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Top 10 Wine Coolers

Wine Cooler reviews, tips and buying guide

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  • Capacity
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    • 60-99 Bottle
    • 100-199 Bottle
    • 200-299 Bottle
    • 300-399 Bottle
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  • By Brand
    • Allavino
      • Allavino 305-Bottle Single-Zone
      • Allavino 172-bottle Dual-Zone
      • Allavino 128 bottle Single-Zone
      • Allavino 112 bottle Four-Zone
      • Allavino 99-bottle Dual-Zone
      • Allavino 56-bottle Dual-Zone
      • Allavino 56-bottle Single Zone
      • Allavino 36-bottle Dual-Zone
      • Allavino Cascina 34-bottle wine cooler review
      • Allavino 30-bottle Single-Zone
      • Allavino Cascina 29-bottle wine cooler review
      • Allavino 16-bottle Single-Zone
    • EdgeStar
      • EdgeStar 332 Bottle Dual-Zone
      • Edgestar 242 Bottle Dual-Zone
      • EdgeStar 143 Bottle Triple-Zone
      • EdgeStar 110 Bottle Dual-Zone
      • EdgeStar 46-Bottle Dual-Zone
      • EdgeStar 30-Inch Wine and Beverage
      • EdgeStar 15-inch 26-Bottle Dual-Zone
    • Haier
      • Haier 12-Bottle Dual Zone
      • Haier 18-Bottle Dual Zone
    • Kalamera
      • Kalamera 18-bottle Single-Zone
      • Kalamera 30-bottle Single-Zone
      • Kalamera 40-bottle French-doors Dual-Zone
      • Kalamera 46-bottle Dual-Zone
      • Kalamera 50-bottle Single-Zone
      • Kalamera 157-bottle Dual-Zone
    • NewAir
      • NewAir 160-bottle Dual-Zone
      • NewAir 116-bottle Dual-Zone
      • NewAir 52-bottle Single-Zone
      • NewAir 46 bottle Dual-Zone
      • NewAir 29-bottle Dual-Zone
      • NewAir 28-bottle Single-Zone thermoelectric
      • NewAir 21-bottle Dual-Zone thermoelectric
      • NewAir 18-bottle Single-Zone Thermoelectric
      • NewAir 12-bottle Single-Zone thermoelectric
    • Vinotemp
      • Vinotemp 165-Bottle Single-Zone
      • Vinotemp 155-Bottle Dual-Zone Connoisseur Series
      • Vinotemp 155 Bottle Dual-Zone
      • Vinotemp 154-Bottle Dual-Zone
      • Vinotemp 110 Bottle Dual-Zone
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Best Wine Cooler Brands – keeping your wine at its best

Whether you are remodeling your kitchen or planning for a home bar, a wine cooler will bring pizzazz and proper cooling efficiency to store and display your vintage collections.

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Wine fridges come in various styles, layout and configuration options. There are over a hundred cooling brands on the market today. It can be overwhelming to find the wine fridge that’s right for you among the myriad of refrigeration options.

As wine lovers and interior designers, we can honestly tell you that – there isn’t just one wine cooler that’s “BEST” for every space.

There are always options – each buyer has their own requirements, and beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, agree?

What we can offer you here is a special list of 9 reputable and trusted wine fridge brands – where your valuable wine collection can live happily.

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Our recommendations are based on the feedback and sales information from:

  • Our Amazon affiliate store.
  • Our interviews with fellow home designers.
  • Our conversations with wine experts, wine brand manufacturers, and repair technicians.

We will include featured models in each top-ranked brand. Show you the comparison of key features. And, where possible, show you examples of placement in various spaces settings. You may also want to read our in-depth review for each model before your make your final selection.

 You  are the best person to decide which model looks best in your space – we’re here to help you to make an informed decision.

1. Zephyr

Zephyr is the most premium brand on this top-rated list. Their Presrv series is impeccably designed and feature rich – it is our preferred choice of wine and beverage center when money is no object.

Budget: Zephyr models run from $1000 to $3000. Why is Zephyr so pricey you ask?

Besides winning many prestigious awards for the most beautiful design, this brand has the most complete set of high-end features including (but not limited to):

  • Multiple internal sensors to provide the most accurate temperatures.
  • An on-brand computer to maintain temperature stability and even cooling.
  • Door alarm, Sabbath mode, 3-color LED interior lighting.
  • The quietest wine and beverage fridge with noise level at 38 decibels.

Featured models: French-door wine and beverage center, full-size single-zone wine cooler, black stainless-steel beverage fridge, and an outdoor beverage refrigerator.

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Comparison of the most popular Zephyr wine and beverage models, including both indoors and outdoors:

Brand
Most Premium Zephyr French Door wine and beverage center
Zephyr Full-size single-zone wine cooler
Zephyr Black Stainless-steel beverage fridge
Zephyr Outdoor beverage refrigerator
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Zephyr Presrv 24'' Wine Fridge & Beverage Refrigerator Dual Zone Under Counter -...
Zephyr Presrv 24" Wine Fridge Full Size Single Zone - Wine Cooler Cellars Large...
Zephyr 24" Wine Fridge & Beverage Refrigerator Single Zone Under Counter - Mini...
Zephyr Presrv 24'' Outdoor Wine Fridge & Beverage Refrigerator Single Zone Under...
Dimension (W, H, D)
23.9” W x 34.4” H x 23.5” D
23-7/8” W x 69-1/2” H x 27-1/2” D
23.63” W x 33.88” H x 23.88” D
23-7/8” W x 33-7/8” H x 23-1/2” D
Capacity (size)
21 bottles, 64 12-oz. cans
148 bottles
112 12-oz. cans, 7 bottles
136 12-oz. cans
Temperature Range
40° - 65° F (wine side); 38° - 65° F (beverage side)
40° - 65° F
34° - 50° F
34° - 50° F
Rack Material
6 black wood shelves (wine), 3 transparent grey glass rack (beverage)
15 full-extension black wood racks
2 slide-out gray glass shelves , 1 full-extension black wood racks with black stainless steel trim
1 black wire racks, 2 slide-out gray glass shelves
Sound Level (decibels)
38 dBA
40 dBA
39 dBA
39 dBA
Latest Price
$1,799.00
$2,899.00
$1,599.00
$1,499.00
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Brand
Most Premium Zephyr French Door wine and beverage center
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Zephyr Presrv 24'' Wine Fridge & Beverage Refrigerator Dual Zone Under Counter -...
Dimension (W, H, D)
23.9” W x 34.4” H x 23.5” D
Capacity (size)
21 bottles, 64 12-oz. cans
Temperature Range
40° - 65° F (wine side); 38° - 65° F (beverage side)
Rack Material
6 black wood shelves (wine), 3 transparent grey glass rack (beverage)
Sound Level (decibels)
38 dBA
Latest Price
$1,799.00
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Zephyr Full-size single-zone wine cooler
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Zephyr Presrv 24" Wine Fridge Full Size Single Zone - Wine Cooler Cellars Large...
Dimension (W, H, D)
23-7/8” W x 69-1/2” H x 27-1/2” D
Capacity (size)
148 bottles
Temperature Range
40° - 65° F
Rack Material
15 full-extension black wood racks
Sound Level (decibels)
40 dBA
Latest Price
$2,899.00
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Zephyr Black Stainless-steel beverage fridge
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Zephyr 24" Wine Fridge & Beverage Refrigerator Single Zone Under Counter - Mini...
Dimension (W, H, D)
23.63” W x 33.88” H x 23.88” D
Capacity (size)
112 12-oz. cans, 7 bottles
Temperature Range
34° - 50° F
Rack Material
2 slide-out gray glass shelves , 1 full-extension black wood racks with black stainless steel trim
Sound Level (decibels)
39 dBA
Latest Price
$1,599.00
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Brand
Zephyr Outdoor beverage refrigerator
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Zephyr Presrv 24'' Outdoor Wine Fridge & Beverage Refrigerator Single Zone Under...
Dimension (W, H, D)
23-7/8” W x 33-7/8” H x 23-1/2” D
Capacity (size)
136 12-oz. cans
Temperature Range
34° - 50° F
Rack Material
1 black wire racks, 2 slide-out gray glass shelves
Sound Level (decibels)
39 dBA
Latest Price
$1,499.00
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2. Vinotemp

If you are one who appreciates history and world famous, then consider Vinotemp. They are in the million plus family worldwide. And, they have been around since the 80’s.

Budget: Vinotemp appliance units run from $800 to $2000.

Featured capacity: 165, 155, 154, 110, and 7 bottles.

Their multi-zone wine refrigerators are popular with our clients looking for the 100-plus bottle wine stock storage solution. Their mirror-door 7-bottle is trendy and fashionable.

With their long history in cabinet manufacturing, it’s easy to see why their wine racks have the most attractive styling.

Vinotemp also makes cooling unit for a wine room. If you’re building a wine cellar room, consider their cooling system – their units are self-contained (no copper tubing and drain line are required), customizable and optimized for long term storage.

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3. NewAir

If you like gold interior light and you appreciate the convenience of in-home warranty, go for the Gold Series by NewAir. If you are looking for 100-bottle unit, consider the 116-bottle and 160-bottle models – they get perfect scores from our customers three years in a row.

The NewAir 46-bottle model is our runner-up in the 40-50 bottle capacity. This model has three versions of kickplates: stainless steel standard, black standard and stainless steel recess plate. You have the option to purchase the version that complements the décor and color scheme you want.

The NewAir brand manufactures some of the most durable appliances – yes, 10-year life expectancy for the compressor!

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Budget: NewAir wine fridge models run from $300 to $2000.

Featured capacity: 160, 116, 52, 46, 29, 28, 21, 18, 12, and 7 bottles.

Also Read:
NewAir Premier Gold Series 116-bottle built-in wine cellar review.
NewAir slim 15-inch dual-zone wine fridge review.

NewAir brand is well-known for their beautiful style, energy efficient, reversible doors and excellent warranty.

Comparison of the most popular NewAir wine and beverage models:

Brand
Runner-up NewAir 24-inch dual-zone wine cooler
NewAir French Door beverage and wine Cooler
Best slim dual-zone NewAir 15-inch black stainless steel wine cooler
Most durable 100-bottle NewAir 116-bottle Gold Series wine cooler
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NewAir 24” Wine Cooler Refrigerator, Large 46 Bottle Built-in or Freestanding...
NewAir 18 Bottle 60 Can French Door Wine & Beverage Cooler - White Red Wine...
NewAir 15" Wine Cooler Refrigerator | 29 Bottle Capacity | Fridge Built-in Or...
NewAir AWR-1160DB Premier Gold Series 116 Bottle Built-In Wine Cooler, Stainless...
Dimension (W, H, D)
23.5 “W x 32.2 “H x 22.4″ D
24 ”W x 34.25” H x 23.5” D
14.88” W x 33.75” H x 22.5” D
26.8 W” x 56” H x 23.5” D
Capacity (size)
46 bottles
60 12-oz. cans, 18 bottles
29 bottles
116 bottles
Temperature range
40°- 50° F (upper zone); 50°-66° F (lower zone)
36° - 72° F (beverage), 36° - 72° F (wine)
40° - 66° F (upper zone); 40°-66° F (lower zone)
40°- 50° F (upper zone) 50°- 66° F (lower zone)
Rack Material
5 removable beech wood shelves
6 chrome wire racks (cans), 6 chrome shelves (wine)
5 removable and adjustable beech wood shelves
11 three-rail sliding beech wood shelves
Sound Level (decibels)
42 dBA
45 dBA
39 dBA
45 dBA
Latest Price
$829.99
$773.49
$595.66
$1,512.84
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Runner-up NewAir 24-inch dual-zone wine cooler
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NewAir 24” Wine Cooler Refrigerator, Large 46 Bottle Built-in or Freestanding...
Dimension (W, H, D)
23.5 “W x 32.2 “H x 22.4″ D
Capacity (size)
46 bottles
Temperature range
40°- 50° F (upper zone); 50°-66° F (lower zone)
Rack Material
5 removable beech wood shelves
Sound Level (decibels)
42 dBA
Latest Price
$829.99
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NewAir French Door beverage and wine Cooler
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NewAir 18 Bottle 60 Can French Door Wine & Beverage Cooler - White Red Wine...
Dimension (W, H, D)
24 ”W x 34.25” H x 23.5” D
Capacity (size)
60 12-oz. cans, 18 bottles
Temperature range
36° - 72° F (beverage), 36° - 72° F (wine)
Rack Material
6 chrome wire racks (cans), 6 chrome shelves (wine)
Sound Level (decibels)
45 dBA
Latest Price
$773.49
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Brand
Best slim dual-zone NewAir 15-inch black stainless steel wine cooler
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NewAir 15" Wine Cooler Refrigerator | 29 Bottle Capacity | Fridge Built-in Or...
Dimension (W, H, D)
14.88” W x 33.75” H x 22.5” D
Capacity (size)
29 bottles
Temperature range
40° - 66° F (upper zone); 40°-66° F (lower zone)
Rack Material
5 removable and adjustable beech wood shelves
Sound Level (decibels)
39 dBA
Latest Price
$595.66
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Brand
Most durable 100-bottle NewAir 116-bottle Gold Series wine cooler
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NewAir AWR-1160DB Premier Gold Series 116 Bottle Built-In Wine Cooler, Stainless...
Dimension (W, H, D)
26.8 W” x 56” H x 23.5” D
Capacity (size)
116 bottles
Temperature range
40°- 50° F (upper zone) 50°- 66° F (lower zone)
Rack Material
11 three-rail sliding beech wood shelves
Sound Level (decibels)
45 dBA
Latest Price
$1,512.84
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4. Kalamera

Kalamera wins in our under-cabinet category including the 12-inch, 15-inch and 24-inch wide wine fridge.

Kalamera also wins in our single-zone cooling units sold including the 30-bottle, 46-bottle, 50-bottle and 157-bottle.

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Budget: Kalamera wine coolers price range from $500 to $2000.

Featured capacity: 157, 50, 46, 40, 30, and 18 bottles.

Also Read:
Kalamera best-seller 46-bottle under-counter wine cooler review.
Kalamera compact single-zone 30-bottle wine cooler review.

Kalamera brand offers high-caliber product lines, super quiet compressor, temperature memory function, premium double-layer and triple-layer tempered glass doors and beautiful design.

Comparison of the most popular Kalamera wine and beverage appliances:

Brand
Top selling Kalamera 24-inch built-in wine cooler
Kalamera French Door beverage and wine cooler
Best compact Kalamera 15-inch single-zone wine cooler
Kalamera large 157-bottle wine cooler
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Kalamera 24'' Wine Cooler Refrigerator 46 Bottle Dual Zone Built-in or...
Kalamera Wine fridge, 24 inch Wine and Beverage Refrigerator Under Counter, Dual...
Kalamera Mini Fridge 15" Wine Cooler Refrigerator - 30 Bottle Wine Fridge with...
Kalamera 157 Bottle Freestanding Wine Cooler Refrigerator With Stainless Steel,...
Dimension (W, H, D)
23.4 “W x 33 “H x 22.4″ D
23.4 ”W x 33.9” H x 22.4” D
14.9” W x 33.9” H x 22.4” D
23.4 W” x 69.6” H x 26.8” D
Capacity (size)
46 bottles
60 12-oz. cans, 20 bottles
30 bottles
157 bottles
Temperature range
40°- 50° F (upper zone); 50°-66° F (lower zone)
38° - 50° F (beverage), 40° - 66° F (wine)
40° - 66° F
40°- 50° F (upper zone) 50°- 66° F (lower zone)
Rack Material
5 removable beech wood shelves
6 black metal racks, 6 full-extension beech wood racks
5 removable beech wood shelves
15 sliding beech wood shelves
Sound Level (decibels)
42 dBA
45 dBA
39 dBA
45 dBA
Latest Price
$719.10
Price not available
$629.00
$1,999.00
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Top selling Kalamera 24-inch built-in wine cooler
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Kalamera 24'' Wine Cooler Refrigerator 46 Bottle Dual Zone Built-in or...
Dimension (W, H, D)
23.4 “W x 33 “H x 22.4″ D
Capacity (size)
46 bottles
Temperature range
40°- 50° F (upper zone); 50°-66° F (lower zone)
Rack Material
5 removable beech wood shelves
Sound Level (decibels)
42 dBA
Latest Price
$719.10
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Brand
Kalamera French Door beverage and wine cooler
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Kalamera Wine fridge, 24 inch Wine and Beverage Refrigerator Under Counter, Dual...
Dimension (W, H, D)
23.4 ”W x 33.9” H x 22.4” D
Capacity (size)
60 12-oz. cans, 20 bottles
Temperature range
38° - 50° F (beverage), 40° - 66° F (wine)
Rack Material
6 black metal racks, 6 full-extension beech wood racks
Sound Level (decibels)
45 dBA
Latest Price
Price not available
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Brand
Best compact Kalamera 15-inch single-zone wine cooler
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Kalamera Mini Fridge 15" Wine Cooler Refrigerator - 30 Bottle Wine Fridge with...
Dimension (W, H, D)
14.9” W x 33.9” H x 22.4” D
Capacity (size)
30 bottles
Temperature range
40° - 66° F
Rack Material
5 removable beech wood shelves
Sound Level (decibels)
39 dBA
Latest Price
$629.00
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Brand
Kalamera large 157-bottle wine cooler
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Kalamera 157 Bottle Freestanding Wine Cooler Refrigerator With Stainless Steel,...
Dimension (W, H, D)
23.4 W” x 69.6” H x 26.8” D
Capacity (size)
157 bottles
Temperature range
40°- 50° F (upper zone) 50°- 66° F (lower zone)
Rack Material
15 sliding beech wood shelves
Sound Level (decibels)
45 dBA
Latest Price
$1,999.00
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5. Haier

Haier is famous for their smoked glass door. This is another good candidate to consider for 12-18 bottle small collection.

Budget: Haier cooling models range from $400 to $1000.

Featured capacity: 12, 18 and 44 bottles.

Specialized in small foot-print models for limited space, beautiful smoke-glass doors, and all black exterior finishes (including black door frames).

6. Frigidaire

We want to give an honorable shout-out to Frigidaire for building the first self-contained fridge back in 1918. It’s paying respect to the company who invented the home fridge, including wine coolers.

Notable Frigidaire features:

  • Reversible door swing option – allows you to configure the door to open to the right or left.
  • Precision electronic. They are famous to keep wine fridge cooling system consistent without temperature fluctuation.
  • Contemporary handle design – they are one of the three brands in the market that offers top-mounting door handles.
  • Natural stained wood shelves.
  • Frost free technology.
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Budget: Frigidaire cooler units run from $250 to $1000.

Featured capacity: 38-bottle and 52-bottle wine coolers.

7. EdgeStar

If you are seeking for side-by-side large capacity wine fridge, EdgeStar is worth your consideration. Edgestar has been our top seller for 332-bottle capacity the past four years.

Their French-door units in the 30″ and 24″ are among the most popular models with our customers.

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Budget: EdgeStar models price from $600 to $4000.

Featured capacity: 332, 242, 143, 110, 46, 38 and 26 bottles.

Also Read:
EdgeStar extra-large 332-bottle side-by-side wine refrigerator review.
EdgeStar mid-size 30-inch wine and beverage cooler review.

EdgeStar brand represents quality construction, reliability, steady temperature with minimum temperature fluctuation, and options of beverage refrigerators for indoors or outdoors.

Comparison of the most popular EdgeStar wine and beverage models, including indoors and outdoors:

Best Extra-Large 300-bottle EdgeStar 332- bottle side-by-side wine cellar
EdgeStar 30-Inch Built-In wine and beverage cooler
EdgeStar 19-Inch freestanding wine cooler
EdgeStar single-zone beverage refrigerator (outdoors)
Edgestar 332 Bottle Built-In Side-by-Side Wine Cellar Stainless Steel - Black
EdgeStar CWB2886FD 30-Inch Built-in Wine and Beverage Cooler with French Doors
EdgeStar CWF380DZ 19 Inch Wide 38 Bottle Wine Cooler
EdgeStar CBR1501SSOD 24 Inch Wide 142 Can Built-In Outdoor Beverage Cooler
46.88” W x 69.5” H x 26.75” D
29.5” W x 34.31” H x 25.44” D
19 7/8” W x 33 1/8” H x 23 1/16” D
23 1/2” W x 33 1/2” H x 23-1/2” D
332 bottles (166 bottles each side)
30 bottles (wine) and 80 cans (beverage)
38 bottles
142 12-oz. cans
40° - 65° F (left unit); 40° - 65° F (right unit)
40° - 65° F (wine); 38° - 65° F (beverage)
40° - 54° F (top zone); 54° - 65° F (bottom zone)
38° - 50° F
30 wire shelves with wood facing
6 wooden racks (wine) and 3 slide-out glass shelves (beverage)
5 wire shelves with wood facing
3 slide-out glass shelves
45 dBA
42 dBA
42 dBA
45 dBA
$3,999.99
$1,539.00
$629.00
$989.00
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Best Extra-Large 300-bottle EdgeStar 332- bottle side-by-side wine cellar
Edgestar 332 Bottle Built-In Side-by-Side Wine Cellar Stainless Steel - Black
46.88” W x 69.5” H x 26.75” D
332 bottles (166 bottles each side)
40° - 65° F (left unit); 40° - 65° F (right unit)
30 wire shelves with wood facing
45 dBA
$3,999.99
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EdgeStar 30-Inch Built-In wine and beverage cooler
EdgeStar CWB2886FD 30-Inch Built-in Wine and Beverage Cooler with French Doors
29.5” W x 34.31” H x 25.44” D
30 bottles (wine) and 80 cans (beverage)
40° - 65° F (wine); 38° - 65° F (beverage)
6 wooden racks (wine) and 3 slide-out glass shelves (beverage)
42 dBA
$1,539.00
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EdgeStar 19-Inch freestanding wine cooler
EdgeStar CWF380DZ 19 Inch Wide 38 Bottle Wine Cooler
19 7/8” W x 33 1/8” H x 23 1/16” D
38 bottles
40° - 54° F (top zone); 54° - 65° F (bottom zone)
5 wire shelves with wood facing
42 dBA
$629.00
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EdgeStar single-zone beverage refrigerator (outdoors)
EdgeStar CBR1501SSOD 24 Inch Wide 142 Can Built-In Outdoor Beverage Cooler
23 1/2” W x 33 1/2” H x 23-1/2” D
142 12-oz. cans
38° - 50° F
3 slide-out glass shelves
45 dBA
$989.00
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8. Allavino

Allavino wins in our 36-bottle, 56-bottle, 172-bottle and 305 capacity – based on the large number of units sold the last three years.

Allavino also wins in our dual-zone cooling units, and commercial grade wine cellars (Allavino Vite series).

Many of their models include stainless steel in silver and classic black.

Whether your taste is modern clean-line or timeless classic, we are confident that you will find a premium Allavino model that suits your fancy.

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This much is true, and impressive about owning an Allavino wine fridge:

  • They have the most innovative shelving aka FlexCount series – durable and having the largest clearance between shelves on the market.
  • Their patented Tru-Vino technology enables near zero interior temperature fluctuation.
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Budget: Allavino cooler units run from $500 to $3000.

Featured capacity: 305, 172, 128, 112, 99, 56, 36, 34, 30, 29, and 16 bottles.

Also Read:
Allavino commercial-grade 99-bottle built-in wine cellar review.
Allavino large-size 172-bottle wine fridge review.

Allavino brand represents quality built, innovative flexible shelving, advanced vibration dampening system, near-perfect constant interior temperature, and elegant designs.

Comparison of the most popular popular Allavino wine fridge models:

Brand
Best 36-bottleAllavino 24-inch French Door wine cooler
Allavino side-by-side 60-bottle wine fridge
Best Commercial-grade Allavino Vite series 99-bottle wine cooler
Best Large Free standing Allavino FlexCount series 172-bottle wine refrigerator
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Allavino VSWR36-2BWFN Dual Zone Wine Refrigerator
Allavino 2X-VSWR30-1S20 Wine Refrigerator, 60 Bottle, Stainless Steel
Allavino Wine Refrigerator, 99 Bottle, Stainless Steel
Allavino VSWR172-2SSRN FlexCount Series 172 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Refrigerator...
Dimension (W, H, D)
23.5 “W x 32.7 “H x 23.25″ D
30 ”W x 33.5” H x 23.25” D
26” W x 66” H x 25” D
23.5 W” x 71.5” H x 27” D
Capacity (size)
36 bottles
60 bottles
99 bottles
172 bottles
Temperature range
40°- 60° F (left), 40°- 60° F (right)
41° - 64° F (left), 41° - 64° F (right)
41° - 73° F single-zone
40°- 55° F (upper zone) 55°- 65° F (lower zone)
Rack Material
12 award-winning FlexCount metal + wood racks (6 on each side)
12 (6 on each side) durable metal racks with wooden slats
9 smooth gliding commercial-grade hardwood shelves
14 shelves made of sturdy metal with wooden slats
Sound Level (decibels)
40 dBA
42 dBA
45 dBA
45 dBA
Latest Price
Price not available
$2,100.00
$1,508.38
$2,702.34
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Brand
Best 36-bottleAllavino 24-inch French Door wine cooler
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Allavino VSWR36-2BWFN Dual Zone Wine Refrigerator
Dimension (W, H, D)
23.5 “W x 32.7 “H x 23.25″ D
Capacity (size)
36 bottles
Temperature range
40°- 60° F (left), 40°- 60° F (right)
Rack Material
12 award-winning FlexCount metal + wood racks (6 on each side)
Sound Level (decibels)
40 dBA
Latest Price
Price not available
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Brand
Allavino side-by-side 60-bottle wine fridge
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Allavino 2X-VSWR30-1S20 Wine Refrigerator, 60 Bottle, Stainless Steel
Dimension (W, H, D)
30 ”W x 33.5” H x 23.25” D
Capacity (size)
60 bottles
Temperature range
41° - 64° F (left), 41° - 64° F (right)
Rack Material
12 (6 on each side) durable metal racks with wooden slats
Sound Level (decibels)
42 dBA
Latest Price
$2,100.00
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Best Commercial-grade Allavino Vite series 99-bottle wine cooler
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Allavino Wine Refrigerator, 99 Bottle, Stainless Steel
Dimension (W, H, D)
26” W x 66” H x 25” D
Capacity (size)
99 bottles
Temperature range
41° - 73° F single-zone
Rack Material
9 smooth gliding commercial-grade hardwood shelves
Sound Level (decibels)
45 dBA
Latest Price
$1,508.38
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Best Large Free standing Allavino FlexCount series 172-bottle wine refrigerator
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Allavino VSWR172-2SSRN FlexCount Series 172 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Refrigerator...
Dimension (W, H, D)
23.5 W” x 71.5” H x 27” D
Capacity (size)
172 bottles
Temperature range
40°- 55° F (upper zone) 55°- 65° F (lower zone)
Rack Material
14 shelves made of sturdy metal with wooden slats
Sound Level (decibels)
45 dBA
Latest Price
$2,702.34
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9. AKDY

If you are looking for a small wine cooler, AKDY brand is a good candidate. Most AKDY units are powered by thermoelectric cooling system – very quiet and with minimum vibration.

Featured capacity: 32, 28, 21, and 18 bottles.

AKDY specialized in small space units using thermoeletric cooling systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

During our course of design projects, we have installed, on an average, either a wine cooler or a beverage cooler for seven out of ten kitchen floor plans. It is true that not every household needs a wine cooler.

So, do you need one? Here are some of the most frequently-asked questions we get from our clients, along with our answers.

Are wine coolers worth it?

 Absolutely  for anyone who collects vintages for future enjoyment and investment. You want a temperature-controlled environment for your bottles of wine to age gracefully.

Now, if you don’t plan to keep any wine in your house. Or, you intend to occasionally buy just one bottle of wine, and enjoy it at dinner that evening, then a wine cooler is not a necessity for you. In this case, you want to chill your champagne and white wine in an ice-bucket before serving.

For most of us, our wine collection justifies owning a wine cooler. From a design perspective, a beautiful wine cooler adds both form and function to an entertaining space as well.

How do I choose the best wine cooler?

We believe there isn’t one cooler fits all. It depends on the size of your wine collection, the installation space (and dimension) available, and what kind of style looks best to you. Here are some general guidelines to use in your evaluation:

  • If you plan to have a collection between 18-bottle to 56-bottle, an under-counter unit is a great choice. You can also install a built-in as a free-standing appliance if all sides are finished.
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  • If you plan to have a small collection of 4-bottle to a dozen, then consider a compact counter-top wine cooler.
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  • If you are planning for 100+ bottles, note that a large capacity cooler is typically 56 inches or taller in height. If you prefer a shorter height, consider a side-by-side 33-inch tall with a 56-bottle capacity in each side.
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  • Installation location. Do you have the space available for a medium or large cellar? Always measure twice to confirm the height, width and depth of your space. Do you have enough clearing space when the door is opened?
  • Right or left hinge. Do you prefer to open your door to the right or left? Order the model with the correct hinge or look for a reversible-door unit.
  • Do you need a dual-zone? The answer depends on the type of vintages you collect. Do your assortments consist of both red and white? Then you want a cellar with dual temperature zones. If you collect just red or just white, then opt for a single-zone.
  • Easy to use. First check the temperature control panel – is it inside the door or outside the door? How easy it is to set or change the interior temperature? Are there other control features you need, for example, door alarm, or Sabbath mode? Do you need adjustable shelves?
  • Noise level. Do you plan to have gatherings and conversations in front of the fridge? If so, you want a quiet cooler at 36-38 dBA (decibel).
  • Style is equally as important as functionalities. Consider the color and material of other appliances in your space. Do you prefer a seamless stainless steel door frame or one with seams? Clear glass or smoke glass door? Do you prefer a single door or French doors? What about the door handle (s) – side, top or recess? Wooden shelves or metal racks? Blue or gold or white interior light?
  • Budget. In general, a bigger capacity cooler costs more than a small size cooler. A built-in (front-vent facing) typically costs more than a free-standing-only unit. A French-doors unit usually costs more than a single-door. How much is a good wind fridge? You want to plan to spend $200-$400 for a small counter-top unit, $1000 for an under-counter 40-50 bottle, and $1500 for a 100-bottle, $2500 for a 200+ bottle model.

How do you measure a wine fridge?

Let’s go and measure a built-in installation here, including the suggested built-in dimension, and the cooler’s measurement spec.

We are using a Kalamera 15-inch wide 30-bottle wine cooler in this illustration. Assuming that you have an old-trash compacter space under your kitchen counter. And, you are wondering whether you can adopt this design layout:

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These are the measuring steps to take:

  • Measure the width, depth and height of your space available. In this case, you get 15.3” W x 22.4” D x 34.1” H for the space dimension available for your built-in.
  • Next check out the width, depth and height of the 30-bottle fridge. In this example, you see 14.9” W x 22.4” D x 33.9” H for the 15-inch unit.
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  • Excellent! You have the perfect suggested built-in measurement for this unit. You have 0.4” (15.3” – 14.9”) space to use 0.2”on the left and 0.2” on the right side of this unit. You also get 0.2” (34.1” – 33.9”) to level the height. And, your cooler can be flush-mount (22.4” – 22.4”) with the exact depth dimension!
  •  Installation Tip:  Before you choose your installation location, check out the location of your power outlet, and the length of the power cord.

Where should I place my wine cooler?

If it is a free-standing unit only, and it has a rear vent, you want to house it in an open area where there is 2 to 3 inches around the sides, 5 inches at the back for proper ventilation. You can place it in your home bar, dining room, kitchen or any entertaining space as you see fit.

If it is a built-in, and it has front-facing vent, then you can install it either as an under counter or a free-standing appliance. A built-in requires less space (sides and back) to ventilate – why? Because it has a front-vent.

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 Design Tip:  Take into consideration of the appearance and color finishes of other appliances in your kitchen. You may prefer a stainless-steel frame unit versus a classic black or vice versa.

Typically you would install a built-in under a counter in your home bar or kitchen. If the unit is beautifully finished on all sides, you go ahead and house it indoors anywhere you like.

Different wine fridge brands for different requirements and preference. The best choice is the one that meets your needs and sense of styles. Yes, always get the best money can buy.

Enjoy!

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