Wanted to be able to give this item a five-star rating, but several issues prevent me from doing so.
One - there is a very strong smell to the refrigerator when you take it out of the box. Even though we left the door open for two days before plugging it in, the smell still lingers. Maybe, but not sure, it's from the wood shelving's off-gassing.
Two - even more seriously, the two temperature zones require that the lower zone be 5 degrees warmer than the top zone.(We even verified this with the shipper.) Unfortunately, the lower zone has built-in shelves that hold the larger bottles of champagne. What were they thinking??? This seems to be something that could be fixed fairly easily.
Three- it took a while to get here (2-3 weeks), even though the shipping was from San Diego, CA to Santa Barbara, CA, a drive of approx. 5 hours.
Also, my husband has a hand-held infrared temperature gauge, and the two zones, though set to the 5 degree difference, fluctuate between 9 degrees and 4 degrees difference.
On the plus side, it looks good, and the shelves stack the wine beautifully. We set the temperature for red wine, and have to refrigerate champagnes before serving.
Fit exactly under my counter slot which I have built specifically for this cooler. Hold great temps since I have received this 2 weeks ago. You have 2 options on the handle, in which you can choose from (they sent both in the box). It is also a clean and good looking wine cooler. I was very skeptical about this cooler after reading some reviews outside of Amazon but I am glad I chose this. This cooler is pretty heavy and it vents on the bottom front of the cooler.
I’ve had no real complaints with the fridge. The shipper worked with me on dates and times for delivery. The unit arrived without any damages and set up easily. I have not had any issues with it. I disagree with other reviewers that state it is noisy. Mine is level and thus the bottles do not touch nor rattle. It cycles on and off to maintain temperature and is slightly noisier (inside fan) than my Samsung appliances, but it is much quieter than the appliances many of us know from just 10+ years ago. Ignore the noise complaints of others on here.
My only frustration with the unit is that I drink a considerable amount of champagne and this does not accommodate most of the bottles. The top shelf can accommodate some, but not many (especially those in a wider design ala Ruinart). But otherwise it’s been great.
I've had it for about 3 weeks and so far, so good. The communication with the seller (Beverage & Factory) was clear and responsive. The delivery was made as promised. I wish they opened the box and brought back the palette and packing materials. I waited several hours before turning on the power as instructed. (I didn't wait 24hrs.) It looks and feels high quality. I think it's not too noisy, though it's in my garage, so I don't care about the noise. Everything seems to be working fine. Set the upper temperature to 64F and lower to 60F (I store red wines only). The temperature fluctuate 2-3F but not a big concern. It keeps all bottle at 60 - 64F and that's all I need. Some larger (>3-1/4" diameter) or tall neck bottles are difficult to fit. I don't think I can fit 56 bottles, more like 50 bottles. Overall, I'm happy with the purchase so far. Hope it will last many years but will see.
Looks great, only reason for 4 stars is the screws steip easy and no instructions on which one to use specifically so had to wait for a replacement handle to finish the job. Other than that works nicely
Feature Product
- 56 BOTTLE CAPACITY: The Allavino VSWR56-2SSLN features 5 shelves that can fit up to 9 bottles each and a bottom shelf that can fit 11 bottles each, providing storage for a maximum of 56 bottles. This maximum bottle capacity can be reached using many different bottles sizes and is only affected when adding in larger Pinot or Champagne bottles, making it an ideal storage solution for wine enthusiasts with diverse collections.
- DUAL ZONE TEMPERATURE CONTROL: Store both red and white wines within this dual zone unit, which features "red", "white", and "sparkling" indicator lights that help you confirm at a glance that your wines are being kept at their ideal temperatures. Each zone's temperature can be individually monitored and controlled using an intuitively designed control panel with clear digital display and easy-to-use push button controls, which can also be used to turn on the cool blue LED lighting.
- INNOVATIVE NEW SHELF DESIGN: Allavino's revolutionary new metal FlexCount shelves are strong enough to support the weight of bulk storage without sagging, yet thin enough to maximize your available storage space to accommodate larger diameter bottles without reducing your storage capacity. These shelves glide out smoothly on ball-bearing tracks for easy access and feature wooden slats that cradle your bottles to help prevent harmful vibration from affecting your wine.
- POWERFUL COOLING TECHNOLOGY: FlexCount Series wine refrigerators combine the elegance of a traditional wine cellar with state-of-the-art technology to create the ideal wine storage environment. This wine refrigerator uses a new 25% more energy efficient advanced cooling system that delivers powerful cooling while greatly reducing noise and vibration. Fan-forced cooling circulates air throughout the cabinet to speed up cooldown times and help prevent drastic temperature fluctuations.
- BUILT-IN VERSATILITY: This wine cooler has a front-venting design that allows it to be built into your cabinetry without needing extra space on the sides for air circulation. It also features finished sides and top that make it a stylish freestanding addition to any room in your home. This unit measures 33.9" H x 23.4" W x 23.6" D and comes with both curved and towel bar handles, so you can customize your new wine refrigerator to fit in with your existing decor.
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The all-new Allavino VSWR56-2SSLN Dual Zone Wine Cooler Refrigerator is an ideal option for storing both red and white wine simultaneously. A digital display and "red", "white", and "sparkling" indicator lights allow you to monitor temperatures at a glance, and push button controls make it easy to individually adjust each zone. The VSWR56-2SSLN also features new cutting-edge metal shelves that are strong enough to provide reliable stability and prevent sagging over time, and thin enough to allow more space between the shelves than you will find in most similarly sized wine refrigerators, allowing you to store larger bottles without sacrificing bottle capacity. These shelves are accented with stainless steel fronts, and have wood slats that gently cradle your bottles to help prevent harmful vibration from affecting your wine. Thanks to its front-venting design and finished top and sides, this refrigerator can be used as a built-in or freestanding unit.
Love this cooler its the 4th cooler we have purchased and is by far the best in quality and functionality. The cooler did show up with some issues that the manufacture did resolve quickly and easily. The customer service provided by Kaylyn from The Beverage Factory was nothing short of spectacular thank you. I look forward to purchasing another one of these units as soon as my wine collection grows.
It is a well made, beautiful wine refrigerator. I like how it came with 2 handle options. Fits nicely under our counter. Great service with the quick shipping. Came packaged perfectly.
I have had this product for 18 months and it works wells. My biggest concern is whether it will maintain the dual-zone temperatures. I have the temps set at 48 and 60 and the refrigerator typically stays within plus/minus 3-4 degrees for each zone. The only reason why I do not give it 5 stars is that the magnetic strip on the door is relatively weak. Thus, I need to make sure it is closed (cannot rely on a gravity pull to securely "latch" the door).
We previously owned a fridge that housed 21 bottles and it crapped out. After much research, I went with this and really enjoy the dual zoned ability to hold more than twice the previous fridge. The temps are great and this model is fairly quiet. It’s not silent but doesn’t make enough noise to be noticeable without effort. We’ve owned it for a few months now and I am incredibly happy with my decision.
Good quality commercial grade wine cooler. Operates very quietly. High quality construction outside and inside with great shelves that are smooth functioning. Only downside is that that the door cannot be shut with just a touch, you have to make sure it is shut all the way by pressing it in. We had previously a cheap one that was louder and broke after 6 months.
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