Under counter wine coolers are popular with wine enthusiasts who wish to keep a small to moderately sized wine collection readily available in a cooling unit that is built into the kitchen cabinetry.
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.
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?
- 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.
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.
Check out our Wine Cooler Buying Guide for helpful check list to aid you with your buying decision. Enjoy your wine collection. Cheers!
