Small wine coolers are compact and often used as countertop wine coolers. In general, you want your countertop wine coolers to have small foot-print, not too heavy, not too tall. They can be thermoelectric or compressor-based for cooling, although thermoelectric cooling is often favored for these smaller units where silent operation is important.
Here are some important considerations in selecting a countertop small wine cooler:
- Small size: 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 18, 20-bottle size are good size for counter-top.
- Small exterior dimensions of the wine cooler to ensure proper fit in your environment
- The styling of the countertop wine cooler as it likely will be quite visible on your countertop
- Whether it is single-zone or dual-zone
- The settable temperature range available in the cooler. In general, red wine carries a range of 50°-65°F; white at a range of 40°-50°F.
- The convenience and ease-of-use of the controls
- consider additional features that may be of value to you, such as interior lighting, type of shelves, door lock, etc.
These small wine coolers will be sitting on the countertop, the direction of venting is not as critical as with built in wine coolers. However, since a countertop wine cooler will likely be viewable from any angle, it is important that the cabinet be finished from all four sides and the top.
So first pick the small wine cooler you desire, make sure it’s dimensions are compatible with your space, and then prepare to enjoy your fine wines.
Here are our top choices for the best countertop small wine coolers:
NewAir AW-121E 12-bottle thermoelectric small wine cooler
- 12 Bottle Capacity: Compact, 12 bottle storage, perfect for red or white wines.
- Cooling System: The quiet and vibration free thermoelectric cooling system allows you to...
- Digital Display: Quickly monitor and set temperatures with ease using the push button...
- Interior LED Lighting: Cool blue LED lighting is included to better illuminate your...
Model and Capacity: NewAir AW-121E 12-bottle thermoelectric small wine cooler
Type: Free-Standing only, countertop Thermoelectric system
Temperature Zone: Single-zone cooling
Dimension: 14.00″L x 19.50″W x 19.00″H
Read our review for NewAir AW-121E 12-bottle thermoelectric wine cooler.
Allavino CDWR16-1SR Cascina Series 16-bottle small wine cooler
Model and Capacity: Allavino CDWR16-1SR Cascina Series 16-bottle wine cooler
Type: Free-standing only, countertop thermoelectric wine cooler
Temperature Zone: Single-zone cooling
Dimension: 20 1/4″ H x 17″ W x 19″D
Read our review for Allavino CDWR16-1SR Cascina Series 16-bottle wine cooler.
NewAir AW-181E 18-bottle Thermoelectric small wine cooler
- 18 Bottle Capacity: Compact, 18 bottle storage, perfect for red or white wines.
- Cooling System: The quiet and vibration free thermoelectric cooling system allows you to...
- Digital Display: Quickly monitor and set temperatures with ease using the push button...
- Interior LED Lighting: Cool blue LED lighting is included to better illuminate your...
Model and Capacity: NewAir AW-181E 18-bottle Thermoelectric Wine Cooler
Type: Free-Standing only, countertop Thermoelectric system
Temperature Zone: Single-zone cooling
Dimension: 14.00″L x 19.38″W x 25.75″H
Read our detailed wine cooler review for NewAir AW-181E 18-bottle Thermoelectric Wine Cooler.
Whynter WC-201TD 20-bottle thermoelectric small wine cooler
- Measures: 20.5" Long x 15.79" Wide x 22" High
- Capacity: 20 standard wine bottles
- Black tinted mirror glass door with sleek black cabinet and space saving recessed handle...
- Adjustable Thermostat, 46°F - 65°F, with soft-touch digital control panel.
Model and Capacity: Whynter WC-201TD 20-bottle small wine cooler
Type: Free-Standing only, countertop Thermoelectric system
Temperature Zone: Single-zone cooling
Dimension: 16″ W x 20.5″D x 22”H
Read our detailed wine cooler review for Whynter WC-201TD 20-bottle wine cooler.
Check out our Wine Cooler Buying Guide for helpful check list to aid you with your buying decision.
