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

January 2020 Update: Apparently, the Everstar HDC36SS/Franklin Chef 36 Bottle Wine Cellar is no longer available. Judging by the reviews, that’s not a bad thing. If you’re looking for a solid 36 Bottle Wine Cooler, check out the Antarctic Star 36 Bottle Wine Cooler.  It’s an Amazon Top Seller, with great reviews and at a very […]

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Magic Chef 8 Bottle Wine Cooler – Countertop

Magic Chef 8 Bottle Wine Cooler (MCWC8DCT2) January 2020 Update: The Magic Chef 8 Bottle Countertop Wine cooler is no longer available.  However, Magic Chef still produces the Magic Chef MCWC12B Black 12-Bottle Single-Zone Wine Cooler. It gets 4.4 out of 5 stars on Amazon, which is almost unheard of for a wine cooler. (Very, very […]

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Brookstone Iceless Wine Chiller (Single Bottle Electric Wine Chiller/Warmer)

January 2020 UPDATE It’s been a long time since we wrote this initial review, and sad to say, the ratings on this wine chiller have dropped significantly. Although it still scores a 3.5 on Amazon, looking a little further, you’ll see that a full 32% of reviewers gave it a 1 or 2-star rating. That’s […]

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You May Already Own The Perfect Wine Cooler – (Really?)

You may already own the perfect wine cooler/fridge for you.  A couple of years back, Buzzfeed told the story of a young English woman who “converted” the built-in water dispenser in her new refrigerator into a wine chiller.  She said, “We ordered the fridge and Joe said it came with a wine cooler section and I […]

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Koolatron 12-Bottle Wine Cooler Review (WC12G)

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Features: Holds up to 12 bottles Double tempered glass door Adjustable temperature control Features soft-interior lighting with on/off switch Pros: Quiet, energy-efficient operation No compressor, no vibration Cons: shelves are not adjustable potential quality issues Sampling of owner comments about the Koolatron WC12G: do not provide the constant temp and proper humidity needed to mature […]

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EdgeStar 12-Bottle Slim-Fit Wine Cooler Review (TWR121SS)

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Features: reversible stainless steel trimmed thermopane glass door Energy Efficient soft white LED lighting Adjustable thermostat for storing different wine varietals Quiet and vibration-free thermoelectric cooling Mechanical temperature controls Approximate temperature range: High 40sºF – mid 60sºF Auto defrost White interior LED lighting displays your wine collection Internal fan to evenly circulate air within the […]

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Ewave Single Bottle Wine Chiller – EWSWC2SI

Our Rating: Based on: 5 reviews/ratings Approximate price: $40 Capacity: single bottle Features: Thermoelectric fast cooling On / off switch AC/DC adaptor Pros: attractive, so it can be kept on the countertop thermoelectric, so silent Cons: As with all thermoelectrics, they take a while to chill a bottle of wine unknown brand, with reliability issues […]

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Very Nice Wines at Very Nice Prices

Consumer Reports may not be the first place seasoned wine enthusiasts look for wine recommendations, but for the casual wine drinker, looking for some solid values in good wines, it’s a fine place to start. They don’t rely on scientists and technicians for their wine reviews, of course, but rather enlist seasoned wine tasters to […]

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Electric Wine Bottle Chillers – A Perfect Gift?

If you’re looking for a great gift for the wine lover on your list, you may want to consider an electric wine bottle chiller. This isn’t an expensive “home wine cellar”, costing hundreds of dollars, but rather a single bottle wine chiller, to cool a bottle of white wine, champagne, or red wine to its […]

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The Cranberry Sauce Method of Choosing Thanksgiving Wine

I just came across this interesting article from winelovers.com on choosing a wine that’s a nice match for the traditional, or not-so-traditional Thanksgiving dinner. It features an easy to remember rule – in short, choose a wine to go along with the turkey that’s similar in its qualities to cranberry sauce – fruity, tart, and […]

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