Wine Care - Fisher & Paykel RS6121VL2K1 User Manual

Having purchased our dual-zone Integrated Column — Wine Cabinet, you can rest
assured that your wines are well cared for. Your Integrated Column — Wine Cabinet
model has been designed to carefully consider both the maturation and ideal drinking
temperature of all wine varieties. Our Wine Modes have been created to offer guidance
for the perfect storage conditions for your wine, whilst allowing you adjustability to suit
your personal needs.
Temperature
Temperature control is critical for the maturation of wines, as significant daily or weekly
temperature fluctuations can denature wines. If storage temperatures are excessively
high this can reduce the wines aromatic potential and can speed up maturation. This
can cause some wines to take on a 'spoiled fruit' flavouring. If storage temperatures are
excessively low, this can have the opposite effect and stunt a wine's natural maturation
process. This can prevent a wine's flavours from developing to their full potential.
Humidity
Optimum humidity levels are also important for the storage of cork enclosed wines,
especially for long term storage. Dry environments can lead to dried out corks
encouraging wine evaporation as well as oxygen permeation leading to oxidised wine.
As for extremely humid conditions, there is potential for mould growth on bottles and
labels.
UV-Tempered Glass Door
Light is known to be damaging to wines, particularly UV light. Light can react with wine,
creating hydrogen sulphide compounds affecting the tannins and colour. Your Integrated
Column — Wine Cabinet has been designed to eliminate this threat by incorporating a
double UV-tempered glass door, dark interiors and dimmed LED lighting.
Vibration
Your Integrated Column — Wine Cabinet model has been designed to have minimal
vibrations, important for optimal wine care.
Ventilation
Wine should be stored in an odour-free environment. You Integrated Column — Wine
Cabinet model comes with an activated carbon air filter to assist with removing taint
and odour inside each compartment.
Helpful tips:
Follow our pre-set Wine Modes as a guideline for optimal storage and the perfect
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drinking temperature.
For entertaining, choose from one of our four Light Modes. Light Modes will default
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to Low after a certain duration to ensure the best wine care.
If storing wine for long durations we recommend turning the Light Mode to Off.
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Store bottles lying flat on their sides to keep the liquid up against the cork which should
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keep the corks from drying out.
Allow red wine to breathe. We suggest opening the bottle at least 1 hour before serving.
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Alternatively, decant red wine into a decanter.
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