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If you’re a wine enthusiast, you know that storing wine is more than just putting a bottle in a cupboard or on a shelf. To ensure your favourite wines maintain their quality and taste (prior to being poured and enjoyed), they need to be stored at a consistent temperature as well as away from direct light.
There are several ways to store wines. A budget-friendly way would be a simple wine rack that is installed or displayed in your kitchen away from direct sunlight. Though it is an affordable option, this method does not offer the same level of temperature and humidity control as wine fridges or cellars.
Wine fridges are designed to provide the perfect storage conditions for your wine collection, and the temperature of your wine fridge should reflect the wine varieties which you are storing within.
Below, we’ve rounded up the best wine fridges, cellars and storage cabinets that are worth raising a toast to.
2024’s TOP WINE FRIDGES
- Vintec 35 bottle wine cabinet, $699, Bing Lee (here’s why)
- Hisense 30 bottle wine cellar, $388, The Good Guys (here’s why)
- Liebherr 195 bottle wine storage cabinet, $4399, Appliances Online (here’s why)
The best wine fridges, cabinets and cellars to shop in Australia 2024
If you’re a self-proclaimed sommelier (or you just really enjoy good wine), you’ll want to invest in one of these.
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Vintec 35 bottle wine cabinet
$699 (usually $799) at Bing Lee
This freestanding wine cabinet by Vintec can fit up to 35 Bordeaux-styled wine bottles. Its single-zone temperature control can be used to cellar your wines for short-term or long-term storage. Or, if you prefer using your wine cabinet to store your wines right before you’re about to drink them, you can set it to your desired drinking temperature too.
“The delivery was perfect, the service outstanding, and the fridge’s performance is excellent,” wrote a five-star reviewer. “I live in a non air-conditioned home, out in the bush, and this little Vintec has become a very good friend, as it’s keeping my beautiful wines at a constant temperature.”
Another added: “Living in the tropics I was concerned about its ability to cope with our temperature and humidity extremes, but after owning this unit now for a year my concerns are no more. Now I’m considering purchasing a larger unit for even more wine storage capacity.”
Materials: Triple-glazed and UV-treated, with recessed handles and wooden shelves
Key features:
- 35 bottle capacity
- Triple-glazed anti-UV glass door
- Humidity recycling system
- Adjustable shelves
Also available at:
- $698 at The Good Guys
- $712 (usually $1149) at Appliances Online
- $729 (usually $799) at Betta Home Living
- $729 (usually $799) at Designer Appliances
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Hisense 30 bottle wine cellar
$388 at The Good Guys
Equipped with a wide temperature range, this wine cellar by Hisense ensures your favourite bottles are always kept in their optimal environment. Plus, it’s incredibly quiet, so it will never disturb you or your wines.
“Light, easy to set up and install, wine looks good and front window looks great especially with the light on inside and door closed,” said a reviewer who left five stars.
Materials: Tempered glass door with anti-UV protection and wooden shelves
Key features:
- 30 bottle capacity
- Wide temperature range (5-18˚C)
- Tempered glass door
- Low noise and low vibration
- Electronic touch control
Also available at:
- $399 (usually $549) at Betta Home Living
- $485 (usually $599) at Appliances Online
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Liebherr 195 bottle wine storage cabinet
$4399 at Appliances Online
The biggest wine storage cabinet in our list is this model from Liebherr. With a generous 195 bottle capacity, it’s built for serious wine enthusiasts.
This fridge has a 4.8 star rating from 68 reviews on Appliances Online, with one reviewer writing: “I bought this magnificent wine fridge a year ago and it has been the best investment for ageing wine. The summer in Perth this year has been very hot and now it’s cold, so this fridge has saved my wines from going off. It is very quiet and looks great. I would definitely recommend this fridge to a friend.”
Materials: Tempered glass door, UV protection and beechwood shelves
Key features:
- 195 bottle capacity
- Single-zone temperature control
- Low-vibration compressor
- Adjustable wooden shelves
- Tinted glass doors for UV protection
Also available at:
- $4399 at Designer Appliances
- $4399 at Bing Lee
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Devanti 18 bottle wine cooler
$286.95 (usually $354.95) at Myer
The Devanti wine cooler is a compact and stylish solution for storing up to 18 bottles, featuring high-precision thermoelectric cooling and a UV-resistant double-glazed glass door. With easy temperature control, quiet operation and energy efficiency, it’s a reliable choice for preserving your wine collection.
“Got this for best friend’s wedding gift,” wrote a five-star reviewer. “She really loved it. Size wise, not too big, not too small. She’s not a professional wine collector/drinker but still suitable for someone who’s interested in wine.”
Materials: UV-resistant double-glazed glass door
Key features:
- Stores up to 18 wine bottles
- Thermoelectric cooling technology
- UV-resistant, double-glazed glass door
- Touch control panel with built-in LED light
- Silent operation
- Energy-efficient and eco-friendly design
Available at:
- $199.95 (usually $449.99) at Brosa
- $215.49 (usually $279.95) at Amazon
- $244.95 at Woolworths
- $329.95 (usually $449.99) at Kitchen Warehouse
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ASKO Wine Climate cabinet
$14999 at The Good Guys
The ASKO wine cabinet offers professional-grade storage for up to 190 bottles, with features like adjustable RGB lighting, a built-in label-scanning camera, and three climate zones to maintain perfect conditions.
Yes, it may cost a pretty penny, but with its sleek matte black finish and anti-vibration shelves, this freestanding unit is an investment in both style and the longevity of your wine collection.
Materials: Black matte-finished steel with anti-vibration wooden shelves
Key features:
- Stores up to 190 bottles
- Three climate zones for optimal temperature and humidity
- Adjustable RGB lighting
- Built-in camera for scanning wine labels
- Anti-vibration shelves
- Reversible door for flexible installation
- Two-year manufacturer’s warranty
Is it worth having a wine fridge?
Yes, having a wine fridge is worth it if you’re serious about preserving the quality of your wine. A wine fridge provides the ideal temperature and humidity for storing wine, ensuring that your bottles age properly and maintain their flavour.
It also protects wine from harmful light and temperature fluctuations, making it a valuable investment for any wine lover.
What temperature should my wine fridge be?
The temperature of your wine fridge depends on a variety of factors – such as the levels of fruit, alcohol or tannin your bottle of wine contains – however, as a general rule, wines should be stored around 11-14˚C.
It’s also important to note that while the temperature at which your favourite wines are stored is important, it’s also equally important that they are maintained at a consistent temperature. Any fluctuation may cause your precious reds (or equivalent) to spoil.
Lucky for you, ensuring your full-bodied reds, dry whites, sparkling tipples, and more are always kept in tip-top shape is easy with the help of a wine fridge or cabinet.
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