The Best Wine Fridges for Every Type of Wine Collection (2024)

For nearly 40 years, Wine Enthusiast has provided information on wine and spirits, as well as the adjacent subjects of travel, hospitality, and food, so it's no surprise that our top pick comes from this trusted brand. Designed with wine aficionados in mind, this freestanding model is ideal for a smaller collection.

This quiet, energy-efficient wine cooler holds up to 32 standard Bordeaux bottles and is equipped with four scalloped wire racks that hold the wines in place. It features two temperature zones that can be set between 41 and 64 degrees Fahrenheit, controlled by a touch panel with an LED display. The larger lower section can be used for longer-term aging and the smaller top section can be utilized for bottles that will be served in the near future. The glass door allows you to see what's inside, and the LED interior lighting helps illuminate the contents for easier identification.

Most importantly, this model performs brilliantly — it holds a fairly constant, steady temperature with minimal vibration, two elements that are crucial to wine storage. The compressor unit on this fridge also works well in a larger range of ambient temperature than many other models on the market, keeping bottles cool even when the room it's in is approaching 90 degrees Fahrenheit.

Price at time of publish: $549

• Dimensions: 33.4 x 19.6 x 16.9 inches
• Capacity: 32 bottles
• Voltage: 115 V, 60 Hz
• Noise Level: 38 dBA
• Warranty: One-year parts and labor, three-year sealed system

A favorite of serious collectors, EuroCave engineers its coolers to mimic the climate of a French wine cave, complete with perfect humidity and temperature. We recommend the Premiere S model to those who want to invest in a professional-grade fridge for their home or small restaurant. Yet, entry-level buyers would also benefit from features that keep bottles clean and secure for short- and long-term aging.

This freestanding cellar has a customizable interior with adjustable main du sommelier (hand of the sommelier) shelves. Their design cradles each bottle and prevents it from rolling, which lessens the chances of breakage or label damage. The Premiere S also has a singular temperature control that ranges from 48 to 59 degrees Fahrenheit, closer to a natural, subterranean cave, allowing age-worthy wines to last longer while bringing ready-to-drink wines closer to serving temperature. This model is quiet; its LED interior lights can detach; and it has UV-resistant glass doors (with an option for solid doors) to keep light exposure to a minimum.

With the expanded external temperature threshold, this wine refrigerator can keep your wines at the ideal coolness, even in ambient temperatures ranging from 32 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Since temperature control is of the utmost importance, an alarm will sound if the door is left open or if the temperature starts to creep out of the desired range. All in all, if you're collecting bottles valued at hundreds of dollars, this is a smart choice to keep your wines safe and secure (it has a lock). For a larger, more commercial option with the same features, EuroCave also offers the Premiere L Wine Cellar, which holds up to 178 bottles.

Price at time of publish: $2,295 with solid door

• Dimensions: 38 x 27 x 27.25 inches
• Capacity: 74 bottles
• Voltage: 115V (60Hz)
• Noise Level: 38 decibels
• Warranty: One-year parts and labor, five-year sealed system

If you want a wine refrigerator that offers fantastic features for a more palatable price, this model by Ivation may fit the bill. Sleek in design with its black finish and tinted UV-resistant glass door, it has a fairly small footprint that won't overwhelm your space.

This wine cooler features removable wire racks that hold up bottles measuring up to about 3 inches in diameter and 13 inches in length. The compressor and fan give this wine fridge a temperature range of 41 to 64 degrees Fahrenheit, low enough for sparkling white wines and just under room temperature for ready-to-drink reds. Available in both single and dual zone versions, you have options with this affordable cooler — and both models come equipped with a lock to keep your wines safe. While less expensive wine fridges tend to have issues with noise, this one has a fairly quiet motor, rated at 36 decibels (dBA). All in all, it's a nice choice for performance and value.

Price at time of publish: $380

• Dimensions: 17.7 x 16.9 x 33.1 inches
• Capacity: 28 bottles
• Voltage: 115V (60Hz)
• Noise Level: ‎36 dBA
• Warranty: ‎One-year limited manufacturers

Dual zone wine coolers are fantastic for those who like to keep ready-to-drink wines on hand at all times. This version from Smith & Hanks offers enough space for 32 standard Bordeaux bottles laid out on the wood-accented metal racks.

The temperature display can be set to either Celsius or Fahrenheit and can be adjusted with a touch of the buttons on the control panel. Set one zone to chill white wine and Champagne and the other to keep reds at their ideal serving temperature. The thermostat is wonderfully reactive and keeps the internal temperature stable as you open and close the fridge door.

This model is essentially ready to use out of the box. It functions as a freestanding fridge, but it can also be used as an under-counter model for those looking for a built-in version for their kitchen.

Price at time of publish: $679

• Dimensions: 23 x 15 x 34 inches
• Capacity: 32 bottles
• Voltage: 115V (60Hz)
• Noise Level: ‎40 dBA
• Warranty: One-year full warranty, three-year warranty on the compressor and sealed system

The Kalamera 46-Bottle Dual Zone Wine Refrigerator is a top-selling built-in wine cooler, featuring dual temperature zones and a capacity of 46 standard Bordeaux bottles. With a few clicks of the touchpad, set the upper zone between 40 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit for whites and rosés, and the lower zone between 50 and 66 degrees Fahrenheit for reds.

Five beechwood shelves slide in and out for easy access to your wines. The interior is gently lit by an LED light, which is strong enough to illuminate the labels to read but won't cause damage to your wines. Further protection is provided by the door's double layer of tinted, tempered glass, which keeps out ambient light and also helps to further insulate the cooler. The hexagon bolt lock ensures your collection will be safe, and the entire unit is very quiet with minimal vibration from the compressor.

Price at time of publish: $959

• Dimensions: 22.4 x 23.4 x 33 inches
• Capacity: 46 bottles
• Voltage: 110V (60Hz)
• Noise Level: ‎39 dBA
• Warranty: Two-year and three-year extensions are available

This compact wine cooler by Cuisinart is the only thermoelectric option on this list; it's quieter and more energy-efficient than similarly sized coolers that use a compressor. Since thermoelectric cooling doesn't require as much movement, it generates less heat and vibration, making it ideal for any fridge that is going to sit in plain sight — say, on top of the kitchen counter.

Holding just eight bottles, it's an excellent choice for a casual wine drinker who likes to keep a few bottles ready but is limited in space. Adjustable feet ensure that your fridge stays level, and it contains three metal racks and a bottom shelf to hold two standard Bordeaux-style bottles each, though it may be a tight squeeze for thicker or taller bottles.

The triple-pane glass door helps to keep the temperature steady. Thermoelectric coolers, however, are only able to cool about 25 to 30 degrees below room temperature, so consider this if your home tends to stay above 70 degrees.

Price at time of publish: $200

• Dimensions: 19 x 12 x 22.5 inches
• Capacity: 8 bottles
• Voltage: 115V (60Hz)
• Noise Level: Not specified
• Warranty: Limited three-year warranty

For households that like to keep an array of drinks cold, a combination beverage and wine cooler is a thoughtful addition. This stainless steel beauty from Titan can be a freestanding fridge or a built-in under a countertop. Door stoppers keep this fridge's lockable tempered glass doors from swinging out past 135 degrees, and the hinges lay completely flat for installation.

The features of this Titan cooler ensure convenience and versatility. Three adjustable shelves in the beverage zone hold up to 64 individual cans, and the six stainless steel wire shelves in the wine zone can hold about 20 bottles of wine. Each zone has its own temperature control, adjustable from 38 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit. In the event that the cooler loses power, the Smart Memory feature helps it return to temperature after a restart, protecting your wine from heat. As an added bonus, an alarm will alert you to an abnormal rise in temperature or if the door is left ajar.

Price at time of publish: $1,939

• Dimensions: 28.8 x 34.8 x 23.4 inches
• Capacity: 64 cans and 20 bottles
• Voltage: 115V (60 Hz)
• Noise Level: Not specified
• Warranty: Limited one-year warranty

Frequently Asked Questions

• How long does wine last in a wine fridge?

  Unopened bottles of wine can last anywhere from weeks to decades—it depends on the wine. An opened bottle can typically last for about 24 hours after uncorking, but after that period of time, there will often be a noticeable deterioration of the wine's taste and aromas.

• How long should you chill wine in a wine fridge?

  A bottle can typically go from room temperature to serving temperature in about two and a half hours for reds, and three hours for whites.

• What temperature should a wine fridge be?

  For single-zone fridges, keep your wines at close to 56 degrees Fahrenheit ("cellar temperature" according to Smith), which is also suitable for longer-term storage."If you have a fridge with dual zones, you will want to have your whites and sparkling perfectly chilled—at 45 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit—and your reds closer to cellar temperature," says Smith. If the wines are kept colder, then it will retard the aging process, but if that is your goal, you can certainly opt for that lower temperature.

• Do wine fridges use a lot of electricity?

  It depends on the size of the fridge, but typically a wine fridge will run on less electricity than a standard kitchen refrigerator. The average home refrigerator runs anywhere from 300 to 800 watts, while a wine fridge will run between 90 to 200 watts.