If you have quite the penchant for throwing boozy soirées or consider yourself something of a budding sommelier, you’re going to want to invest in a wine fridge or wine cellar.
Unlike bar fridges and standard refrigerators that are usually chilled around the 3°C mark, the fridge of the vino variety usually sits at 12°C as the optimal cellaring temperature – and also has controlled humidity and minimised vibration.
Chilling your preferred vintages for serving is a different story, however. Opt for 6-8°C for sparkling, 8-13°C for whites and 15-18°C for reds. After all, no one likes a warm glass of champers.
Whether you’re an avid collector or natural entertainer, we’ve rounded up some of the best wine fridges, cabinets and cellars around that’ll see your wines ageing just like the old adage.
5 best wine fridges to shop in 2024
Vintec 170 bottle wine storage cabinet
$3,399 at The Good Guys
Best for: multi-zone storage
Featuring customisable temperature zones to suit different blends of wine, anti-UV glass ideal for alfresco settings and an external compressor to protect from vibrations and sunlight, this Vintec fridge perfectly preserves 170 bottles.
Key features:
- Adjustable thermostat between 6 and 22°C across single or multi zones
- Shelves slide out for access
- Quiet operation
- Energy-efficient and freestanding design
- Two-year warranty
Devanti 12 bottle thermoelectric wine cooler
$204.95 (usually $269.95) at Myer
Best for: the dabbling collector
Humble yet reliable, this thermoelectric wine cooler features adjustable temperature control, UV-resistant glass, a child safety lock and more. A top notch choice for the energy and environmentally conscious.
Key features:
- Built-in interior LEDs
- Double-glazed, UV-resistant glass door
- High precision thermoelectric cooling technology
- Auto-defrost
- Pull-out chrome racks
- Silent operation
- Safety child lock
- Energy-efficient design
Vintec 35 bottle wine cabinet
$799 at The Good Guys
Best for: quiet operation
Cellar any wine or serve red, whites and blends at their specific temperatures with this single-zone wine fridge that offers stable temperature, high humidity, UV and vibration protection and quality airflow. Five pillars of wine storage: achieved.
Key features:
- Reversible right hand door
- Quiet operation
- Two-year manufacturer’s warranty
Also available at:
- $799 at Bing Lee
- $799 at Betta
- $866 at Appliances Online
Hisense 30 bottle wine cellar
$397 at The Good Guys
Best for: same types of wines
If you’re a creature of habit and mostly stick to the same type of vino, this single temperature 30-bottle wine cellar is a solid pick for you. With natural wooden shelves and interior LED lighting, it’s also a chic addition to any entertaining space.
Key features:
- Touch electronic control
- Six wooden shelves
- Reversible right hinge door
- Three-year manufacturer’s warranty
Liebherr 195 bottle wine storage cabinet
$4510 at Appliances Online
Best for: avid collectors
Allow your vino to age with grace in this cabinet that maintains ideal conditions for wine storage and can home an impressive 195 bottles. With a five-year manufacturer warranty, you can really amp up the cellar-curating with peace of mind.
Key features:
- Adjustable wooden shelves
- UV-protected dark storage area
- Single zone temperature control
- Door alarms
