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Unica Start

Unmatched Precision for Back Bar Service

Available in a 4-bottle unit and an 8-bottle unit, the Unica Start model offers a seamless back bar solution for preserving your wine’s quality and controlling every pour.

  • Minimise Wastage: Preserve open bottles for weeks, preventing spoilage and ensuring every glass tastes fresh.
  • Precise Pour Control: Set consistent pouring volumes to avoid over-serving and improve profitability.
  • Temperature Control: Keep wines at optimal serving temperature for perfect presentation every time.
Technical Specifications
  • System use: behind bar (without wine card)
  • Installation: self-installation (professional installation available upon request)
  • Power requirements: 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 120 W
  • Unica Start 4 Dimensions: 53.1cm (L) x 70.4cm (H) x 31.7cm (D)
  • Unica Start 4 Weight: 33kg
  • Unica Start 8 Dimensions: 95.1cm (L) x 70.4cm (H) x 31.7cm (D)
  • Unica Start 8 Weight: 55kg
  • Wine storage temperature: 6°C – 18°C
  • Gas supply: Food-grade Nitrogen E941 or Argon E938 (not included, external entrance)
  • Pour volumes: up to 3 programmable
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The Unica Start model is ideal for...

Hospitality

Perfect for cellar doors, restaurants, bars looking to level up their by the glass wine list.

Corporate

Allow your team or clients to access premium wines by the glass in board rooms or staff rooms.

Residential

Enjoy the favourite wines from your own private cellar without fear of wastage (or over-indulging!). Entertain with ease.

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Unica Start 8

Unica Start 4

A 4-bottle machine to be used behind the bar or counter.

$11,999 inc. GST

Includes

  • A 2+2 divider
  • Online troubleshooting knowledge base
  • A comprehensive cleaning kit
  • All metropolitan freight
  • All duties and taxes
  • Gas regulator
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Unica Start 8

An 8-bottle machine to be used behind the bar or counter.

$16,999 inc. GST

Includes

  • A 4+4 divider
  • Online troubleshooting knowledge base
  • A comprehensive cleaning kit
  • All metropolitan freight
  • All duties and taxes
  • Gas regulator
Learn more
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A great by-the-glass wine list isn’t just about variety.

It’s about storytelling.

The wines you offer should spark conversation, entice customers, and make them feel like they’re part of a curated experience.

enomatic machines allow you to confidently feature standout wines that captivate customers and turn a simple glass into a memorable moment.

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Your by-the-glass program should not only delight your guests.

It should pay for itself – and then some.

With precise pouring control, enomatic machines minimise over-pouring and wastage.

Plus, with the ability to offer high-end wines by the glass, you can create a tiered pricing strategy that appeals to different customer segments, increasing the overall profitability of your wine list.

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Running a busy venue requires systems that are reliable and easy to manage.

enomatic machines offer practical benefits like preserving wine for weeks at peak freshness.

But they also simplify staff training and service, ensuring that everyone can pour perfect glasses with minimal effort, while offering a sleek, professional presentation that enhances the guest experience.

This efficiency lets you focus on what matters: delivering excellent service without compromise.

How to use an enomatic in...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a wine pouring system and how does it work?

enomatic is a wine dispenser, which means it preserves, cools and serves wines by the glass.

Enomatics work by preserving the wine under a protective atmosphere of food-grade argon or nitrogen, which prevents oxygen entering into the opened bottle. Both gases are widely used in the food industry to preserve food and beverages, as they are odourless, tasteless and colourless. Above all, they are chemically inert, which means neither gas reacts with the wine.

After you open the bottle of wine, you insert a tube into the bottle and place it into the machine. The machine then inserts inert gas into the bottle, which prevents it from oxidising.

What's the difference between the Unica and Unica Start models?

The Unica Start is a simpler "plug and play" option designed for back bar or private use.

The main difference is that there is no card functionality with Unica Start, so it is not suitable for self-service in spaces where the bill needs to be tallied. But it is perfect for behind the bar of a venue, or the counter of a cellar door.

You are also able to self-install the Unica Start, or we offer an optional professional installation package.

How long will a wine bottle last in an enomatic® machine?

21-30 days.

A higher alcohol, high tannin red wine tends to preserve for longer than a light white, for example, or a delicate rosé.

What gas do I need to use with my enomatic® machine?

You will need to use Nitrogen E941 or High Purity Argon E938 for all machines except Unica Bubbles, which uses food-grade carbon dioxide E290 100%. This will be a disposable or external cylinder, and is not included with your purchase.

Both gases are chemically inert, tasteless, odourless, inflammable and, of course, non-toxic. Argon is significantly heavier than air (and nitrogen, the main gas in the air), so it’s what we personally use and recommend. However, it is slightly more expensive. Nitrogen works well too, but the preservation effect of argon is slightly stronger.

We recommend SupaGas as a reliable Australia-wide supplier.

What warranty and maintenance is included?

A one year manufacturer's warranty is included in your purchase. You may also purchase extended warranty and servicing plans, which we recommend for our high-volume commercial customers.

We will send you a link to access our troubleshooting library too, which includes videos showing you how to fix the most common issues, such as a blocked tube or a Wifi connection issue. We want you to be able to get your machine back online as quickly as possible, and find that 99% of our servicing requests can be solved with these free videos.

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