Top Freestanding Wine Coolers
If you’re serious about wine, you know that storing it properly can make a big difference in its quality, flavor, and shelf life. Wine coolers also called wine refrigerators, can offer a convenient way to store multiple bottles of wine at the ideal temperature, through interior racks and a temperature control. To find the best wine cooler for you, read on for our take on some of the most popular options.
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Best Sleek Design
Ivation 18 Bottle Thermoelectric Red And White Wine Cooler/Chiller
Quiet and Attractive
This 18-bottle wine cooler features a smoked glass door and soft inside lighting that give it a stylish look, so it can make a nice addition to any room.
What We Liked
To adjust this wine cooler, you can use the exterior touch controls and LCD display. This cooler is designed to keep noise and vibration to a minimum, so there’s no disturbance to the wine, or to you. Get it here.
Most Versatile
NutriChef PKTEWCDS1802 18 Bottle Dual Zone Thermoelectric Wine Cooler
Customizable Areas
This wine cooler is unique in that it offers two temperature zones in the upper and lower sections, so you can keep different bottles at different ideal temperatures.
What We Liked
Available in an 18-bottle and 24-bottle size, this wine cooler can be adjusted from 46 to 64 degrees Fahrenheit in the upper zone, and 54 to 64 degrees in the lower zone. It also offers a clever standing spot for storing open bottles. Buy it now.
Most Compact
Antarctic Star 18 Bottle Wine Cooler/Cabinet
Use in Tight Spaces
At just about 19 inches tall by 17 inches wide and 17 inches deep, this freestanding wine cooler offers controlled storage in a fairly small shape.
What We Liked
This wine cooler features a reversible door that can be switched to open from the left or right side, so you can adjust it to fit your space. For added protection, this wine cooler is also backed by a one-year quality warranty. Buy it here.
Largest
Smad 28 Bottles Freestanding Wine Cellar
Plenty of Room
Boasting a 28-bottle capacity, this wine cooler is a great pick for those with extensive wine collections.
What We Liked
This wine fridge stretches about 33 inches tall, 19 inches deep, and 17 inches wide to accommodate 88 liters total. It offers a pretty wide temperature range, too: from 39 degrees to 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Get it now.