A wine cooler allows you to store and serve wine at the perfect temperature.
But with so many brands on the market in 2023, it can make it difficult to choose the best wine fridge for your needs.
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In this post, we go over our favourite wine cooler brands, and why you should choose them.
Our Favourite Wine Fridge Brands
Avintage - Modern Styling with Sophisticated Technology
Avintage Wine Cabinets are designed with elegant, modern styles that combine the finest materials with leading technology.
Avintage Wine Cooler Statistics:
| Price | £829 - £2599 |
| Type | Built-in, Freestanding, or Integrated |
| Temperature Zones | Single, Dual, or Multi-zone |
| Bottle Capacity | 21 - 200+ bottles |
| Features | UV Protected Glass Door, Winter System, Display Shelves |
| Width | 200 - 700mm |
| Height | 500 - 2000mm |
| Depth | 500 - 750mm |
| Colours | Black or Stainless Steel |
| Energy Rating | G or F |
| Shelves | 4 - 9 |
Pros and cons:
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Wide range of wine coolers with different capacities and styles to choose from. | May be more expensive compared to other brands on the market. |
| High-quality materials used in construction to ensure durability and longevity. | May have limited options for customization. |
| Advanced temperature control technology for precise temperature regulation and to keep wine in optimal conditions. | |
| Energy efficient, designed to reduce power consumption and save on energy costs. |
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Our top pick:
Avintage AVU27TDZB1 - Dual Zone - 25 Bottles - Built In - 295mm Wide
Philip says: "The Avintage AVU27TDZB1 offers dual temperature zones for red and white wine, with a 25 bottle capacity, built-in capabilities, and all for under £900. A great buy for any homeowner".
Climadiff - Best For Long Term Storage
Climadiff wine cabinets, fridges and coolers are renowned for the excellent long term storage and ageing of wines. They're a company based in France, and the majority of their products are freestanding.
Climadiff Product Statistics:
| Price | £579 - £1829 |
| Type | Built-in or Freestanding |
| Temperature Zones | Single, Dual, or Multi-zone |
| Bottle Capacity | 18 - 200+ bottles |
| Features | UV Protected Glass Door, Winter System, Reversible Doors |
| Width | 200 - 700mm |
| Height | 500 - 2000mm |
| Depth | 400 - 750mm |
| Colours | Black or Stainless Steel |
| Energy Rating | G or F |
| Shelves | 3 - 9 |
Pros and Cons:
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Specialist in long term wine storage | Smaller range than some brands. |
| Constant temperature | Less advanced features. |
| Calm, vibration-free environment | Less total shelves available. |
| Good humidity levels | |
| Low exposure to light | |
| Clean and odour free | |
| Extensive range of wine cabinets | |
| Ageing and conservation wine cabinets | |
| Stores between 120 and 294 bottles | |
| Premium polyvalent wine cabinets with multiple cooling zones | |
| Available as freestanding or built-in units | |
| Electronic temperature regulation | |
| Stylish appearance |
Our Top Pick:
Climadiff CD90B1 - Dual Zone - 91 Bottle - Freestanding - 480mm Wide
Philip says:"This is a perfect freestanding wine cabinet when you're on a budget, providing up to 91 bottles of storage, a 2 year warranty, and two cooling zones. It's ideal for long term storage, and all for under £900."
Caso - Best for Smart Technology
CASO wine coolers are designed and manufactured in Germany, and every CASO product comes with quality built-in, all at a great price. Each Caso wine fridge is equipped with a great range of functions and some products even feature temperature control via an app, so you monitor the temperature of your wines whether you're at home or away.
Caso Product Statistics:
| Price | £699 - £1199 |
| Type | Freestanding or Integrated |
| Temperature Zones | Single Zone or Dual Zone |
| Bottle Capacity | 18 - 120 Bottles |
| Features | Smart Controls |
| Width | 500 - 700mm |
| Height | 500 - 1200mm |
| Depth | 500 - 750mm |
| Colours | Black or Stainless Steel |
| Energy Rating | G or F |
| Shelves | 3 - 7 |
Pros and Cons:
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Designed and manufactured in Germany | May be more expensive compared to other brands |
| Quality built-in | Need to choose between compressor or thermoelectric technology, both have their own pros and cons |
| Great price | Depends on individual needs and preferences, some features may not be suitable for everyone |
| Temperature control via app | |
| Functional and equipped with unique features | |
| Modern and timeless design |
Our Top Pick:
CASO WineSafe 18 EB - Integrated - Single Zone - 18 Bottles - 560mm
Philip says: "The CASO WineSafe 18 EB is a great value integrated wine cooler with a small capacity, offering a free 2 year warranty, and featured an elegant black exterior".
Dunavox - Best for High Quality & Great Warranty
Dunavox are a leading manufacturer of wine coolers, and hold a 50% market share in Europe for a reason. They are renowned for their quality, which is reflected in their exceptional warranty terms.
Dunavox Product Statistics:
| Price | £649 - £4499 |
| Type | Built-in, Freestanding, or Integrated |
| Temperature Zones | Single Zone or Dual Zone |
| Bottle Capacity | 18 - 200 Bottles |
| Features | UV Protected Glass Door, Winter System, Display Shelves, Variable Lighting, Self-Ventilating |
| Width | 200 - 700mm |
| Height | 500 - 2000mm |
| Depth | 400 - 750mm |
| Colours | Black or Stainless Steel |
| Energy Rating | G or F |
| Shelves | 2 - 15 |
Pros and Cons:
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Luxurious wine coolers | Some models more expensive due to high quality. |
| 50% market share in Europe | |
| Unique 50cm wide range | |
| 3 year warranty on parts and labour | |
| 5 year warranty on the compressor | |
| High manufacturing quality |
Our Top Pick:
Dunavox DAUF-19.58SS - Single Zone - 19 Bottles - Built In - 295mm
Philip says: "If you need a simple yet high quality single zone wine cooler that's built-in, then the Dunavox DAUF is for you. Offering sublime Dunavox quality and an exceptional warranty.".
Expo Wine Walls - Best for Wine Display
EXPO Wine Walls are a market leader in the wine wall and wine cooler industry, their products are built from the highest quality components and in most cases are completely bespoke. Their wine walls are now available in over 45 countries which currently covers every continent on the globe.
Expo Wine Walls Product Statistics:
| Price | £2300 - £6699 |
| Type | Built-in or Freestanding |
| Temperature Zones | Multi-zone |
| Bottle Capacity | 24 - 120 Bottles |
| Features | Wine Display Shelves, LED Lighting, Digital Temperature Controller, Rechargeable Carbon Filter, Automatic Defrost, Anti Vibration System |
| Width | 486 - 900mm |
| Height | 900 - 1857mm |
| Depth | 350 - 500mm |
| Colours | Various Choices |
| Energy Rating | |
| Shelves |
Pros and Cons:
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Perfect for wine display cabinets | Very high price |
| Vibration control keeps wine safe | Longer lead time |
| Multiple cooling zones for different types of wine | |
| Customisable for your space | |
| Choice of colours | |
| Wine wall display |
Our Top Pick:
Teca MOD10 - Built In or Freestanding Wine Wall - For Home Use
Philip says: "The Teca MOD10 from Expo Wine Walls provides you a beautiful and luxurious horizontal wine display that will be the talk of your next dinner party. This customisable wine cooler can be adapted to your space and kitchen or cellar design, a truly special way to store your wine.".
Which Brands Do Expert Wine Storage Stock?
Here are Expert Wine Storage, we only stock and install superior-quality wine coolers that exceed expectations in design, temperature control, capacity, functionality, and energy efficiency.
And we’re confident that we can help you find the perfect model for your kitchen at a competitive price - we stock both built-in and freestanding models.
We only work with wine cooler manufacturers who share our commitment to quality. But as we cannot write a full and fair review for each brand in this article, we ask you to take a moment to view our exclusive online collection and contact us with any questions.
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We will provide you with detailed information on the wine fridges you like most, including independent reviews from customers who use them on a daily basis, and provide you with a complete breakdown of costs to help you decide which wine cooler is the perfect one for your new kitchen, man cave, or entertainment area.
Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed learning all about the best wine cooler brands.
If you have any questions, leave them in the comments, or email us at info@expertwinestorage.co.uk
If you want to learn more about other types, consider our related blog posts:
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