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Last updated: 12 July 2024
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Pining for a proper cellar to store your best bottles, but a French Chateâu is a little out of reach? Then you may need a wine fridge. Our guide to buying the best wine fridge can point out what to look for, and how we test wine fridges explains how we get our results.

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In our testing labs, we give every fridge a thorough workout to help find the models that:

  • are best at keeping optimum temperature
  • have the best range of temperatures
  • have a good range of shelves and compartments
  • are the most energy-efficient.
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Width (cm)

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The maximum width of the wine fridge. For best performance allow 5cm clearance either side for air to circulate.

Height (cm)

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The maximum height of the wine fridge. For best performance allow 10cm clearance on top for air to circulate.

Depth (cm)

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The maximum depth of the wine fridge. For best performance allow 5cm clearance at the rear for air to circulate.

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  • Overall score
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  • Cost per bottle per year
  • Ten year running cost
  • Ambient score
  • Fluctuation score
  • Uniformity score
  • Measured energy consumption (kWh/yr)
  • Noise level (dBA)
  • Humidity kept within 5%
  • Good points
  • Bad points
  • Price
  • Brand
  • Model
  • Availability
  • Bottle capacity claim
  • Fits champagne bottle
  • Number of shelves
  • Shelving
  • Stacking type
  • Cooling technology
  • Multiple temperature settings
  • Rollers
  • Door type
  • Door hinge position
  • Door alarm
  • Lock
  • Light
  • Humidity control
  • Child lock on controls
  • Charcoal filter
  • Control type
  • Dimensions (cm, Height)
  • Dimensions (cm, Depth)
  • Dimensions (cm, Width)
  • Built-in
  • Warranty
  • Origin
  • Contact

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Fisher & Paykel RF356RDWX1

Fisher & Paykel RF356RDWX1
$4199
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144 Bottle capacity.
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We check the fridge's capacity to maintain an internal temperature of 12°C when the external conditions range from 10°C to 40°C.

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Fisher & Paykel RS60RDWX1

Fisher & Paykel RS60RDWX1
$2799
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38 Bottle capacity.
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Hisense HR6WC30

Hisense HR6WC30
$400
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30 Bottle capacity.
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Liebherr Barrique WKB1712

Liebherr Barrique WKB1712
$1999
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63 Bottle capacity.
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Liebherr Barrique WKGB4113

Liebherr Barrique WKGB4113
$4199
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168 Bottle capacity.
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Vintec V190SG2E-BK

Vintec V190SG2E-BK
$4000
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198 Bottle capacity.
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We measure temperature fluctuations to see if the wine fridge can maintain a steady temperature over the short term as the cooling system cycles.

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Vintec VWS050SBA

Vintec VWS050SBA
$1982
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50 Bottle capacity.
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