Customer Ratings & Reviews

Great value! This wine cooler is exactly what I needed. It runs pretty quietly, and keeps the wine at the desired temperature. Nice compact size.

Quick Overview ================================= If you need a compact refrigerator/cooler for wine (or other beverages), this is a good choice for the price, if you can live with a few "gotchas". Overall build ================================= This is a nice size for a compact beverage cooler (I think they want to call it a "cooler" instead of an actual "refrigerator" since the temperature settings aren't exact) and it looks nice with a large window framed by a stainless steel door. The door is reversible to make it open from the other side which allows for more flexible placement options. I think it's nicely compact at just under 20" on each side, making a bit bigger than a "dorm fridge" but still small enough to fit in a corner or possibly even on a countertop. Note that the front adjustable feet have a plastic/rubber coating, but the rear is more of a wide "bar" and it's metal. If you're going to put this on a counter, cover that portion or provide some pads that you might use for furniture. The two metal wire shelves are your typical chrome-coated ones that are removable so you can clean them or place them in different orientations. By default, you can fit 10 bottles across the top two rows (facing outwards) and four more bottles underneath (facing sideways). Performance ================================= As you can imagine, this is a simple device with one cooling zone, but unfortunately it's hard to "dial in" the right temperature without your own thermometer. As you can see from the manual and the pictures, there's a single knob that controls the temperature, but your temperature range is specified as "cold" --> "normal" --> "colder". That's it. I think that's a bit odd since people that are looking for a dedicated wine cooler may know enough about wines to want to keep them at a proper, specific temperature. The instructions even include a handy chart to show what temperatures you should keep certain different wines at. Unfortunately, you can't specify those temperatures with this unit! I had to use a battery-powered thermometer to check what the actual temperature was. It looks like 50 degrees Fahrenheit with the temperature dial set to the "N" in "Normal". If you can live without an exact temperature setting (perhaps you just want to cool some canned drinks and crank it down to "colder"), there's one more thing to mention: There's a strong plastic smell that still hasn't gone away after a week of use. People may refer to this as a chemical smell or plastic "outgassing", but either way it's not pleasant. With wine, it might not be a big deal since the container is sealed with a cork and then you're pouring the wine into another glass (typically?). With cans, it's a different story. That plastic smell gets onto the surface of the can, so if you pop the top and drink straight from the can, you will smell the plastic along with your drink. Again, it's not pleasant. I've had a similar, larger cooler where it was recommended to either air it out or leave baking soda/powder inside to absorb the odors. I did that for weeks and still was unable to completely remove the smell, so your mileage may vary. Overall, it is working fine and keeps the wine at a proper temperature. A normal refrigerator would be too cold for all reds and most whites. Having said that, I'm not a "wine snob" and I probably can't tell you if a wine is 5 degrees off temperature... Conclusion ================================= This is a nice-looking, compact beverage cooler that will fit into most decors and spaces. My only negatives which I detailed above are the fact that you can't specify an exact temperature (but a small thermometer can take care of that) and there's a strong plastic odor which hasn't gone away after a week. If you're sensitive to smells like that, you may want to look for other options or look into cleaning it and letting it air out.

The 14-Bottle is the perfect size for the surface of what USED to be my desk (it's now my "wine station"). The temperature has stayed consistent and I always have cold wine at my fingertips.

For a small unit, it does it's job fairly well. It uses a relatively small amount of energy, roughly 50 watts while the compressor is on and keeps the temperature stable. The description that others have said about the temperature being 50 degrees F at the center of the temperature dial is correct. It's spot on at 50 degrees and maintains it at that temperature with no more than a 1 degree rise. The difference between the top rack and the bottom rack is about 2 degrees. The clicking someone describes is probably the relay for the compressor clicking on and off. The compressor itself is very quiet and actually comes on for only about 90-120 seconds every 15-20 minutes to maintain the temperature. It would've been nice with an interior light, but it's a simple unit so you can't expect too much. It's a nice looking unit and sits quietly in the corner. I should've bought it a long time ago.

Same compact size as our last wine cooler but has capacity for 2 more bottles. Doesn’t have a visual temp display like the previous one but is keeping bottles at a perfect temp.

Love the fridge for the price, it was perfect works quiet and looks sleek

A reasonably priced little wine fridge perfect for small spaces. It was easy to set up and works very well. Also, very quiet. Great buy.

This wine frig is perfect for me. It holds oversized bottles as well as regular. It is nice and cold, opens easily, looks good and runs quietly. I absolutely love it!

Most value. Basic and does the job. Quiet enough to sit in the living room without noticing the sound. Everything seems to be in perfect condition and proper working order thus far. So, for that it deserves 5 stars. Although we only had it for 2 weeks so I don't know how long it can last. Thats one of the reasons why I gave it 4 stars. One draw back is not having a fancy light inside or having a digital temperature display. But for the price it is well worth it. I cranked up the knob to the coldest setting so I at least know I have an estimate temperature in the low 40s. Perfect for whites. When I plan on drinking a red I will take out the bottle a little earlier and let it sit out. Pour a glass and it will get warmer faster too. I was able to fit some taller bottles in it as well.

Great wine cooler. It is quiet and cools fast. It fits most larger wine bottles. Sparkling white wines fit best in the bottom rack. If you don’t plan on keeping a large collection then this is the one to get.

Quiet, well designed, and works well! Great for the price and if you have a small space

I bought this wine cooler as a gift for my husband. He likes the cooler, although he wishes it had the possibility to offer different zones of cooling. It would also be helpful to have a rack for beer cans, in addition to the racks for wine bottles. The cooler runs very quietly, so it is not disruptive to have it in our dining room.

works great and cooled wine fast. Great size and quiet.

pretty basic wine cooler, but works well. Simple and not complicated. Will hold 14 bottles. It will hold 1 or 2 larger diameter bottles also. Care needed to make sure bottle height is less than specified.

Such a nice little wine fridge! Keeps my wine at perferct temp for when i want a chilled glass of wine with dinner or watching tv. It only fits the 14 bottles of wine but i was also able to fit in my mini bottles also! So far so good; haven't had it long but glad i did!!

This Insignia wine cooler is an excellent buy for the price and quality. My red wine never tasted much better until I started storing them in this cooler before opening the bottle. I would recommend this to a friend.

Very nice looking product. It was very easy to set up and in no time wines were cooling down. It could use an inside light.

Perfect size for a person that like a variety of wines but does not finish bottles quickly. Always have the perfectly chilled wine no matter what mood we are in. Highly recommend.

Just the right size - beautiful and efficient- keeps my wine at perfect temperature

This wine fridge fits very well on our countertop in the kitchen, looks sleek, and operates quietly.