Myth: All Wines Can Benefit From Aging

A common belief, often held by even wine lovers, is that all wine can benefit from aging after purchase. Not only is this not true, but it can lead to terrible disappointment. The fact is, the vast majority of wines will not benefit at all from aging, but will actually decline in quality with further [...]

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Oster 4208 Inspire Electric Wine Chiller and Wine Opener

Our Rating:
Based on: 31 reviews/ratings
Approximate price: $35 (around $25 online)

Features:

Electric bottle opener removes corks at the touch of a button

Also includes thermal stainless-steel wine chiller that keeps wine cold for hours
Opens up to 30 bottles on a single charge; works with all traditional wine bottles
Foil [...]

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EdgeStar 16-Bottle Wine Cooler (TWR160S)

Our Rating:
Based on: 39 reviews/ratings
Approximate price: $215 (around $140 online)
Capacity: 16 bottles
Features:

Quiet and Vibration Free Cooling (thermoelectric)
Energy efficiency
Even Temperature Distribution
Fan forced circulation ensures even temperature distribution, eliminating hot spot
Slide out chrome shelves
Thermopane reversible glass door
Adjustable thermostat for storing different wine varietals

Pros:

Nice, compact unit for countertop [...]

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Vinotemp VT-12TEDS 12-Bottle Wine Cooler/Chiller

Our Rating:
Based on: 21 reviews/ratings
Approximate price: $249 (around $180 online)
Capacity: 12 bottles
Cons:
In a departure from our usual format for our wine cooler reviews, we’re going to cut to the chase and tell you that the Vintotemp VT-12EDS 12 bottle wine cooler is strongly not recommended. Of the 21 reviews we read, [...]

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12 Bottle Wine Cellar Reviews

Some manufacturers refer to wine coolers as “portable wine cellars”, probably largely as a marketing approach, or possibly to avoid confusion with the soda pop-like “wine coolers” like Bartyles and Jaymes. Nevertheless, we refer to the refrigerators specially designed for storing wines as “wine coolers”. Please see our 12-bottle wine cooler reviews.

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Sunpentown 8-Bottle Wine Cooler (WC-08)

Our Rating:
Based on: 60 reviews/ratings
Approximate price: $160 (around $125 online)
Capacity: 8 bottles
Features:

Stainless steel material wipes clean easily
Features internal light
Digital control with LED temperature display
Temperature display in Fahrenheit or Celsius
Low power consumption; 10.83Hx20.67Wx16.14D”

Pros:

Attractive design
Quiet operation

Cons:
(Note, in particular, Amazon reviews show 1 star, although the actual review contents are focused on its failing [...]

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Sunpentown 12-Bottle Thermoelectric Wine Cooler Review (WC-12)

Our Rating:
Based on: 15 reviews/ratings
Approximate price: $180 ($155 online)
Capacity: 12 bottles
Features:

12 standard bottles / 33L capacity
Digital controls with LED temperature display
Environment friendly (refrigerant free)
Quiet operation (30dBA)
No vibration (bottle sediment is not disturbed)
Temperature display in °F or °C
3 slide-out shelves
Tinted double pane insulated glass door
Platinum trim and cabinet
Soft interior light
Front leveling leg
Adjustable [...]

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Avanti 54 Bottle Wine Cooler (WCR5103SS)

Our Rating:
Based on: 4 reviews/ratings
Approximate price: $750
Capacity: 54 bottles

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Haier 30-Bottle Wine Cellar (BC112G)

Our Rating:
Based on: 15 reviews/ratings
Approximate price: $235
Capacity: 30 bottles
If you’re looking for a 30-bottle wine cooler, this Haier unit comes well recommended. We found 15 reviews online, and the average was 4 stars, out of 5. Taking into account that online reviewers tend to either love or hate the unit they’re [...]

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Franklin Chef 36 Bottle Wine Cellar (FWC36) – aka Everstar HDC36SS

Note: The Franklin Chef 36 Commercial Wine Cellar is apparently the same wine cooler as the Everstar HDC36SS sold by Home Depot. The owner manuals are identical for the two models, as are the appearance and features.

Our Rating:
Based on: 68 reviews/ratings
Approximate price: $699
Capacity: 36 bottles
Features:

Dual zone, [...]

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