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These 7 wine fridges are deserving of your best bottles

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Whether your wine collection could supply for a year of eager tourists sipping their way through the Hunter Valley, or it is more refined, a wine fridge should be on the list.

Designed with smart temperature controlling technology, ensure the integrity of every drop for years to come.

So, if the fridge has become a little too full of your favourite drops (never a bad thing), then it may be time to reconsider your storage solution.

We have found a selection of wine fridges suited to every budget and collection. Read on to find the best fridge for you and your home.

2024’s top wine fridges

  1. Hisense 30 Bottle Wine Cellar, $549, The Good Guys (here’s why)
  2. Devanti Wine Compressor Fridge Chiller Storage, $474.95 (usually $499.95), Amazon (here’s why)
  3. PolyCool Bottle Wine Bar Fridge, $255, Amazon (here’s why)

The best wine fridges 2024

Small wine fridges

01

Hisense 30 Bottle Wine Cellar

$549 at The Good Guys

Whether it’s a red, white, semi-sweet red, or even a dry white, this climate controlled unit caters to all and every bottle with a temperature range spanning five to 18 degrees. Additionally, with low E, or a low emissivity coating, protect up to 30 of your best drops from radiation and UV damage.

Key features:

  • Bottle capacity: 30
  • Anti UV and Low E glass to maintain pristine condition
  • Low noise and low vibration operation design
  • Soft LED lighting for clear overview
  • Dimensions: 83.4 x 47.5 x 44.5cm

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02

Devanti Wine Compressor Fridge Chiller Storage

$474.95 (usually $499.95) at Amazon

Utilising the latest high precision compression cooling technology, this fridge guarantees that your favourite vintages are kept at their prescribed temperature.

Key features:

  • Bottle capacity: 51
  • Adjustable temperature control
  • UV-resistant glass door with LED display
  • Silent operation and energy efficient
  • Dimensions: 56 x 49.5 x 83cm

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  • $686.95 (usually $714.95) from Myer

03

PolyCool Bottle Wine Bar Fridge

$255 at Amazon

Sized to fit in the kitchen pantry or on the benchtops, this chromed metal shelf unit uses thermoelectric technology to keep wine bottles at their best.

Key features:

  • Bottle capacity: 18
  • Digital temperature control
  • Fingerprint resistant door finish
  • Luxury wooden shelves for efficient storage
  • Dimensions: 52 x 34.5 x 64.5cm

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04

LeCavist Cuvee Pomerol Bottle Built-in Single Zone Wine Fridge

$999 at Appliances Online

For those in the market for a more permanent-looking unit, opting for a built-in fridge like this one is the way to go. With ventilation fans located at the bottom of the fridge, this cooler can be built into kitchens with minimal space, no worries.

Key features:

  • Bottle capacity: 28
  • Digital temperature control with touch screen LCD display
  • Internal fan ensures ideal ventilation and air distribution
  • Beechwood shelves perfectly cradle each bottle
  • Dimensions: 25.5 x 65 x 56.3cm

Large wine fridges

05

Devanti Dual Zone Wine Cooler Fridge

$1145.95 (usually $1314.95) at Myer

If you dabble in the reds and whites, a dual temperature zone fridge only makes sense. With consistent temperature distribution a guarantee, all that’s left to do is stock…and sip.

Key features:

  • Bottle capacity: 80
  • Circulating cooling fan system
  • Silent operation and no frost cooling
  • UV-resistant glass door with built-in LED lights
  • Dimensions: 122 x 60 x 49.5cm

06

Devanti wine cooler compressor fridge

$1369.95 (usually $1459.95) at Amazon

Looking like something straight out of the future, the Devanti wine cooler compressor fridge doubles down on protection. Featuring a built-in lock and a double-glazed UV-resistant door, protect the goods from sun damage and overly keen guests.

Key features:

  • Bottle capacity: 154
  • Silent operation and no frosting cooling
  • Built-in LED lights and double-glazed glass door
  • Dual zone system with two separate temperature zones
  • Dimensions: 174 x 76 x 66cm

07

Vintec Wine Storage Cabinet

$4299 at Designer Appliances

Equipped with True Multi-Temp Climate Mode, this wine cabinet is well equipped for serving a variety of grape varieties. Whether your bottles can be stored on their side, or need to be standing up, with Hospitality Mode, storing them horizontally or neck-to-neck is a possibility.

Key features:

  • Bottle capacity: 198
  • Wine-altering UV light and vibrations
  • Flexible wine cooling
  • Heating system, double-glazed glass, and thermal recycling pump
  • Dimensions: 186 x 59.5 x 60cm

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What is the difference between a wine cooler and a wine refrigerator?

When it comes to choosing between a wine cooler or a wine refrigerator, there are a couple of things to keep in mind. The main difference between the two is that wine coolers are designed to chill the bottle, bringing it to the optimal drinking temperature. On the other hand, wine refrigerators are for long term storage, keeping them protected from heat damage and other elements.

So, if you are in the market for a fridge suited to chilling multiple bottles in time to consume, then the wine cooler is for you. Otherwise, to preserve the integrity of the beverage over an extended period, a wine refrigerator is the best option.


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