"Wine is constant proof that God loves us and loves to see us happy".
Benjamin Franklin
As we mentioned in our buying guide , there are two types of wine coolers- the single zones and the multiple zones. With the multiple zones you have different 
compartment which can maintain different temperature zones for different types of wines.
One of the best single zone Wines coolers is the NewAir AW 181E. We selected this wine cooler because it gets high reviews and also is the best value for money in terms of quality . Listed for a little less than $200 this wine cooler has more features than any other wine fridge in this price range. Indeed its quality is comparable to other more expensive units such as the Vinotemp.
Here are the features that we like.
Since it is thermoelectric it means that IE very quiet and does not have an vibrations. However since the fans are on all the time there is little buzzing sound.
“The noise…5 stars! Not much noise at all. There is a slight humming. Maybe slightly louder than the electrical humming of an alarm clock.”
Not only doe it keep the wine at its optimal condition, it is also energy efficient and requires almost zero maintenance. This also makes it friendly as it has no ozone depleting chemicals ( such as CFSs or HCFSs).“I bought this wine cooler to put under the bar top in my winery tasting room. It has functioned well and is sleek and compact and completely silent.” Click here to read the rest of this customer review.
It has quality insulated doors which is great for two reasons. It reduces UV penetration and helps maintain consistent internal temperature.
It has an elegant look owing to its stainless steel and black finish complements. It will add a touch of class to almost any setting.
We also lick it compact size- it will accommodate at least 18 bottles and also fit into tight spaces which makes it perfect for a studio apartment as well as a big home.
As for measures it is 14 x 19.4 x 25.8 inches. It weighs about 34 pounds,.
It is easy to set up and easy to operate. The chrome racks slide in and out easily. However you have to set up the door handle which is easy to do . The temperature controls are very easy to read. There is “up” and “down” temperature control buttons .The control buttons are all on the front. You can easily customize the setting to whatever you need.
“ There is and “up” and “down” temperature control buttons and one light button, which controls the LED internal light. ” Click here to read the rest of this customer review.
It has an interior LED light to show off your collection which controlled by one button
"Age appears to be best in four things; old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read."Francis Bacon
A man who was fond of wine was offered some grapes at dessert after dinner.— “Much obliged,” said he, pushing the plate aside; “I am not accustomed to take my wine in pills.”For dual zone – we propose the Spt Dual-Zone Thermo-Electric Wine Cooler with Heating.
Customer Ratings,
The NewAir wine cooler gets 4 out of 5 stars on Amazon.
“ Very quiet, only noise is the fan which I could only hear when I was cleaning behind it. ” Click here to read the rest of this customer review
“ In an hour or so, the temperature was right at 56 degrees. ”
One of the complaints we heard about this Wine cooler is that since it uses thermoelectric technology it can only cool up to 54 degrees. While this is OK for many wines, some wines that require chilling to 45 degrees such as some sweet wines dessert type wines , then they would be a a few degrees off.
Also the Cooler is designed only for standard bottles – so it will hold larger bottles but much fewer than the 18 listed standard bottles. The top shelf can be configured to fit 3 bigger bottles. Also if you have an opened bottle you will have to reinsert the cork enough to ensure that they fit in.
“I shopped high and low for the right wine refrigerator, reading all reviews available and even consulting with friends who own one. I settled on the New Air model because it seemed to me it fulfilled all my requirements: good quality, right size, good looking and great value.” Click here to read the rest of this customer review.
“I just received the wine cooler. I have to say its pretty amazing. The build is top notch” Click here to read the rest of this customer review.
Where to buy
This wine cooler goes for about $300 in regular stores. However there is a great deal online such as Amazon for less that $200 click here to see lowest prices. You can get this fridge from Amazon with six month interest financing if you get the Amazon card . ( However make sure you pay within the stipulated six months or all the interest charges will be added back in). Also makes sure you don’t use the 1 click buy button and if you phone in- you will not be able to take advantage of this offer. However we also provide you with a list of other vendors who sell it for competitive prices below.
The wine cooler comes with a Square Trade 4 year appliances Warranty.
.The 18 bottle capacity makes this ideal for the casual wine drinker as well as those who have extensive collections. Tip : When you receive it you should let it rest for two hours before plugging it. It should then coll into the 60s or 50 in about one hour or less.
the Cooler will be delivered in good condition, owing to its superior packaging. It has a layer of foam between the boxes as well as another round of padding.
If you have a larger collection , you should consider the bigger 28 bottle model- NewAir AW-280E 28 Bottle Thermoelectric Wine Cooler.
"Under the pressure of the cares and sorrows of our mortal condition, men have at all times, and in all countries, called in some physical aid to their moral consolations - wine, beer, opium, brandy, or tobacco."
Edmund Burke