Whether you are configuring or re-configuring your kitchen cabinetry, a built-in under-counter wine cooler is a beautiful and functional addition to your entertaining space. Under counter wine coolers are popular with wine enthusiasts who wish to keep a 20-bottle to 50-bottle capacity wine collection.
Why under counter wine coolers?
Under counter wine coolers is really all about “Form and Function” – to borrow a famous quote from famed architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. The advantages of under-counter wine cooler are:
- Beautiful to look at – especially when your wine collection is illuminated.
- Functional – You are storing your wine collection in proper temperatures and, you have easy access to them.
- Space efficiency – it is designed to fit under counter and you have flexibility of various width.
Dimension-width for under-counter wine coolers:
- Under-counter wine cooler 30-inch wide.
- Under-counter wine cooler 24-inch wide (the most popular type).
- Under-counter wine cooler 18-inch wide.
- Under-counter wine cooler 15-inch wide.
- Under-counter wine cooler 12-inch wide.
Cooling zones and cooling systems for under-counter wine coolers:
- Under counter wine coolers may be single-zone or dual-zone . In general, if you collect both red and white wines, you want to go with dual-zone. If you are primarily a red or a white wine lover, you might prefer a single zone. In general, red wine stores within a range of 50°-65°F; white within a range of 40°-50°F.
- An under counter wine cooler typically uses a compressor as its cooling system. You want to look for a quiet model with vibration dampening system – that minimizes disturbance to the sediments in your wine.
Under-counter wine cooling buying guide:
Here are some important buying tips in selecting an under counter wine cooler:
- Measure the dimension of the under-counter space you want to house your wine cooler – to decide the width of your wine cooler
- Check the exterior dimensions of the wine cooler to ensure proper fit in your environment – including the door handle of the cooler.
- Front-venting is a must for an under-counter wine cooler. Generally, under counter wine fridges need to vent toward the front to keep from overheating.
- Door hinge – do you want the door to open to the right or left?
- Single door or double doors – Do you like French doors? Check your available space in front of the door when it is swing opened.
- What is the size of your wine collection – how many bottles?
- Whether a single cooling zone is sufficient for your needs or whether you need a dual zone cooler (typical with storing both white and red wines)
- What are the temperature range available in the cooler.
- Consider the styling of an under counter wine cooler – you want to coordinate with your cabinets and other appliances.
- The convenience and ease-of-use of the controls for temperatures and lightings.
- Consider additional features that may be of value to you, such as interior lighting, type of shelves, door lock, etc.
Start with the capacity of wine cooler you desire, make sure the dimensions are compatible with your space. Here are our best under-counter wine coolers categorized by width.
Best under-counter wine cooler 30-inch wide
EdgeStar CWB2886FD 30-Inch Built-In Wine and Beverage Cooler
- Dual Zone Operation: Whether you prefer a glass of wine or can of beer with dinner with...
- Temperature Range: The left cooling zone offers a temperature range of 40-65°F while the...
- Powerful & Efficient: In order to maintain your desired climate settings, this unit's...
- Convenient Installation: No matter where you choose to install this wine and beverage...
Brand and width: EdgeStar CWB2886FD 30-Inch built-In or under-counter Wine and Beverage Cooler
Type: This front-venting compressor cooling design is ideal for under counter built in, flush-mount and freestanding applications.
Temperature Zone: Dual-zone cooling
Dimension: 34.13″ H x 29.5″ W x 25.38″ D
Read our review for EdgeStar CWB2886FD 30-Inch Built-In Wine and Beverage Cooler.
Best under-counter wine cooler 24-inch wide
Allavino FlexCount 36-bottle VSWR36-2BWFN wine cooler
- 36 BOTTLE CAPACITY: This beautiful French door wine refrigerator has 12 shelves that can...
- DUAL ZONE DIGITAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL: Each of this unit's dual temperature zones has it's...
- INNOVATIVE NEW SHELF DESIGN: Allavino's FlexCount Series features a cutting edge metal...
- POWERFUL COOLING TECHNOLOGY: This wine refrigerator utilizes cutting-edge technology to...
Brand and width: Allavino FlexCount 24-inch (36-bottle) VSWR36-2BWFN French door wine cooler
Type: Free-standing or built-in or under-counter compressor-based French doors wine fridge.
Temperature Zone: Dual-zone cooling
Dimension: 32 3/4″ H x 23 1/2″ W x 23 1/4″D (25″ w/handle)
Read our review for Allavino FlexCount 36-bottle VSWR36-2BWFN wine cooler.
EdgeStar CWR461DZ 46-Bottle wine cooler
- Five (5) 8-bottle stainless trimmed slide-out wood shelves ; One (1) 6-bottle stainless...
- Internal fan evenly circulates air & temperature; Powerful compressor-based cooling;...
- Upper Zone: 41 - 54 degrees F; 16 bottle capacity; Lower Zone: 54 - 64 degrees F; 30...
- Blue interior LED lighting; Digital temperature controls w/ LED display
Brand and width: EdgeStar CWR461DZ 24-inch (46-Bottle) Built-In or under-counter Dual-Zone Wine Cooler
Type: This front-venting wine cooler design is ideal for under counter built-in, flush-mount and freestanding applications so it will fit with many alternative designs for your home or office. It uses a compressor for cooling.
Temperature Zone: Dual-zone cooling
Dimension: 33.5″ H x 23.5″ W x 24.5″ D
Read our review for EdgeStar CWR461DZ 46-Bottle Dual-Zone Wine Cooler.
Kalamera 24-inch-wide 46-bottle wine cooler
- STAINLESS STEEL & BLACK: Designed with a sophisticated look for display in kitchen, home...
- TEMPERATURE MEMORY FUNCTION: Restore the set temperature in the cooler after it is back on...
- 46 BOTTLE CAPACITY: Cooler has 5 beech wood shelves to hold each bottle securely and has...
- DUAL ZONE CONTROL: Upper zone 40-50°F, lower Zone 50-66°F. So your wine is perfectly...
Brand and width: Kalamera 24-inch (46-Bottle) under-counter wine cooler
Type: Free-standing or built-in or under-counter compressor-based, front-venting and it has a reversible door. It uses a compressor-cooling system.
Temperature Zone: Dual-zone cooling
Dimension: 33 “H x 23.4 “W x 22.4″D (without handle); 33 “H x 23.4 “W x 24.4″D (with handle)
Suggested built-in dimension:14.9″ W x 23.4″D x 32”H
Read our review for Kalamera 24-inch-wide 46-bottle wine cooler.
Smith and Hanks RW145DRE 46-Bottle wine cooler
- 46 BOTTLE STORAGE CAPACITY. Metal plate shelf lets you store pinot, chardonnay, and cab...
- READY TO DRINK WINE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS. Store up to 46 bottles of your favorite wines at...
- FREE STANDING OR BUILT INTO CABINETS. Flexible design means you can use your wine storage...
- EASY TO INSTALL. 24 inch wine cooler will fit into almost any space. Just plug it in and...
Brand and width: Smith and Hanks RW145DRE 24-inch wide 46-Bottle wine cooler
Type: Built-in, under-counter or free-standing, compressor wine cooler
Temperature Zone: Dual-zone cooling
Dimension: 34 1/4 “H x 24 “W x 23″D (without handle); 34 1/4 “H x 24 “W x 25″D (with handle)
Suggested built-in dimension:34 3/4 “”H x 24 3/4 “W x 25″D
Read our review for Smith and Hanks 46-Bottle wine cooler.
Allavino FlexCount 56-bottle single zone wine cooler
- 56 BOTTLE CAPACITY: The Allavino VSWR56-1SSRN features 5 shelves that can fit up to 9...
- FULL RANGE DIGITAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL: This wine refrigerator utilizes an intuitively...
- INNOVATIVE NEW SHELF DESIGN: Allavino FlexCount Series wine refrigerators use...
- POWERFUL COOLING TECHNOLOGY: A new 25% more energy efficient advanced cooling system...
Brand and width: Allavino FlexCount 24-inch-wide 56-bottle single-zone VSWR56-1SSRN (right hinge) or Allavino 56-bottle VSWR56-1SSLN (left hinge)
Type: Free standing or under-counter, compressor-cooling wine cooler.
Temperature Zone: Single-zone cooling
Dimension: 33.9″ H x 23.4″ W x 23.6″ D
Read our review for Allavino VSWR56-1SSRN (Right hinge) 56-bottle wine cooler.
Allavino FlexCount 56-bottle dual-zone wine cooler
- 56 BOTTLE CAPACITY: The Allavino VSWR56-2SSRN utilizes specially designed FlexCount...
- DUAL ZONE DIGITAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL: Store both red and white wines in this dual zone...
- INNOVATIVE NEW SHELF DESIGN: Allavino's revolutionary new FlexCount shelving features...
- POWERFUL COOLING TECHNOLOGY: Allavino FlexCount Series wine refrigerators combine...
Brand and width: Allavino FlexCount 24-inch-wide 56-bottle dual-zone VSWR56-2SSRN (right hinge) or Allavino 56-bottle VSWR56-2SSLN (left hinge)
Type: Free standing or built-in compressor-based wine cooler.
Temperature Zone: Dual-zone cooling
Dimension: 33.9″ H x 23.4″ W x 23.6″ D
Read our review for Allavino FlexCount 56-bottle VSWR56-2SSRN.
Best under-counter wine cooler 15-inch wide
NewAir AWR-290DB 29-bottle wine cooler
- Attractive blue lighting brightens the interior
- Dual temperature zones
- Keeps 29 bottles of wine readily accessible on sliding, adjustable beech wood shelves
- Measures only 15 inches in width to fit easily
Brand and width: NewAir AWR-290DB 15-inch 29-bottle wine cooler
Type: Free-standing or under-counter or built-in compressor system
Temperature Zone: Dual-zone cooling
Dimension: 22.50″L x 14.88″W x 33.75″H
Read our review for NewAir AWR-290DB 29-bottle wine cooler.
EdgeStar CWR262DZ 26-Bottle wine coler
- Four (4) shelves in the lower section; Two (2) shelves in the upper section; Dimensions:...
- Auto defrost; Powerful compressor-based cooling; Built-in carbon filter; Two (2)...
- Black dotted glass door tint; Blue interior LED lighting; Reversible glass door; Digital...
- Upper Zone (REDS): 54-65 degrees F; 8 bottle capacity; Lower Zone (WHITES): 40-54 degrees...
Brand and width: EdgeStar CWR262DZ 15-inch 26-Bottle wine cooler
Type: Free-standing or under-counter or built-in compressor system
Temperature Zone: Dual-zone cooling
External Dimensions (without handle): 32″ H x 15″ W x 23 3/4″ D
External Dimensions (with handle): 32″ H x 15″ W x 25 3/4″ D
Read our review for EdgeStar CWR262DZ 26-Bottle Wine Cooler.
Kalamera KRC-30SZB-TGD 30-bottle wine cooler
- 30-BOTTLE CAPACITY: 30-BOTTLE CAPACITY: Holds up to 30 bottles of your favorite wine in...
- DOUBLE-LAYERED TEMPERED GLASS DOOR: Stainless steel frame and 2 layers of tempered glass...
- TEMPERATURE MEMORY FUNCTION: Restore the set temperature in the cooler after it is back on...
- SINGLE ZONE/ONE-TOUCH CONTROL: LED control display makes it easy to set temperature from...
Brand and width: Kalamera KRC-30SZB-TGD 15-inch-wide 30-bottle wine cooler
Type: Under-counter, free-standing or built-in compressor system
Temperature Zone: Single-zone cooling
Dimension: 33.9 “H x 14.9 “W x 22.4″D (with handle)
Read our review for Kalamera 15-inch-wide 30-bottle wine cooler.
Koldfront BWR300BL 15 Inch Built-In 30 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cooler
- Capacity: 30 wine bottles, Six (6) full size, slide-out wire shelves, One (1) small...
- Normal Racking: 1 bottle on top shelf and 4 bottles per full size shelf, Reverse Racking:...
- Temperatures: 40-65 degrees F, Internal fan to evenly circulate air, Auto defrost,...
- Powerful compressor-based cooling, Rubber bushing absorbs vibration and noise from...
Brand and width: Koldfront BWR300BL 15 Inch Built-In 30 Bottle Wine Cooler
Type: Under-counter, built-in, compressor system
Temperature Zone: Single-zone cooling
Dimension: 14.9″ W x 23.4″D x 32”H
Read our review for Koldfront BWR300BL 30-bottle wine cooler.
Best under-counter wine cooler 12-inch wide
Kalamera KRC-18SZB-TGD 18-bottle wine cooler
- FITS IN SMALL SPACES & BIG CAPACITY: Cooler is Only 12" Wide, So It Fits Virtually...
- EASY TO OPERATE: One Touch Single Zone Temperature Control Sets Thermostat 40-66°F...
- ATTRACTIVE DESIGN: Frost-Free Stainless Steel Door and Handle with Double Layered Tempered...
- PROTECTION FEATURES: Embedded Carbon Filter Protects Against Odors, so Your Wine is in...
Brand and width: Kalamera KRC-18SZB-TGD 12-inch-wide 18-bottle wine cooler
Type: Under-counter, free-standing or built-in compressor system
Temperature Zone: Single-zone cooling
Dimension: 33.9″H x 11.6″W x 24.4″D (with handle)
Read our review for Kalamera 12-inch wide 18-bottle wine cooler.
Check out our Wine Cooler Buying Guide for helpful check list to aid you with your buying decision. Enjoy your wine collection. Cheers!
