Wine Storage Ideas for Small Spaces
Despite our passion for wine, most of us Parisians can’t allow a wine cellar at home. However, this does not mean that we don’t care for and store our favorite bottles of wine similarly.
If you are a wine lover and have a nice collection of wines, it is worth experiencing them at their best, and this includes serving them at the correct temperature to enhance their taste. By just sacrificing a small amount of counter or floor space, It is possible to store your wine under ideal lighting and temperature conditions.
Serving wine not just cold but at the correct temperature will allow you to fully experience its body, aroma, and flavor, and that’s why a small wine cooler is a great investment for your best bottles of wine.
The wine cooler fridge is not only a practical way to store the expensive wine bottles from the best wine regions in France but also a fashion statement. Small wine coolers are the perfect stylish accessory for any connoisseur of fine wine to add to the kitchen or home office. Wine coolers are one of the best wine storage ideas for small spaces and one of the best gifts for wine lovers.
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What is a Wine Cooler?
A wine cooler is a refrigeration appliance especially used to keep wine bottles or champagne bottles at their ideal temperature before serving them. If used properly, you are sure to get the most out of your wine with a wine cooler, plus it is a nice way to store your bottles.
There is a wide range of wine coolers with different dimensions, capacities, and prices. In addition, some wine coolers (usually with bigger storage capacity) have dual or triple temperature zones, which means that you can store different kinds of wine or champagne all at their unique serving temperatures. Learn more about wine coolers and the best wine cooler brands on this wine cooler review.
Best Wine Coolers on Amazon
Looking for unique wine gifts or stylish wine storage for your home? Check out these small wine refrigerators from the best wine cooler brands.
MODEL | IMAGE | CAPACITY | SIZE | Tº RANGE | COLOR | PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 6 bottles | 20.2 x 10 x 14.9 inches | 54° – 66°F | Black | ||
Ivation Wine Cooler |  | 8 bottles | 21.3 x 18.9 x 11.5 inches | 46° – 64°F (8° – 18°C) | Stainless Steel | View |
Ivation 8 Bottle Countertop |  | 8 bottles | 16.14 x 19.5 x 10.63 inches | 46° – 64°F | Black | View |
NewAir Thermoelectric Wine Cooler |  | 12 bottles | 14 x 19.5 x 19 inches | 54° – 55°F | Stainless Steel | View |
 | 16 bottles | 19 x 17 x 20 inches | 54-66°F | Stainless Steel | ||
 | 18 bottles | 13.5 x 20 x 25.4 inches | 54-64°F | Black /Stainless Steel | ||
 | 18 bottles | 22.5 x 27.2 x 14.7 inches | 46-64°F (8 – 18°C) and 54-64°F (12-18°C) | Black /Chrome |
Things to Consider Before Buying a Small Wine Cooler
There are many wine cooler brands with a large spectrum of models, depending on their size, capacity, and additional features. This means that there is something for everyone and every need.
Because it is difficult to cover all the wine cooler brands and models, this wine cooler review is focused on small countertop wine coolers, which are perfect for limited spaces like in the Parisian apartments. Small wine coolers are also perfect wine-related gifts for wine lovers.
The main things to consider when looking for the best small wine cooler are the following:
» Capacity: usually small wine coolers fit from 3 to 18 bottles. If you are looking for bigger capacities, you may consider buying free-standing wine coolers.
» Dimensions: if your space is limited or if you already have a specific place for your wine cooler in mind, you may want to check the dimensions. Wine coolers are usually 60 cm wide, and the height usually depends on the capacity chosen.
» Temperature and Humidity Controls: you want to store your bottles at the right temperature for your reds or whites. Regular refrigerators are not an option, as they are too cold for most wines, and “room temperature” is too warm. Also, wine bottles need constant humidity, keeping the cork from drying out, thus preventing more air from coming into contact with the wine.
» Single-Dual-Triple Temperature: if your nice collection includes reds and whites or wine and champagne, you may want to invest in a dual temperature or triple temperature wine cooler. Dual and triple temperature wine coolers are more expensive but at the same time give you more flexibility of storage. Because small countertop wine coolers have small capacities, models are usually single or dual temperature.
» Noise and Anti-vibration systems: vibrations are one of the major enemies of wine as over time they can hurt the wine’s properties. Also, you don’t want to have annoying noises in your kitchen or wherever you decide to place your wine cabinet. The models proposed here below are built with an energy-efficient thermoelectric cooling system with no compressor to minimize the vibration effect and noise. This feature preserves wine flavor and aroma and allows your wine to age and settle properly, with no disturbance to its naturally occurring sediments.
» Design: metal racking? Wood shelves? Or perhaps you are looking for a specific design or color? Sliding shelves make it easier to see and remove bottles from your collection whilst adjustable shelves allow you to store champagne or slightly wider wine bottles (e.g., Burgundy wine bottles).
» UV-resistant glass doors: light is another enemy of wine bottles. UV-resistant glass doors are an important feature to consider if you want to place your small wine cooler in a zone that receives sunlight.
» Other interesting features: digital displays, door lock systems, reversible doors, temperature alarms, and more are other features you may find interesting to have.
» Price: of course, this depends on the features displayed above. The more features you want for your wine cooler cabinet, the more expensive it will be.
Best Small Wine Coolers
1. 3-Bottle Wine Coolers and 4-Bottle Wine Coolers
3 bottle wine coolers and 4 bottle wine coolers are the smallest wine fridges in the market. This kind of small wine cooler is rare in the market, and we have not found any model with great reviews.
When buying a 3-bottle wine cooler or a 4-bottle wine cooler, you should be guided by how expensive your wine collection is. For example, there’s little point in paying more than $150 for a wine cooler if the 3-4 bottles of wines inside collectively cost less than that.
2. Thermal Electric 6 Bottle Wine Cooler
Looking for the best countertop wine cooler? This thermal electric 6 bottle wine cooler by Westinghouse /Commercial Cool is perfect for wine lovers without much space, just like in Paris! You can have your reds or wites stored under ideal lighting and temperature conditions by just sacrificing a small amount of counter.
We like its soft interior lighting, the wire racks with an attractive silver chrome finish, and the recessed door handle, perfect for small spaces. The digital temperature display and touch panel thermostat controls are easy to use.
Main Features:
- 6 bottle capacity
- Size 20.2 x 10 x 14.9 inches
- Single Temperature, 54 – 66 degrees Fahrenheit
- Digital temperature display and touch panel thermostat controls
- 2 chrome wire storage shelves, interior light
- Recessed door handle
- Color black
- Also available for 8 bottles and 10 bottles
3. Ivation Premium Stainless Steel 8-Bottle Wine Cooler
Ivation proposes great wine coolers and this is one of the brand’s best sellers. Store your favorite wines with the best conditions of temperature and humidity to get the most out of it.
Ivation Premium Stainless Steel cools just enough bottles for a small party and it fits nicely on the counter or under the counter. It has a nice interior with pull-out oak wood shelves and a soft interior lighting with on/off control. Ivation Premium Stainless Steel is also available for 12 bottles, and 18 bottles.
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Main Features:
- 8 bottle capacity
- Size 9.9″ x 19.7″ x 17.7″
- Single Temperature, 46 – 64 degrees Fahrenheit
- Exterior digital control panel and LCD temp display (°F/°C).
- 3 premium oak wood shelves, soft interior lighting with on/off control
- Thermoelectric cooling system, with zero vibrations and no noise
- Color stainless steel
- Available for 12 bottles and 18 bottles
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Ivation 8 Bottle Countertop Thermoelectric Wine Cooler
This compact wine cooler protects your red or white wine preserving its quality and rich flavors to enjoy its real taste to the fullest.
The cabinet is insulated with solid polyurethane heavy foam (CFC-free) and it is closed with a dual-pane, smoked glass door. This maintains the ideal climate with stable temperature and humidity to chill, protect, and preserve your wines while providing you with the visibility to check your stock. The interior visibility is enhanced by soft, cool LED lighting with on/off control.
Store your wines short or long term with this beautiful small wine cooler of sleek design.
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Main Features:
- 8 bottle capacity
- Size 16.14 x 19.5 x 10.63 inches
- Single Temperature, 46- 64 degrees Fahrenheit
- Digital touch controls and LCD display
- 1 slide-out chrome-plated shelf, soft interior lighting
- Thermoelectric cooling system, with zero vibrations and no noise
- Color black
- Also available in stainless steel with wood shelf
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NewAir Thermoelectric 12 Bottle Wine Cooler
The NewAir 12 Bottle Wine Cooler is a stylish and practical way to store a small collection of good wine at the perfect temperature. Measuring only 14.00″ x 19.50″ x 19.00″ it fits anywhere and it’s small enough to be used as countertop wine cooler if desired.
We like its 3 chrome-plated wire shelves which pull out to make for easy bottle loading and convenient accessibility and the blue LED lighting to better illuminate the bottles.
Main Features:
- 12 bottle capacity
- Size 14 x 19.5 x 19 inches
- Single Temperature, 50 – 65 degrees Fahrenheit
- Simple pushbutton controls and digital temperature display
- 3 chrome-plated shelves, soft interior lighting
- Thermoelectric cooling system, with zero vibrations and no noise
- Color stainless steel
- Also available for 18 bottles and 28 bottles
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Whynter WC-16S SNO 16 Bottle Wine Cooler
Whynter’s sleek compact platinum-finish cabinet, with an ergonomic towel bar handle glass door, offers wine collectors a silent, long-lasting, and environmentally safe refrigeration for their wine collection.
The scalloped chrome racks are designed for the standard 750ml wine bottle but they can be removed in order to fit larger bottles. The blue light LCD temperature display inside enhances your best labels.
Main Features:
- 16 bottle capacity
- Size 19 x 17 x 20 inches
- Single Temperature, 52 – 64 degrees Fahrenheit
- Enhanced Blue Light LCD temperature display feature
- 3 scalloped chrome racks which can be removed to accommodate bigger bottles
- Pro-style towel bar handle, with a cylinder lock and two keys included
- Thermoelectric cooling system, with zero vibrations and no noise
- Color platinum
- Also available for 28 bottles
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NutriChef PKDSWC18 Dual Zone 18 Bottle Wine Cooler
This wine cooler review wouldn’t be complete without dual-zone models. This 18-bottle dual-zone thermoelectric cooler allows you to store your reds and whites in the same space but for the right temperature for everyone. The upper zone has a temperature of 46 – 64 degrees Fahrenheit while the lower zone cools at 54 – 64 degrees Fahrenheit.
This is one of the most complete models in the market, with a built-in circulation fan, ventilation grill, and a unique shelf system where you can place opened bottles.
Main Features:
- 18 bottle capacity
- Size 20 x 13.6 x 25.4 inches
- Dual Temperature: upper zone 46 – 64 degrees Fahrenheit; lower zone 54 – 64 degrees Fahrenheit
- Digital button controls and LCD digital display.
- Interior lit by LED light illumination to showcase your wine collection
- Unique shelf system where you can place opened bottles.
- Thermoelectric cooling system, with zero vibrations and no noise
- Built-in circulation fan and ventilation grill
- Color stainless steel
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Ivation 18 Bottle Wine Cooler
Ivation proposes one of the most elegant models which usually is used as a free-standing wine cooler. Its design and soft interior lighting look perfect in your kitchen or in the saloon as another piece of furniture.
This Ivation 18 bottle wine cooler is available in black with stainless steel racks, or in stainless steel with wooden racks. If you have kids at home, consider buying the black model with a door lock.
Main Features:
- 18 bottle capacity
- Size 13.5 x 20 x 25.4 inches
- Single Temperature 54-64°F
- Touch controls and LCD display
- Interior lit by LED light illumination with on/ off control to showcase your wine collection
- Thermoelectric cooling system, with zero vibrations and no noise
- Color black, stainless steel
- Optional door lock
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From the Wine Store to the Table: Best Wine Storage Tips
» Do not put your wine cooler in the garage. The big temperature ranges of a garage will make the cooler run too often, shortening its life.
» Recommended serving temperatures for white wines
- 7ºC: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris
- 8ºC-9ºC: Chardonnay, Riesling
- 9ºC-10ºC: Sauternes, Semillon 11ºC: viognier
» Recommended serving temperatures for red wines
- 12ºC-14ºC: Beaujolais, Merlot
- 14ºC-16ºC: Burgundies, Pinot Noir, Chianti, Rioja, Zinfandel, Malbec
- 17ºC-19ºC: Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz
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