Quick Answer: U-Line’s current wine cooler lineup runs from the 24-inch, single-zone 2000 Series 2224WCS (43 bottles, $3,369-$3,969) up to the 24-inch, dual-zone 5 Class HWD524 (49 bottles, $6,159-$6,459), per Best Buy, Town Appliance, and AJ Madison listings as of September 2026. For a narrow cutout, the 15-inch single-zone HWC515 (28 bottles, $5,059-$5,379) is the space-saving option. Every model here costs at least 4x what a similarly sized NewAir or Kalamera unit runs — U-Line is priced for architects and custom-cabinetry installs, not for buyers comparing on capacity per dollar.
U-Line shows up once on this site so far — a passing mention in our wine cooler drawer guide as one of the brands that also sells refrigerated drawers. It’s never gotten its own lineup comparison, which is a gap worth closing: at these prices, U-Line isn’t a brand you shop by accident. Here’s what the current models actually cost, and how they stack up against the luxury tier we’ve already covered.
U-Line’s lineup, by the numbers
- $3,369 to $6,459 is the confirmed price spread across the three current models below, per Best Buy, Town Appliance, and AJ Madison listings as of September 2026 — nearly double from U-Line’s cheapest wine cooler to its priciest.
- 1962 is the year Henry Uihlein Sr. founded U-Line in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where the company still designs and assembles its products today — U-Line is credited with patenting the first undercounter residential wine refrigerator, before “wine cooler” was even a mainstream appliance category.
- 38-65°F is the published temperature range for each zone on the dual-zone HWD524, with a rule that the upper zone must be set at or above the lower zone (per U-Line’s own spec sheet) — a wider single-zone range than most budget brands publish, but with a mandatory zone-order restriction most competitors don’t have.
- 4x or more. A comparably sized 43-46-bottle NewAir or Kalamera 24-inch unit runs $700-$900; U-Line’s cheapest 24-inch model, the 2000 Series 2224WCS, starts at $3,369 — over four times the price for a nearly identical bottle count.
- 2014 is when Middleby Corporation, a publicly traded commercial and residential appliance conglomerate, acquired U-Line — the brand still operates as a distinct product line rather than being folded into a generic house brand.
Our top picks at a glance
| U-Line Model | Best for | Capacity | Zones | Width | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HWD524 | Best overall | 49 bottles | Dual | 24" | $6,159-$6,459 |
| 2224WCS | Best value/entry | 43 bottles | Single | 24" | $3,369-$3,969 |
| HWC515 | Best for narrow spaces | 28 bottles | Single | 15" | $5,059-$5,379 |
1. U-Line HWD524 — Best Overall
U-Line 24" 5 Class Dual-Zone Wine Refrigerator (HWD524)
- Two independently controlled 38-65°F zones, with the upper zone required to sit at or above the lower zone's setting.
- Available in stainless frame or panel-ready Integrated Solid finish, with a field-reversible door on most configurations.
- Part of U-Line's 5 Class line — the same tier used across the brand's built-in refrigeration, ice, and beverage-center products.
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At $6,159-$6,459, the HWD524 is the most expensive wine cooler covered anywhere on this site outside our dedicated luxury roundup — and it lands right in the middle of that $3,000-$10,199 luxury range, ahead of Sub-Zero’s compact column and behind Viking’s 160-bottle flagship. The dual-zone layout and panel-ready option are the real justification for the price over the single-zone 2224WCS below; the bottle count only goes up by 6.
2. U-Line 2000 Series 2224WCS — Best Value/Entry
U-Line 2000 Series 24" Wine Captain (2224WCS)
- Fixed stainless-steel frame only — no panel-ready option, which is a real reason it costs roughly $2,500 less than the HWD524.
- Digital touchpad controls with a reversible-hinge option (left or right, sold as separate SKUs).
- U-Line's real entry point — the only current wine cooler in the lineup priced under $5,000.
Even U-Line’s cheapest current wine cooler starts above $3,300, which puts it closer to a Sub-Zero compact column than to anything else covered on this site outside our luxury guide. The single zone and non-panel-ready frame are the two real tradeoffs against the HWD524 — if you don’t need dual temperature control or a disappearing cabinetry front, this is where U-Line actually gets more reasonable, relatively speaking.
3. U-Line HWC515 — Best for Narrow Spaces
U-Line 15" 5 Class Wine Refrigerator (HWC515)
- Fits a genuine 15" cutout — narrower than every other model in this roundup, and narrower than most competing brands' compact tier.
- Available in Integrated Solid (panel-ready) or Stainless Frame finish, both with field-reversible or fixed-hinge configurations.
- 28-bottle capacity in the narrow footprint costs more per bottle than either 24-inch model above — you're paying for the width, not the count.
This is the pick only if a 24-inch cutout genuinely isn’t available — at $5,059-$5,379 for 28 bottles, it’s the worst capacity-per-dollar of the three, and costs more than the 43-bottle 2000 Series despite holding 15 fewer bottles. See our wine fridge dimensions guide for how U-Line’s 15” width class compares to narrow models from other brands before assuming you need to spend this much for the space.
How to choose between U-Line’s models
- Decide if the panel-ready door is worth ~$2,500 to you. The single-zone 2000 Series 2224WCS and the dual-zone 5 Class HWD524 both hold roughly 45-49 bottles; most of the price gap between them is the panel-ready construction and second zone, not extra capacity.
- Measure your cutout before assuming 24 inches. The 15” HWC515 costs more per bottle than either 24” model — only pay that premium if a 24” opening genuinely isn’t available.
- Compare against the luxury tier, not the mainstream brands. U-Line’s $3,369-$6,459 range sits inside the same $3,000-$10,199 band as Sub-Zero, Thermador, Liebherr, and Viking — see our best luxury wine fridge guide before deciding U-Line is the only option at this price point.
- Budget the cabinetry panel separately on panel-ready models. Like every panel-ready unit on this site, the HWD524 and HWC515’s prices don’t include the custom panel and handle — see our panel-ready wine fridge guide for typical add-on costs.
- Don’t buy U-Line for capacity per dollar. A NewAir or Kalamera 43-46-bottle unit costs $700-$900; U-Line’s cheapest comparable model starts at $3,369. Buy U-Line for Milwaukee-built construction and brand match with an architect-specified kitchen, not for the bottle count.
The bottom line
For most buyers who’ve already decided U-Line is the brand, the HWD524 ($6,159-$6,459) is the model to get — dual-zone control, 49-bottle capacity, and a panel-ready option that lets it disappear into custom cabinetry. Want U-Line’s build quality without the flagship price, the 2000 Series 2224WCS ($3,369-$3,969) is the real entry point, though it drops both the second zone and the panel-ready door. And if a 24-inch cutout genuinely isn’t available, the HWC515 ($5,059-$5,379) fits a 15-inch space — just know you’re paying more per bottle for the narrower width. Whichever model you’re considering, weigh it against our luxury wine fridge roundup first: at these prices, U-Line is competing with Sub-Zero and Liebherr, not with NewAir.