Caple built-in wine coolers come in two main forms: undercounter models that sit beneath the worktop, and in-column cabinets that fit a tall housing, often stacked with a built-in oven. They span Caple's Classic, Sense and Sense Premium ranges. Finishes include stainless steel, black steel, gunmetal and black glass, and fully integrated versions take a furniture door so the cooler blends into your cabinetry.
Size is the first choice. Undercounter widths start at a slim 14.5 cm holding eight bottles. They then step up to 30 cm models for 19 or 20 bottles and 60 cm cabinets taking roughly 35 to 52. In-column cabinets hold from 21 bottles up to 89 in the largest triple zone model. Some 60 cm in-column cabinets are designed to sit alongside Caple's Sense and Sense Premium ovens. Many undercounter models adjust in height to suit a 100 to 150 mm plinth and draw air through a plinth grille, so check your plinth before ordering.
Next, think about temperature zones. A single zone keeps the whole cabinet at one setting, which suits a collection of mostly one style. Dual zone models hold reds and whites at different temperatures, either stacked or side by side, and the triple zone in-column models add a third area. Features vary by model. Some have humidity control water tanks to help stop corks drying out, and some Sense Premium models add a charcoal filter and no-frost compressor cooling. Several Classic models have a base shelf that converts into a can chiller with optional glass shelving. Not every model takes Champagne bottles. Noise levels range from 36 to 45 dB, which is worth comparing if your kitchen opens onto a living space.
To narrow it down, start with the space you have: a tall housing or a run of base units. Then choose a width by how many bottles you keep, decide between one, two or three zones, and finish with a door style. If you would rather not build in, see Caple freestanding wine coolers, or browse all Caple wine coolers and all Caple products.
