustments:
- Power ON/OFF
- Inside blue LED lighting ON/OFF
- Temperature display from 39°-65°F Fahrenheit or 4°-18°C Celsius
- Buttons to increase (+) or decrease (-) temperature
Door open showing shelving, blue LED lighting, and control panel
The double-layer tempered glass door with sleek stainless-steel frame provides sound insulation for better temperature control and limits harmful UV radiation. This allows for the display of your wine bottles inside with the attractive blue LED lighting. The unit was delivered with the door hinge on the right side, opening from the left. An alternate hinge was included so the opening could be switched to the right side, if desired. The door is easy to open and provides a very good seal when closed.
Active internal humidity control is included that maintains 50-80% which is ideal for wine storage. This wine cooler is specifically designed to hold up to 32 standard Bordeaux-style bottles placed five per shelf. The bottles can be loaded with necks facing towards the back of the unit or facing outwards towards the door (see photos below). There is also additional storage space at the bottom of the unit under the shelving. This unit is clearly designed for standard Bordeaux-style bottles. Experiments have shown that to accommodate regular-sized Burgundy style bottles or even larger sparkling or oversized bottles, a shelf must be removed. Also note that the three spaces under the control panel will not accommodate regular sized bottles, but the two slots on either side of the control panel will hold 375 ml half-bottles.
Door open shelf one with two Bordeaux-style bottles and two 375 ml half-bottles, shelves two, three, and four stocked with Bordeaux-Style bottles, bottom shelf stocked with Burgundy-style bottles (shelf above removed to accommodate larger diameter bottles)
The overall size of the unit is 32.5 inches high, 18.5 inches wide, and 18.1 inches deep. It offers very quiet operation, no more than 38 decibels, that allows the unit to be subtly forgotten until a beverage is needed. Although my current use for the cooler will be as a freestanding fridge in the dining area, it can be integrated into (under) a kitchen or dining room cabinet arrangement to serve as a built-in.
Showing wine bottles through glass door
This Ca’Lefort 32 Bottle Wine Fridge provides dependable temperature-controlled storage for your wine. It is conveniently sized and fits into a small space for keeping wine at the proper temperature, handy for serving you and your guests. Further, the sleek design, attractive stainless steel door finish, and blue LED interior lighting offer an elegant and attractive addition to enhance your lifestyle.
Ca’Lefort offers a one-year warranty on this Model No. CLF-WSJC95. One can subscribe to the newsletter to receive special offers and stay up to date on the latest wine and beverage cooler information.
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