Wine chillers

What's behind our wine chiller Ratings?

Experts at our National Testing and Research Center tested 12 models in wine chillers to see which ones perform best.

We look for:

Overall score
Overall score is based primarily on how well the model was able to maintain a uniform temperature, how noisy the unit was and well it compensated for changes in room temperature. The displayed score is out of a total of 100 points.
Uniformity (long-term storage)
Uniformity of temperature is a wine-storing essential.
Energy efficiency
Energy efficiency reflects energy use based on average energy costs.
Noise
A noisy wine chiller can be a concern if it will be placed near living areas.
Compensation
Reflects a model's ability to compensate for changes in room temperature.

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Recommended wine chillers

Recommended wine chillers are standout choices with high scores. They include CR Best Buys, which offer exceptional value. When narrowing your choices, weigh features, price, and attributes that matter to you.

Recommended wine chillers

Wine chiller buying guide

To find the wine chiller that is right for you, read our expert advice on which features to consider and how to find the best value.

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In addition to finding Ratings for the latest models, you can now shop online using an ad-free interface where you can buy wine chillers in a safe-shopping environment.

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Sales of wine chillers, also known as wine cellars, wine refrigerators, or wine coolers, have been growing as Americans drink more vino. If you're looking for information about wine chillers, Consumer Reports is your best resource. Consumer Reports' wine chiller reviews will give you honest buying advice that you can trust. Use our wine chiller buying guide to discover which features are most important to consider. We also provide unbiased Ratings and wine chiller reviews to help you choose the best wine chiller for your needs.

Ratings & recommended wine chillers

Wine chillers (12)

Recommended models are standout choices with high scores. They include CR Best Buys, which offer exceptional value. When narrowing your choices among models, weigh performance, features, price, and attributes that matter to you, such as color, size, or style.

Wine chiller buying guide

Sales of wine chillers, also known as wine cellars, wine refrigerators, or wine coolers, have been growing as Americans drink more vino. We tested several under-counter and seven freestanding models with capacities ranging from 28 to 60 standard bottles.

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