I’m happy with my Le Cache. But yeah, I have both. One nice bonus of offsite storage is that they receive my shipments for me, so I don’t have to worry about being around to sign.
I have this that I bought from Costco — it has 5 shelves for “display” wines. Holds about 150 without stacking, but 3-4 of the racks are stackable. Thinking about buying another for a side-by-side:
The question of what size to get is a tough one. Of course, budget comes into consideration. So does how much space you have, as the bigger ones can loom large in a room. Also, it’s a bit of a crystal ball question, as you are trying to figure out how much space you will eventually “need.“
My advice, assuming you are serious about collecting wine, is to get one with at least a 200 bottle capacity. This is enough to get you started, but also give you some space for aging.
I am serious about collecting and I am going to make sure I find the right one. I like all the options so far, my hope is to find a credenza that holds over 200.
James, I bought 3 Eurocave units and do not regret them at all. I also had a 38 bottle cooler I bought from Home Depot that lasted more than a decade. I have a friend that has his Eurocave from the 70’s and just had to replace the compressor in 2011. They cost a bit more, but if you’re thinking long term…it seems like the least expensive choice as far as my research shows…
Any other pros/cons between a fridge as opposed to a cabinet? It seems like you get twice the storage space in a cabinet for a price similar to a wine fridge.