Nutrichef 28 Bottle Wine Fridge Dual Zone Wine Chiller Adjustable Temperature 41°F to…
- Freestanding Wine Cellar
- 2.6 cu ft
- 2.6 cu ft
- 28 cu ft
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How it ranks among the 63 freestanding wine cellars we track
2.8★ across 6 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
6 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
The PKCWCDS288 is a 28-bottle dual-zone wine fridge from NutriChef, sized 33 x 16 x 17 inches with a black finish, chrome wine racks and a digital touch control panel.
Dual zone means the cabinet can hold two temperature settings within its 41 to 64 F range, letting reds and whites be stored separately in one unit. Buyer feedback below raises a specific, repeated concern with the door handle assembly and with post-purchase support, which is worth reading closely given how consistent the complaints are.
- 28-bottle dual-zone capacity
- 41 F to 64 F adjustable range
- Digital touch control panel
- 1 year warranty
Who it's for
Considered by anyone wanting a compact dual-zone cooler for a mixed collection in a home or office. The review pattern below suggests buyers who want strong long-term reliability and support should weigh the repeated complaints carefully.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Multiple buyers describe the door handle assembly as difficult or impossible to install correctly, calling it a design flaw. Separate buyers reported units failing within 6 months to a year, along with shipping damage and a warranty process that required paying return shipping out of pocket.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Dual zone allows two temperature settings in one cabinet
- 28-bottle capacity in a compact freestanding footprint
- Digital touch control for temperature and lighting
Specifications
| Brand | NutriChef |
|---|---|
| Model | PKCWCDS288 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 58.43 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 16.9 × 33.1 × 17.7 inches |
| Door Orientation | Left |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 2.6 cu ft |
| Refrigerator Net Capacity | 2.6 cu ft |
| Fresh Food Capacity | 28 cu ft |
| Freezer Capacity | 28 cu ft |
| Defrost System Type | Automatic |
| Adjustable Temperature Control | Yes |
| Cooling Method | Compressor |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 60 Watt Hours |
| Construction & materials | |
| Door Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Number Of Shelves | 6 |
| Door Shelf Count | 28 |
| Color | Stainless Steel |
| Finish Types | stainless steel |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Countertop |
| Other details | |
| Lock Type | Key |
| Number of Doors | 1 |
| Number Of Racks | 6 |
| Number of Sections | 2 |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Has Convertible Freezer | No |
| Is Customizable | No |
| BEE Star Rating | 1 Star |
| Additional Features | Digital Temperature Control |
| Configuration | Compact Freezer-On-Bottom |
| Refrigerant | R-600A |
| Form Factor | Wine Cellar |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Item Type Name | NutriChef 28 Bottle Compressor Wine Cooler Dual-Zone Refrigerator Cooling System | Large Freestanding Wine Cellar Fridge For Red White Champagne or Sparkling, Stainless Steel Glass Door |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in freestanding wine cellars.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrichef 28 Bottle Wine Fridge Dual Zone Wine Chiller Adjustable Temperature 41°F to…This product | 2.8 / 5 | 6 | 2.7 / 5 |
| BLACK+DECKER BD60026 Wine Cellar with LED DisplayBLACK+DECKER | 4.4 / 5 | 798 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Cuisinart CWC-800CEN 8-Bottle Private Reserve Wine CellarCuisinart | 4.7 / 5 | 293 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Wine Enthusiast 18-Bottle Slimline Dual Zone Wine CoolerWine Enthusiast | 4.5 / 5 | 554 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Koolatron Urban Series 20 Bottle Wine CoolerKoolatron | 4.3 / 5 | 964 | 4.0 / 5 |
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Questions about the NutriChef PKCWCDS288
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What temperature range does the PKCWCDS288 cover?
NutriChef lists 41 F to 64 F across its two zones.
Does the warranty cover return shipping?
According to one buyer's experience, NutriChef only covers shipping for items 15 lbs or less, so return shipping on this unit was an out-of-pocket cost.
How many bottles does it hold?
Up to 28 standard bottles.