Stop Wine Bottles From Rolling Around In Your Fridge With This Cheap Add-On

No wine lover's kitchen is complete without a couple of bottles handy for evening sipping. Of course, not all wines should be stored at room temperature. Champagne, rosé, white wine, and even some red wines need chilling before responsible enjoyment. Although a common and obvious place to chill a bottle of wine is in your kitchen refrigerator, it can cause some disruptions. When wine bottles go rolling around at the closing of a fridge door, they can crash into each other and other foodstuffs, causing a ruckus that may end in a sticky, sloppy spill that no one wants to clean. Luckily, a refrigerator wine rack is a handy and affordable tool that will keep your chilled wine bottles in one sturdy place.

Refrigerator wine racks are specialized storage tools designed to keep wine bottles stable and organized inside your fridge. Available in various shapes and sizes, some racks rest securely on top of refrigerator shelves (like this Lifewit Stackable Wine Rack), while others are designed to hang underneath to maximize vertical space, like the Sorbus Fridge Wine Rack. Generally made from materials like metal or plastic, they offer an affordable alternative to investing in a pricey (and bulky) wine cooler, making them a practical choice for wine lovers looking to keep their bottles chilled, easily accessible, and in one dependable place. Whether you need a compact rack for a couple of bottles or a larger one for a growing collection, there's a fridge wine rack to suit just about any budget and lifestyle.

Wine storage is a careful science, and a few wrong turns can diminish the quality of your favorite bottles. With that in mind, it's important to remember a few simple tips when storing wine with a refrigerator wine rack to get the most out of your sipping experience. When using a refrigerator wine rack, first consider the style of rack that fits your fridge space. If you have limited room, opt for an under-shelf hanging rack to free up shelf space, while a flat rack on top of the shelves works well in larger or less crowded fridges. As for temperature, fridges should be set to 40 degrees Fahrenheit to preserve food safety, but this may be too cold for some wines. White wines, champagne, and rosés should be served at temperatures between 45 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit, and reds often require slightly warmer conditions. 

To enjoy the nuanced tasting notes of your favorite wine, consider letting bottles sit at room temperature for a short time before serving. Because long-term exposure to cold temperatures can dull their flavors, dehydrate their corks, and lessen their overall quality, you shouldn't keep a bottle of wine in the fridge for more than a couple of months. Despite these small considerations and easy-to-overcome hitches, a refrigerator wine rack is still a useful and affordable way to store your wine bottles, ensuring they stay organized, chilled, and ready to enjoy without the pandemonium of rolling bottles. Happy sipping!