Caple refrigeration centres on wine storage, backed by a smaller choice of fully integrated fridges, freezers and a fridge freezer for fitted kitchens. It suits anyone planning a built-in kitchen who wants wine kept in good condition alongside everyday chilled and frozen food. Most Caple wine coolers belong to the Classic, Sense or Sense Premium ranges, in finishes such as stainless steel, black steel and black glass, while integrated versions take a furniture door to match your cabinets.
Size is the first decision. Undercounter models start at a slim 14.5 cm wide for around eight bottles, move up to 30 cm cabinets holding about 20, and reach 60 cm models taking up to 52. Tall in-column cabinets run from 30-bottle single zone designs to triple zone models holding up to 89, and a large freestanding cooler sits under Caple freestanding refrigeration. A single zone keeps one steady temperature for storing, whereas dual and triple zone models let you hold reds and whites at different temperatures, stacked or side by side. Several undercounter models adjust to suit a 100 to 150 mm plinth and breathe through the plinth grille. Fan-circulated air, room for champagne bottles and humidity control appear on some models rather than all.
For food, Caple fridges are in-column larder fridges with no freezer section, giving around 300 litres of shelf space, and Caple freezers are tall frost-free models, so there is no manual defrosting; one larder fridge is designed to pair with a matching freezer. The Caple fridge freezer is a 70/30 Low Frost model, which limits ice build-up so the freezer needs defrosting less often. Check whether a model uses a sliding or fixed door hinge, as this changes how the furniture door is attached.
To narrow things down, measure the space first: the gap under the worktop or the height of a tall housing. Then decide how many temperature zones you need and whether you want a glass door on show or a fully hidden appliance. To coordinate the rest of the kitchen, browse Caple built-in kitchen appliances.
