At LeCavist NZ, we reckon wine should be looked after the same way it’s made — with care, patience, and respect for the process. Whether you’re ageing a bold red or keeping your whites crisp and ready to pour, following a few simple rules will make all the difference.

Inconsistent temperatures can trigger unwanted chemical reactions in your bottles, leading to premature ageing, oxidation, and a compromised drop when it’s time to pour. That’s why one of the most important parts of wine storage is keeping the temperature stable — not too hot, not too cold, and no nasty surprises.

Here in Aotearoa, where the climate can swing from chilly mornings to hot afternoons, our LeCavist wine fridges are designed to hold a consistent range between 7°C and 18°C, with many collectors opting for the sweet spot around 12–14°C. It’s the perfect environment for preserving flavour, aroma, and ageing potential — whether you’re storing reds, whites, or sparkling.

Your wine deserves consistency. A LeCavist wine fridge delivers it.

If it’s too dry, corks can shrink and crack, letting oxygen sneak into the bottle and spoil the wine. Too damp, and you’re dealing with mouldy corks, musty cellars, and peeling labels. That’s why all LeCavist wine fridges are designed to maintain a balanced internal humidity — ideally between 50% and 80% — keeping corks airtight, labels pristine, and your collection protected inside and out.

No stress. No shrinkage. Just well-stored wine — the way it should be in Aotearoa.

two quiet threats to your wine’s potential.

Too much exposure to light, especially UV, can trigger chemical changes in your wine, resulting in unwanted flavours and aromas known as “light strike.” Meanwhile, constant vibration stirs up sediment and disrupts the natural ageing process. That’s why every LeCavist wine fridge is built with UV-protected glass, soft LED lighting, and low-vibration compressor technology — creating a calm, dark environment where your wine can rest undisturbed, just as it should in any proper Kiwi cellar.

Your wine deserves peace and protection. That’s what LeCavist delivers.

Every bottle of wine carries a tale — of region, winemaker, and time. With the right care, those stories can be savoured now or shared years from now. A LeCavist wine fridge helps protect that heritage by creating ideal storage conditions — steady temperature, balanced humidity, and zero disruption.

And it’s not just about function. Our built-in and freestanding wine fridges are designed to look right at home in any modern Kiwi kitchen, scullery, or lounge. Because great wine deserves to be stored well — and shown off too.