Undercounter Wine Coolers

When it comes to buying an undercounter wine cooler, you'll quickly notice that you have a wide range of options to choose from. The amount of features, finishes and sizes presented to you may seem a bit overwhelming to a casual observer. To help you find the best wine cooler for your needs, we would recommend considering the types of wine and beverages you plan on storing inside of it, as well as how much storage space you truly need. For example, if your wine collection consists of a variety of red, white and sparkling wines, then you will definitely want to consider a built-in wine cooler that has multiple temperature zones.

This feature is a must-have for anyone that commonly collects or drinks different types of wine. Multiple temperature zones give you more flexibility to store different varietals inside the same fridge, but adjust each zone to the optimal temperature for that specific type of wine. This allows you to keep your red and white wines, or other types of beverages, at their perfect serving temperature and always ready to serve. Another feature to consider is the door itself. You obviously want your built-in wine cooler to match the decor of the room its located in, but you also need to consider whether it can block out the harmful light that can affect the aging process.

You can choose a solid door available in black, platinum or stainless steel, but you also have the option of buying a fridge with a glass front. If this is more your style, then it's important to get an insulated dual-pane glass that is designed to block out UV rays. This not only blocks out harmful light, but helps regulate the temperature as well. 

Additionally, many undercounter wine coolers feature reversible door hinges. This feature allows you to adjust which way the door swings open, giving you a little more flexibility in where you install the fridge. It can be very frustrating to find out that your fridge is unable to accommodate its intended space — all because of door swing.

What’s best undercounter wine cooler for me?

Before choosing between an undercounter beverage center and a wine cooler, you must carefully think about location. If you already have a bar in your home, then a beverage center may be a great addition. Not only will it save you room in your liquor cabinet, but it will also be tucked out of sight, so you don’t have to worry about matching your existing décor. If you are building out a wine cellar, entertainment area or realize that your existing cabinet space would be better served by a dedicated wine cooler, you can find wine coolers from 15 to 30 inches wide. In addition to location, you need to consider how much wine you want to store. Traditionally, wine coolers were on the smaller side, typically storing anywhere between 18 and 32 bottles. If you have a large wine collection, and know that it’s only going to get bigger – then consider investing in a beverage center.

Extra undercounter wine coolers Features:

• Security lock: If you’re storing expensive wines and want to make them harder for thefts (or confused visitors) to access, a security lock is a useful addition.

• Touchscreen temperature display: A touchscreen temperature display lets you monitor and control the temperature from without so you don’t have to open the door and influence the temperature consistency each time you do so.

• Extension shelves: Extension shelves make it easier to access wines in the back of your undercounter wine cooler and see the labels when you’re deciding which one to open.

• LED lighting: LED lighting makes it easier to see your wine and also adds to the style of the fridge.