Ideal Serving Temperatures | GE Monogram Wine Vault guide

Ideal Serving Temperatures

The Monogram® Wine Vault is designed to store wine at the proper long-term storage temperature of 55°F. Storage temperatures and serving temperatures can be quite different. The temperature ranges shown below are the suggested serving temperatures. Individual preferences may vary.

As a rule for both red and white wines, colder temperatures minimize and mellow the wine’s flavor and bouquet. Warmer temperatures allow wines to open up and present a bolder flavor and aroma.

Light-Bodied Whites Dry and Off-Dry Whites

Fruity and Light-Bodied Reds

Rich, Full-Bodied Reds

50°F 51°F 52°F 53°F 54°F 55°F 56°F 57°F 58°F 59°F 60°F 61°F 62°F 63°F 64°F 65°F 66°F 67°F 68°F

Pinot Grigio

Chablis

Gewürztraminer

Vouvray

Bardolino

Frascati

Chardonnay

Dessert Wines

Cabernet Sauvignon

Chianti

Amarone

Sangiovese

Syrah

Côtes du Rhône

Pinot Noir

Pouilly Fuissé

Sauvignon Blanc

Soave

Beaujolais Village

Mâcon Villages

Merlot

Viognier

Zinfandel

Riesling

Beaujolais Nouveau

Champagne

White Zinfandel

50°F 51°F 52°F 53°F 54°F 55°F 56°F 57°F 58°F 59°F 60°F 61°F 62°F 63°F 64°F 65°F 66°F 67°F 68°F

Domestic Refrigerator Temperature

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GE Monogram Wine Vault owner manual Ideal Serving Temperatures, Rich, Full-Bodied Reds

Contents

Monogram Wine Vault Table of Contents Well done Important Safety Information Do not USE a Plug Designed for a 15-AMP or 20-AMP Circuit HOW to Connect Electricity Quick Tour of Your Wine Vault Exterior Features Interior Features Storage Racking System model ZWVS1000SR Interior Features Tasting Racking System model ZWVT1000SR Cellar Management System Key Parts and Controls Back Up Your Wine Data My Cellar View Turning Off Your Machine Tips for Stocking Your Cellar the First TimePlan Ahead Before Stocking or Inventorying Your Cellar Temperature Setting Cooling SystemDrain Line Connection Condensate Evaporator Switch Power Switch Operating the Cooling System Additional Cooling System Features To use the liquid thermostat Liquid Temperature Display Vault Room Temperature Display Interior Door Release Lockable Entry Door Storage model ZWVS1000SR Tasting model ZWVT1000SR Redwood Wine Racks Tasting Racks model ZWVT1000SR Diamond Bins Taster’s Alcove To remove the storage drawerTo replace the storage drawer Ceiling Lighting Interior Lighting System To Replace a Strand Environment Care and CleaningRecommended Cleaning Intervals for Key Components Cleaning the Exterior of the Wine Vault Cleaning the Interior of the Wine Vault Cleaning the Interior WallsMaintaining the Redwood Racks Cleaning the Liquid Probe Cleaning the Door GasketCleaning the Drain Port Replacing Halogen Bulbs Rope Lighting TroubleshootingNormal Sounds You May Hear Ceiling lights do not come on Entry Door Redwood Racks Wine Vault is too warm Cooling SystemCooling Unit does not operate Wine Vault is too cold Moisture forms on the outside of the cooling unit Compressor motor operates for long periods For Customers With Special Needs… Consumer ServicesIn-Home Repair Service Monogram Wine Vault Line What is Covered For Products Warranty Information What Is and Is Not Covered for Software What Is Not Covered for Products Important Notice For Both Product and Software Warranties Wine Terms APPENDIX-VINOLOGY Capacity Name Description Bottle Sizes Right Glass for the Right Wine 20/20 Rule of Thumb for Serving TemperaturesAPPENDIX-THE Perfect Serve Choosing the Perfect Glass Rich, Full-Bodied Reds Ideal Serving Temperatures GE Consumer & Industrial