Wine & Home Bar

Wine fridges, preservation systems, decanters and home bar equipment.

Buying guides & comparisons

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Wine Fridge Dimensions: Standard Sizes and How to Choose

Wine fridge dimensions explained: standard widths of 15, 18 and 24 inches, typical heights and depths, bottle capacity by size and how to measure your space.

Red wine being poured from a decanter into a glass in a home kitchen

Are Wine Fridges Noisy? Compressor vs Thermoelectric

Are wine fridges noisy? Most hum at about 35-45 dB, quieter than a refrigerator. See typical noise levels, what causes noise and how to fix it.

A close-up view of stacked wine and drinking glasses on a dimly lit bar counter.

Best Wine Fridge: 3 Picks for Every Space, Compared

The Ca'Lefort 24-inch is the best wine fridge for a growing collection; the Icyglee 15-inch is the slim dual zone pick and the Euhomy the value pick.

Close-up of a cold drink garnished with fresh mint leaves and ice

Cocktails and Drinks That Are Best Over Nugget Ice

Cocktails and drinks that are best over nugget ice: juleps, mojitos, swizzles, tiki drinks, iced coffee and sodas, plus the drinks to keep on big cubes.

Rows of wine bottles with corks facing out and hanging 2011 vintage tags, stored on their sides in a dim cellar, the cool steady setting a wine fridge copies.

How Long Do Wine Fridges Last? Know Before Buying

How long do wine fridges last? Typically 10-15 years for compressor models and 4-8 for thermoelectric, plus the warning signs and what extends life.

Overhead shot of mojito cocktails with ice and mint leaves, the kind of drinks a nugget ice maker is bought for.

Best Nugget Ice Maker: 3 Countertop Picks Compared

The GoveeLife H8120 is the best nugget ice maker overall; the Euhomy 34 lb is the value pick. Three countertop makers compared on output, noise and reliability.

Wine bottles on shop shelves beside a wine fridge, showing the difference between room storage and a dedicated wine fridge.

Wine Fridge vs Mini Fridge: Which Beverage Cooler Wins?

Wine fridge vs mini fridge: a wine fridge holds a steady 40-65°F with gentler humidity; a mini fridge runs near 40°F. Which to buy for your bottles.

Red wine bottles with labels packed in a box, ready for storage in a wine fridge.

Can You Store Red Wine in a Wine Fridge? Yes, at 55°F

Can you store red wine in a wine fridge? Yes: hold it near 55°F (13°C), 50-70% humidity, bottles on their sides. How long it keeps, plus serving temps.

Strawberry cocktail packed with ice and mint, the kind of tall drink that suits nugget ice

Nugget Ice vs Cubed Ice for Cocktails: Which Wins?

Nugget ice vs cubed ice for cocktails: nugget suits juleps, tiki and tall drinks; solid cubes suit stirred, spirit-forward drinks. Ice for every cocktail.

Two wine bottles with a glass in a rustic setting, ideal for showing wine storage temperature.

Wine Fridge Temperature for Red and White Wine

Wine fridge temperature for red and white wine: store both near 55°F (13°C), then serve reds at 60-65°F and whites at 45-50°F. Zones, garage limits, humidity.

Close-up of a chilled iced coffee with frothy milk and ice cubes in a glass against a muted background.

What Is Nugget Ice? The Soft, Chewable Ice Explained

What is nugget ice? Soft, chewable pellets of compacted ice flakes that chill fast and soak up flavor. How it forms, how it differs from cubes, who it suits.

How-to

Glass filled with ice cubes ready to be crushed into nugget ice at home