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5 small but mighty wine fridges for the budding collector

Let your wines age like the old adage.
Devanti via Dick Smith.

Whether you’re just starting to forge your own wine collecting path or you’re known in your circle as a natural born entertainer, having a wine fridge at home makes all the difference.

While you may not need a 50, 100 or 200-bottle wine fridge in your possession, a small wine fridge that chills your favourite vintages is perfect for budding collections.

With controlled humidity and minimised vibration, the fridge of the vino variety usually sits at 12°C but opt for 6-8°C for sparkling, 8-13°C for whites and 15-18°C for reds.

We’ve curated an edit of some of the best small and mini wine fridges on the market that will see your wines ageing just like fine wines…

5 mini and small wine fridges for at home entertaining

Devanti 28 bottle wine cooler thermoelectric fridge, $323.95 (usually $404.95) at Myer

Cellaring your prized vinos at the optimal temperature is no fuss with this energy-efficient Devanti cooler that uses the latest precision thermoelectric cooling technology and features a compact yet striking design.

Notable features:

Circulated cool air

Built-in interior LEDs

Double-glazed UV-resistant glass door

Quiet operation

Child lock

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LG 8 bottle mini wine fridge, $599 at LG

Awarded equal best brand of fridges by Choice in 2022 and 2023, LG know a thing or two about cellaring. This mini fridge is complete with a sleek black finish and hosts eight bottles – perfect for your next dinner party.

Notable features:

Adjustable temperature

Soft internal LED lighting

Low vibration cooling

Dual glass door

Two-year warranty

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Vintec single zone 35 bottle wine cabinet, $799 at The Good Guys

Preserve your aptly curated wine collection in style with this storage cabinet from Vintec that complements any décor theme.

Notable features:

Single temperature zone unit from 6-18°C

Triple glazed UV-treated glass door

Reversible right hand door hinge

Internal light

Quiet operation

Two-year warranty

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$799 at Bing Lee

$799 at Betta

$836 at Appliances Online

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Devanti 12 bottle thermoelectric wine cooler, $174.95 at Dick Smith

Ideal for the energy and environmentally conscious vino lover, this thermoelectric wine cooler features adjustable temperature control, UV-resistant glass, a child safety lock and more.

Notable features:

Adjustable temperature

Interior LEDs

Double glazed glass door

Auto-defrost

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Hisense 30 bottle wine cellar, $395 at The Good Guys

This 30-bottle single temperature wine cellar suits creatures of habit who usually stick to the same type of wine. Featuring natural wooden shelves and interior LED lighting, it’s also a stylish addition the kitchen.

Notable features:

Adjustable temperature

Tempered UV-protective glass door

Reversible door hinge

Low noise and vibration

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