Does it have to be a Vinotemp?

10-19-2008, 04:04 PM

Unfortunately we have no Targets in Canada. I'll check out WalMart though - I need to pick up some butane anyways!

mugwump · 10-19-2008, 04:38 PM

I went with an EdgeStar since I prefer the plain looking front. Vinos are certainly more popular but any thermoelectric cooler will do the job.

Cenookie · 10-19-2008, 05:57 PM

I seem to remember reading something on CS once, where it wasn't a good idea to try and store wine and cigars in the same Vinotemp. Maybe someone else has read the same tread and can direct you to it. Just my

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10-19-2008, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Cenookie

I seem to remember reading something on CS once, where it wasn't a good idea to try and store wine and cigars in the same Vinotemp. Maybe someone else has read the same tread and can direct you to it. Just my

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Yes, come to think about it - cigars have a rather strong smell. Might be enough to make it's way through the cork and into the wine. While that might not be so bad for a Cab Sav, it would be pretty nasty in a sav blanc.

Sigh. The sell to my significant other was that this was for wine.

10-19-2008, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by spincycle

Yes, come to think about it - cigars have a rather strong smell. Might be enough to make it's way through the cork and into the wine. While that might not be so bad for a Cab Sav, it would be pretty nasty in a sav blanc.

I have that problem... the cigar aroma seeps right through the cardboard box and into my premium wines.

10-19-2008, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Hydrated

I have that problem... the cigar aroma seeps right through the cardboard box and into my premium wines.

I have the opposite problem to worry about. Red wine flavours tainting my glass top Cohibo's.

10-19-2008, 09:11 PM

Makes me wonder why they are discontinuing the 28 bottle unit since they sell them out every time they stock them

Stay away from compressor based units.

Chas

white_s2k · 10-19-2008, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Cenookie

I seem to remember reading something on CS once, where it wasn't a good idea to try and store wine and cigars in the same Vinotemp. Maybe someone else has read the same tread and can direct you to it. Just my

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I tried to search on CS but couldn't find anything.. anyone have info regarding this?

gnukfu · 10-19-2008, 06:12 PM

No it doesn't. I have a Urbina (?) darn can't remember the name I picked up on Overstock for $72 shipped - 28 bottle cooler - thermoelectric - worked great through the summer. As stated above you want to make sure you have a thermoelectric cooler in it.

ucla695 · 10-19-2008, 07:40 PM

As others have said, just make sure it's thermoelectric. It will help smooth out the swings in humidity when the unit cyles on and off.

troutbreath · 10-19-2008, 07:40 PM

I had asked the question about wine and cigars together, at one time. I have a vino, but actually use it for wine.

I think the biggest issue is temperature. One might like to store wine at 55 degrees, which would lower the RH (I think?).

10-19-2008, 04:04 PM	#1
spincycle Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Does it have to be a Vinotemp? Unfortunately we have no Targets in Canada. I'll check out WalMart though - I need to pick up some butane anyways!

10-19-2008, 04:38 PM	#2
mugwump Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Issaquah, WA Posts: 133 Trading: (0)	Re: Does it have to be a Vinotemp? I went with an EdgeStar since I prefer the plain looking front. Vinos are certainly more popular but any thermoelectric cooler will do the job. __________________ Meandering Smoke

10-19-2008, 05:57 PM	#3
Cenookie Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Claude Location: So. Calif. Posts: 292 Trading: (1)	Re: Does it have to be a Vinotemp? I seem to remember reading something on CS once, where it wasn't a good idea to try and store wine and cigars in the same Vinotemp. Maybe someone else has read the same tread and can direct you to it. Just my.

10-19-2008, 09:11 PM	#7
ChasDen Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Does it have to be a Vinotemp? Makes me wonder why they are discontinuing the 28 bottle unit since they sell them out every time they stock them Stay away from compressor based units. Chas

10-19-2008, 06:12 PM	#9
gnukfu I like cigars Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: George Location: Massholia Posts: 1,466 Trading: (27)	Re: Does it have to be a Vinotemp? No it doesn't. I have a Urbina (?) darn can't remember the name I picked up on Overstock for $72 shipped - 28 bottle cooler - thermoelectric - worked great through the summer. As stated above you want to make sure you have a thermoelectric cooler in it. __________________ Curious George

10-19-2008, 07:40 PM	#10
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Does it have to be a Vinotemp? As others have said, just make sure it's thermoelectric. It will help smooth out the swings in humidity when the unit cyles on and off.

10-19-2008, 07:40 PM	#11
troutbreath Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: The Dash, NC Posts: 706 Trading: (0)	Re: Does it have to be a Vinotemp? I had asked the question about wine and cigars together, at one time. I have a vino, but actually use it for wine. I think the biggest issue is temperature. One might like to store wine at 55 degrees, which would lower the RH (I think?).