Newbie QuestionWine CoolersCellars

There's indeed much to glean from older threads, but my direct advice is: don't buy. Unless, of course, you live in a very hot area and need to have a 50-55F storage for short term use (4-5 months).. If you are that new to wine your best bet is to buy as needed from a reputable dealer (with good, cool warehouses). Browse around the world of wine, note what you like and find that your taste will change. Why then fill your cooler with something you will not want in 5 years time? Storing wine till maturity is an expensive and tricky business but some rules of thumb apply: If you plan for an average 7 years storage and want to drink 2 bottles a month, you will need space for 7*2*12=168 bottles... Now, if the idea is to have a bottle or two ready for the ladies the fridge will do. A lady a week will probably mean a bottle a week :-) and it will surely keep in good shape in the refrigerator for double that time. Reds may need a little chill from an hour or a half in the fridge, btw (best served at 60-65F). Whites may need to be taken out half an hour early to warm to 45-50F is your fridge is cold. hth Anders