Sub-Zero built-in wine coolers are full-height or undercounter wine storage units with separately controlled temperature zones. They suit anyone who wants wine storage fitted into the kitchen units. The models fall into two families. The Classic is a 762 mm unit with a stainless steel and glass front that stands out as a feature. The Designer Series is panel ready, so it takes a custom front that matches your kitchen and disappears into the run of units. Every design comes with either a left or a right hand hinge, so you can choose which way the door opens.
Width sets the capacity. Designer Series columns come in 457 mm for 59 bottles, 610 mm for 102 and 762 mm for 146. The 762 mm Classic also holds 146 bottles. Two zones let you keep reds and whites at different temperatures, with settings from around 3–5°C up to 18°C depending on the model. Fans circulate the air and defrosting is automatic. Where listed, the racks take Champagne bottles. Listed noise levels run from 30 to 40 dB, which is worth checking if the cooler will sit near a living space.
Two Designer Series options do something different. The 762 mm tall unit combines storage for 86 bottles with refrigerator drawers and has three temperature zones, so one housing can hold both wine and chilled food. The 61 cm undercounter cabinets hold 42 bottles. They have a separate evaporator for each zone to keep humidity steady, so corks don't dry out. They also have a UV-resistant glass door to protect the wine from light, full-extension racks and an inventory tile system for keeping track of your collection. Wi-Fi lets you adjust each zone remotely and get alerts if the door is left open. The tall wine and refrigerator unit is also internet connected.
Start with the space you have. Choose an undercounter cabinet if the wine has to fit under the worktop. For a full-height column, pick the width that matches the size of your collection. Then decide between a stainless steel Classic front and a Designer Series panel that matches your units. All of these models are also on the Sub-Zero wine coolers page, and the rest of the brand's appliances are on the All Sub-Zero products page.
