# Best wine fridges for UK homes Source: https://corkandchill.co.uk/best/best-wine-fridge-uk Publisher: Cork and Chill. Picks are based on what the Amazon listings state, not on hands-on testing. Method: https://corkandchill.co.uk/how-we-pick A wine fridge has one job: hold bottles at a steady, cool temperature away from light and vibration. The hard part is choosing the type. Freestanding cabinets need space around them to breathe, under-counter models are built to sit in a kitchen run, and dual-zone units let whites and reds sit at different settings. Capacity is usually quoted in standard 75 cl Bordeaux bottles, so wider bottles cut the real count. This guide compares a cross-section of models by installation type, stated capacity, temperature range, cooling method and annual energy use, using only what each listing states. Where a listing leaves out something a buyer needs, such as the plug type or noise, we say so. ## Products ### 1. Severin KS 9894 - wine coolers (Undercounter, Black, 7 - 18 °C, SN, No, A, Black) Stated noise: 39 dB; Capacity: 33 bottles; Temperature range: 5 to 15 °C; Cooling: Compressor A compressor cooler with a stated 39 dB and space for 33 bottles in an 84 x 48 x 47 cm body. It suits an open-plan kitchen where both capacity and quiet running matter. In its favour: - The 39 dB figure is stated clearly in the listing. - Holds 33 bottles, the most of the quiet models here. - Compressor cooling copes with a warm open-plan kitchen better than thermoelectric. Good to know: - Two different temperature ranges are given in the listing; confirm with the maker. - Energy class G, and a Europlug is listed as the plug type. ### 2. 12-Bottle Slimline Dual Zone Wine Cooler with Upright Bottle Storage-White & Red Chilled Wine Countertop Cooler Freestanding Compact Capacity: 12 bottles; Zones: 2; Temperature range: 5 to 18 °C; Cooling: Compressor; Shelves: Wavy chrome plus upright rack A slimline dual-zone cooler for 12 bottles with compressor cooling, removable racks that work in either zone and an upright rack for opened bottles. A tidy choice for a small kitchen. In its favour: - Compressor cooling reaches 5 °C, so the colder zone can hold sparkling wine. - Racks are removable and can be moved between the top and bottom zones. - Touch controls include a lock button so settings are not changed by accident. Good to know: - The listing does not state how the 12 bottles split between the two zones. - No dimensions, noise level or kWh figure are given. ### 3. Schmécké - Wine Cooler with 24 Lockable Bottles, Large Freestanding Cellar | 41f-64f with Digital Temperature Control for Red, White, Champagne or Sparkling Wine, Black Capacity: 24 bottles; Temperature range: 5 to 18 °C; Cooling: Compressor; Dimensions (W x D x H): 43 x 45 x 74 cm; Lock: Yes A freestanding single-zone cooler for 24 bottles at 43 x 45 x 74 cm, with compressor cooling, removable racks and a lock. It suits a dining room or kitchen floor space. In its favour: - The compressor reaches 5 °C, so it can chill sparkling as well as keep reds. - At 74 cm high it sits at roughly table height, handy as a serving point. - A stated 122.64 kWh a year gives a clear figure for running costs. Good to know: - The specs list 120 V and a North American plug; confirm a UK 230 V model before buying. - It is single zone, so reds and whites share one setting. ### 4. Liebherr WKb 1812 Vinothek - wine coolers (freestanding, Black, 5 - 20 °C, SN, ST, A, Buttons) Capacity: 134 L; Temperature range: 5 to 20 °C; Cooling: Not stated; Dimensions (W x D x H): Not stated; Lock: Yes A black freestanding Liebherr Vinothek cabinet with 134 litres of space, 230 V supply and a key lock. It suits a collector who wants one steady storage temperature. In its favour: - The 134 litre capacity is the largest of the freestanding cabinets compared here. - A 5 to 20 °C range and SN to ST climate classes are listed in the title. - The listing states 230 V and a key lock. Good to know: - No bottle count, dimensions or energy figure in the listing, so check Liebherr's data sheet. - At 45 kg it needs two people to move and a firm, level floor. ### 5. Liebherr UWKes1752-22 Under Cabinet Wine Climate Cabinet UWKes 1752-22 Installation: Under-counter; Width: Not stated; Capacity: Not stated; Temperature range: Not stated; Annual energy: 139 kWh Liebherr's under-worktop wine cabinet, listed for under-counter installation with a door ajar alarm and 139 kWh a year. It suits a fitted kitchen where a known maker matters more than the lowest outlay. In its favour: - Listed specifically as an under-counter installation rather than a freestanding unit squeezed into a gap. - The door ajar alarm helps stop a door left open from warming the bottles. - A stated 139 kWh a year makes it easy to work out running costs from your unit rate. Good to know: - This listing omits width, capacity and temperature range; check Liebherr's data sheet for the niche size. - The plug type is listed as a Europlug, so confirm the UK plug before ordering. ### 6. PioneerWorks 28 Bottle Wine Cooler Wine Cooler Freestanding Wine Cellar for Red Wine White Champagne Sparkling Wine with Digital Temperature Control Soft LED Light Glass Door Stated noise: Below 40 dB; Capacity: 24 Bordeaux bottles; Temperature range: Not stated; Cooling: Compressor A compressor cooler holding 24 Bordeaux bottles with a stated noise level below 40 dB, adjustable legs and a reversible door. It suits a kitchen or dining room with mixed bottles. In its favour: - Below 40 dB is stated for the compressor and air-cooled system. - Adjustable legs help keep it level, which cuts vibration noise. - Five removable chrome shelves adjust for different bottle shapes. Good to know: - The temperature range is given as 10 to 60 °F, which looks like an error. - The specs list 110 V, so confirm the UK voltage and plug. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.