If you entertain frequently, you might want to consider buying a wine chiller or wine cooler. Amazon has one of the best selections of these handy devices available online and includes short reviews and buyer's comments. After researching chillers and coolers at Amazon, we found five things you need to consider when you buy if you want to get the best product at the best price.

Type of Wine Cooler
First, consider the type of wine cooler you want. There are many models and styles. The most popular on Amazon is the small table-top style that keeps a single bottle of wine cool. This is the most affordable style and offers great portability while taking up just a small amount of counter space. These table-top models are great for parties with friends. There are some, including the Oster 4208, that even include a wine opener.

There's also the more traditional wine fridge. These hold six or more bottles of wine and keep them at a set temperature. The great thing about these is they can be built into your kitchen, or used to store your favorite bottles until you're ready to enjoy them. These start at about $90 but can be great for people that enjoy wine frequently.

Key Features
Next, take a look at the features. Some chillers feature a wine opener built in, which can be convenient and practical for small get-togethers. The Cooper Cooler Rapid Beverage Chiller can chill a wine bottle in no more than six minutes, rotating it while it's sprayed with ice water. The Haier HVUE06B, on the other hand, gives you the convenience of storing up to 6 bottles of wine. It's quiet compared to other models and has a nice LED interior light. This can be an important feature to consider if noise will be a problem.

Price and Brand
Two things that go hand-in-hand are price and brand. Some of the top brands on Amazon are Haier, Oster, Vacu Vin, and Waring. Haier products offer a great value because they offer mid-range cost but are high on value. They're highly rated and typically do better than lower-end competitors like Cuisine Art. When you're considering a wine cooler or wine chiller price is often an issue. If you don't drink wine often, consider a small model under $65. If, however, you drink wine frequently or host many parties, consider investing in a 6 or 12 bottle wine cooler for about $130.

Size Matters
Lastly, consider the size of the wine chiller or cooler. This can be very important because there's a wide range in sizes available in wine coolers and chillers. Usually, wine chillers are for small get-togethers or are meant to be used for a number of hours, not long term. It's fine to pick a wine chiller that's small and fits easily on your counter top. If you're getting a wine cooler, however, size comes into play. Small wine coolers hold about 6 wine bottles. Larger models can hold up to 35 wine bottles, making them more for collectors or individuals that enjoy wine frequently. Consider when buying how often you plan to use the product and whether you need to spend the money and space on a large model.

If you're interested in learning more about wine chillers or wine coolers, visit the Exploring Wine blog for more information.

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