Avanti 12 Bottle Thermoelectric Wine Cooler Review
Whether you’re the casual wine drinker or someone looking to build a small collection, you may be looking for something to store your wine outside of your standard mini-fridge.
Avanti 12 Bottle Thermoelectric Wine Cooler is the ideal wine cooler for the casual wine drinker who needs a compact cooler that will fit in just about any area in the owner’s home. This thermoelectric wine cooler can bring great value and function to the wine enthusiast.
The 25-inch-by-10-inch wine cooler weighs in at just 30 pounds, which makes it easy to move. The Avanti has one compartment that ranges from 47 degrees Fahrenheit and 64 degrees Fahrenheit for whichever group of wines you are looking to store.
Contents
Storage
It can easily fit up to 12 bottles, with four bottles, open or closed, standing vertically and eight closed bottles lying horizontally on the cooler’s three chrome shelves. Your wine will sit comfortably in a vibration-free environment, as the cooler is as quiet as it so that it does not cause any movement among the cellar.
This is important for wine-lovers who don’t want their wines shaking at risk of oxidation. While you will hear the cooler as it runs, the noise is merely light background noise it will not distract your home’s inhabitants.
The following guidelines on how to store wine at home will help to your wines keep the flavor.
Design
The Avanti 12 Bottle Thermoelectric Wine Cooler features an all-black design with beech-wood shelving, making the Avanti the height of wine cooler style. This cooler is double-paned and has an insulated glass door for viewing. It is one of the best-selling wine coolers with its ability to fit just about any home décor.
The digital screening of the temperature makes for a modern design and is easy to read. All shelves are removable and it has an easy-to-read instruction manual. The display light allows the Avanti ample viewing, and automatically turns off after 10 minutes.
There is ventilation on all sides, so you will need to keep it in a relatively open space with 4-5 inches available for each side. The Avanti is reliable when stored inside.
To optimize its performance you need to remember about wine cooler repair and maintenance tips.
Pros
- Size is compact and is perfect for storage in the kitchen
- The temperature can drop to 52 degrees Fahrenheit
- Can store both open and closed bottles
- Energy efficient, does not increase electric bill by a large amount
- Quiet while running
- All-black design with beech wood shelving
Cons
- Would have trouble cooling below 52 degrees Fahrenheit, but may need extra chilling if desired for white wines
- Only has one compartment, not able to store both reds and whites at idea temperatures
- Does not cool well in hot ambient temperatures. The Avanti is limited to cooling within 25 degrees Fahrenheit of the ambient temperature
- Temperature will change if the ambient temperature changes dramatically
- Hard to pull shelves when cooler less than 90 degrees Fahrenheit
Verdict
The Avanti 12 Bottle Thermoelectric Wine Cooler is one of the most useful best wine coolerson the market with its combination of value, compact size and efficiency to store up to 12 bottles for the casual wine collector.
Although it does have its drawbacks, the slick design and temperature range make it stylish and useful. It is more appealing for those seeking to store their wines in their kitchen or living room, as the temperature can fluctuate if left outside.
Its ability to store up to four open bottles makes the Avanti one of the premiere sellers, as not every wine collector can keep track of every cork or lid. All open wines are able to be stored without fear of spilling in the cooler.
This wine cooler would make the perfect gift for any friend or loved one with a great passion for wine collecting. And it has an affordable price to boot.
The combination of price, look and ability to store wines both vertically and horizontally make Avanti 12 Bottle Thermoelectric Wine Cooler one of the most popular coolers available for purchase.
Features
- Model: EWC1201
- Color: Black
- Display: LED
- Capacity: 12
- Zones: 2
- Shelves: 4
- Cooling: Thermoelectric
- Power: 110 V / 60 Hz
- Control: electronic
Dimensions
- Width: 10 inches
- Depth: 20.25 inches
- Height: 25.25 inches
- Weight: 30 pounds
