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 18-bottle to 56-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.
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.
- If you enjoy both wine and beer, then a wine and beverage combo is a better choice. Consider an unit with two separate zones. One zone for your wine collection, another zone to store your beer at 38°F.
- An under counter wine fridge always 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.
Dimension-width for under-counter wine coolers:
Start with the capacity of wine cooler you desire, make sure the dimensions are compatible with your space. Check out our under-counter wine cooler Buying Guide for helpful check list to aid you with your buying decision.
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 among all brands:
Allavino FlexCount 36-bottle VSWR36-2BWFN wine cooler
- 36 BOTTLE CAPACITY: This wine cellar has 12 shelves that can each hold up to 3 bottles,...
- DUAL ZONE DIGITAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL: Each of the zones in this dual zone wine...
- INNOVATIVE NEW SHELF DESIGN: Allavino is at the leading edge of shelf design,...
- POWERFUL COOLING TECHNOLOGY: Marrying elegant traditional style with innovative new...
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.
Kalamera 24-inch-wide 46-bottle wine cooler
- ★Seamless Stainless Steel & Black: Designed with a Sophisticated Look for Display in...
- ★Energy Efficient Compressor: State-of-the-Art Cooling Technology Makes Your Compressor...
- ★46 Bottle Capacity: Cooler has 5 Beech Wood Shelves to Hold Each Bottle Securely and...
- ★Quiet & Low Vibration: Runs Virtually Silent with No Vibration, So Wine Sediments are...
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: 23.8″ W x 22.4″D x 34.3”H
Read our review for Kalamera 24-inch-wide 46-bottle wine cooler.
Zephyr Presrv™ 24-inch wine and beverage Cooler
- PACKED WITH FEATURES: The Presrv Dual Zone Wine & Beverage Cooler features PreciseTemp...
- COMPACT YET ROOMY: With convenient sizing and impressive cooling, the French Door Wine &...
- WHISPER QUIET AMBIENCE: 3 LED light options create an ambient glow from Cloud White, Deep...
- DUAL TEMPERATURE ZONES: The Presrv French Door Wine & Beverage Cooler is the ultimate in...
Brand and width: Zephyr Presrv™ 24-inch wine and beverage combo.
Installation Type: under-counter or free-standing.
Cooling System: Individual controlled dual zone by compressor cooling.
Weight: 143 pounds.
Noise level: 38 dBA (one of quietest models in the market).
Read our review for Zephyr Presrv™ 24-inch wine and beverage cooler.
NewAir AWR-460DB 46 bottle Wine Cooler
- 46 Bottle Capacity: Convenient 46 bottle storage, perfect for red and white wines.
- Cooling System: The dual zone compressor cooler allows you to set the temperature as low...
- Digital Display: Quickly monitor and set temperatures in both temperature zones with ease...
- Interior LED Lighting: Cool blue LED lighting is included to better illuminate your...
Brand and width: NewAir 24-inch 46-Bottle under-counter wine cooler
Type: Free-standing or under-counter built-in compressor-cooling system.
Temperature Zone: Dual-zone cooling
Dimension: 23.5″W x 33″H x 22.5″D
Read our review for NewAir AWR-460DB 24-inch 46 bottle wine cooler.
EdgeStar CWR462DZ 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 CWR462DZ 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 CWR462DZ 46-Bottle Dual-Zone Wine Cooler.
Kalamera 40-bottle French-doors wine cooler
- ★STORES 40 WINE BOTTLES: Holds your collection of up to 40 bottles of your favorite wine...
- ★USER-FRIENDLY CONTROL: Provides options for internal lighting, Fahrenheit temperature...
- ★FRENCH-DOOR STYLE: Stainless steel and glass doors open in the center to reveal each...
- ★DUAL ZONE THERMOSTAT: Keep wine perfectly chilled, according to wine variety and...
Brand and width: Kalamera KRC-40DZB 24-inch 40-bottle wine cooler
Type: Free-standing or built-in or under-counter compressor-based French doors
Temperature Zone: Dual-zone cooling
Dimension: 33 “H x 23.4 “W x 22.4 “D (without handle)
Dimension: 33 “H x 23.4 “W x 24.2 “D (with handle)
Read our review for Kalamera 40-bottle French-doors wine cooler.
Smith and Hanks RW145DRE 46-Bottle wine cooler
- 46 BOTTLE STORAGE CAPACITY. Offset bottle shelf lets you store pinot, chardonnay, and cab...
- READY TO DRINK WINE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS. With our dual zone cabinet, store up to 46 bottles...
- 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.
Electrolux EI24WC15VS 41 bottle wine cooler
- Width: 23.81" x Height: 34.06" x Depth: 25.75"
- Total Capacity: 5.1 cu. ft. - Bottle Capacity: 41
- 5 Racks - Shelf Material: Wood - LED Interior Light:
- Sabbath Mode - CSA Listed - UV Resistant - Perfect Set Temperature Controls
Brand and width: Electrolux 24-inch-wide 41 bottle wine fridge
Installation Type: Built-in, under-counter or free-standing
Temperature Zone: Single-zone cooling
Dimension: 34 1/16″ H x 23 13/16″ W x 25 3/4 ” D (with handle)
Read our review for Electrolux 41-bottle wine cooler with Sabbath-mode.
Allavino FlexCount 56-bottle dual-zone wine cooler
- The lower zone must be set at least 4 degrees and no more than 12 degrees higher than the...
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 among all brands:
Allavino FlexCount 30-bottle VSWR30-1SSRN wine cooler
- 30 BOTTLE CAPACITY: This wine cellar features 6 shelves that can hold up to 5 bottles each...
- FULL RANGE DIGITAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL: An intelligently designed control panel with clear...
- INNOVATIVE NEW SHELVING DESIGN: Allavino's revolutionary new FlexCount shelving utilizes...
- TRADITIONAL STYLE MEETS MODERN TECHNOLOGY: With it's black cabinet, stainless steel framed...
Brand and width: Allavino VSWR30-1SSRN 15-inch 30-bottle wine cooler
Type: Free-standing or under-counter or built-in compressor system
Temperature Zone: Single-zone cooling
Dimension: 33.5″ H x 15″ W x 24″ D (without handle)
Dimension: 33.5″ H x 15″ W x 25.5″ D (with handle)
Read our review for Allavino VSWR30-1SSRN 30-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...
- ★TEMPERATURE MEMORY FUNCTION: Restore the set temperature in the cooler after it is back...
- ★SINGLE ZONE/ONE-TOUCH CONTROL: LED control display makes it easy to set temperature...
- ★DOUBLE-LAYERED TEMPERED GLASS DOOR: Stainless steel frame and 2 layers of tempered...
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.
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.
Antarctic Star 28-bottle wine cooler
- 【28 BOTTLE CAPACITY】This wine cooler could hold 28 bottles of your favorite wine in...
- 【BEECH WOOD SHELVES】Frost-Free Stainless Steel Door and Handle with Double Layered...
- 【QUIET & LOW VIBRATION】Advanced cooling system, low vibration effect and noise,...
- 【DOUBLE-LAYER GLASS DOOR】The double-paned tempered glass window offers protection from...
Brand and width: Antarctic Star 15-inch 28-bottle wine cooler
Type: Built-in under-counter or free-standing unit
Temperature Zone: Dual-zone cooling
Dimension: 14.9” W x 34.2” H x 22.8” D (without handle)
Read our review for Antarctic Star 15-inch 28-bottle wine cooler.
EdgeStar CWR262DZ 26-Bottle wine coler
- Four (4) shelves in the lower section; Two (2) shelves in the upper section
- 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.
Koldfront BWR300BL 15 Inch Built-In 30 Bottle 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: Cooler is Only 12” Wide, So It Fits Virtually Anywhere in Any...
- ★Easy to Operate: One Touch Single Zone Temperature Control Sets Thermostat Precisely...
- ★Low Noise/Low Vibration: Advanced Technological Compressor Maintains Even Temperature...
- ★ Attractive Design: Frost-Free Stainless Steel Door and Handle with Double Layered...
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.
Under-counter wine cooler buying guide:
- Measure the dimension of the under-counter space you want to house your wine cooler. Get the exact width and height of your wine cooler. The width will help you to decide on how wide is your wine cooler.
- Most under-counter units are made for 36-inch height counter. Measure your counter height to ensure a proper fit.
- Check the exterior dimensions of the wine cooler – including the door handle of the cooler. Does the cooler fit seamlessly into your under-counter?
- 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? Many models come with fixed-hinge, non-reversible door. Make sure you order right-hinge or left-hinge. Consider models with reversible door option if you need the flexibility of changing door swing direction.
- Single door or double doors – Do you like French doors? Side-by-side units? 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? To some extent, the width of your cooler will determine the bottle size for you.
- Whether a single cooling zone is sufficient for your needs or whether you need a dual zone cooler to store both white and red wines.
- What are the temperature range available in the cooler. Do you need a wide range of temperature?
- Consider the styling of an under counter wine cooler – you want to coordinate with your cabinets and other appliances. Go for stainless steel to match modern appliance. Go for black for the classic look.
- The convenience and ease-of-use of controls. Do you like the digital temperatures control operating icons?
- Consider additional styling features that may be of value to you, such as interior lighting, type of shelves, door lock, etc.
- Do you prefer blue LED lights or gold interior light?
- Do you like wooden shelves or metal shelves?
- Do you want a temperature memory function?
- Do you want removable and adjustable shelves?
- Do you have a style preference for the front kick-plate? Do you like the recessed-style? Do you prefer standard stainless steel or black stainless steel?
- Do you prefer a frost free, fan circulation cooler?
You are likely to see your under-counter wine cooler daily if it’s housed in your kitchen. You want to take your time to choose an appliance that fits your sense of style. So you will enjoy having it around in your entertaining space for years to come. Cheers!
