Bodega Cooler JC-85B 28 Bottle Wine Cooler Review
A 15 inch dual zone wine cooler, model JC-85B, listed at $535.99 for up to 28 bottles. The page is a short description with no dimensions, temperature range or power figures, so it suits a shopper who will confirm those details first.
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Our verdict
Suits a shopper who wants a 15 inch dual zone cooler for up to 28 bottles and will check the missing figures with the store. Look elsewhere if you need a listed temperature range, dimensions, noise level or installation type, since the page gives none. The main caveat is that the page is one short paragraph, so nearly every practical detail is absent.
- Best for
- A shopper who wants a 15 inch dual zone cooler for up to 28 bottles.
- Skip if
- You need dimensions, a temperature range or an installation type on the page.
Why 3.3/5: The title does give the width, bottle count and zone layout, which is about all there is to check. A page of only a few lines and a price, policy text that differs from the store's pages, a negative Trustpilot profile and no independent test of this model hold it back.
Little is stated about the JC-85B beyond its size class and count: it is a 15 inch dual zone wine refrigerator that the page says stands tall and accommodates as many as 28 bottles, listed at $535.99. The page text is a single descriptive paragraph about dinner parties and wine with meals; it does not give dimensions, a temperature range, shelf details, noise, weight or power.
Specifications
| Spec | Page says |
|---|---|
| Model | JC-85B |
| Width | 15 Inch |
| Capacity | As many as 28 bottles |
| Zones | Dual Zone, per the store title |
Options and pricing
One variant is listed, style JC-85B at $535.99, in stock when read. A crossed-out price of $669.99 is shown. No accessory, cover or alternative size is offered on this page.
How it compares
The Bodega Cooler UL-BU-88-ST 15 Inch 32 Bottle Wine Cooler is $499.99 for 32 bottles and is called single zone and built-in, while this 28 bottle model is called dual zone at $535.99. The Bodega Cooler 24 Bottle Wine Cooler is a small freestanding model at $359.99 for 24 bottles.
Shipping, returns and warranty
Shipping: the shipping page offers free standard shipping around mainland US from US warehouses (the FAQ names California, Texas and Pennsylvania), with 1 business day of processing, a tracking email once the order ships, and no delivery to PO, APO or FPO addresses; the address cannot be changed after shipment. Some products can go to Canada, Germany and Italy for an extra $35 (8 to 15 business days) or to the UK for an extra $60, while the FAQ says every product ships to the continental US, only part of the range to Canada and only the detachable battery to Europe. Returns: an order can be cancelled within 24 hours by email or phone; after it ships a double shipping fee comes off the refund and a 2% transaction fee may apply. A return within 30 days needs an email to [email protected] for a return authorization first, an unused, uninstalled product in its original packaging, and shipping back within 7 days of the refund confirmation to the Rancho Cucamonga, California address; the buyer pays the shipping, while for a defective or damaged item the store says it refunds the shipping fee after photos or video. Orders bought from Amazon, Walmart or other resellers are not covered. Exchanges within 30 days carry a restocking fee and shipping that vary by brand. The page gives the refund time as 3 to 7 business days in one place and up to 7 in another, and the FAQ says 1 to 3. Warranty: the warranty page promises 2 years on products bought directly from bodegacooler.com, with the exact period on the last page of the manual, and also says a 1-year warranty extends to 2 years by registering the product (the FAQ says register within 10 days of purchase); it covers defects in materials and workmanship, not misuse, accidents or unauthorized repair, and not products from third-party sellers. Some product pages state other terms, such as a 5-year compressor warranty with 1 year on the rest, 24 months on the compressor and accessories, or a 5-year product warranty. Payment: Klarna, American Express, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, PayPal and Visa, plus regional methods such as Boleto, THAI QR PromptPay, Rabbit LINE Pay and ShopeePay, according to the FAQ.
Before you buy
The page shows 52 customer reviews with 88% of them five-star in the store's own widget, which we could not verify. Reputation: on Trustpilot (read on the Australian site) bodegacooler.com is a claimed profile with a TrustScore of 2.6 from 16 reviews, 25% five-star and 69% one-star; the company rarely replies, and the newest reviews (August and September 2026) describe a 100-quart unit with about 60 quarts usable, a replacement that froze the fridge side, and unanswered support. A June 2026 review of a 3-door Bodega cooler sold on Amazon (The Inventory, which names no model code and may not cover this item) cites a 2.5/5 TrustScore and reports of damaged units and slow support. A web search found no BBB profile. The bodegacooler.com domain was registered on 27 May 2019. The store's FAQ says only one promotion code can be used per order and offers new customers 12% off fridges for subscribing to its newsletter, and some pages advertise their own sales and codes. The page shows a crossed-out regular price; that is the store's own comparison figure.
What we liked
- The title states the 15 inch width, the 28 bottle count and the dual zone layout
- A model code, JC-85B, identifies the unit
- Dual zone is stated in the title, where the 15 Inch 32 Bottle sibling is called single zone
Worth noting
- No dimensions beyond 15 Inch, and no temperature range, shelf count, noise or power draw
- The only description is generic and does not explain how the two zones work
- The page does not say whether the unit is built-in or freestanding, or what bottle size the 28 count assumes
Questions before you buy
How many bottles does it hold?
The page says it can accommodate as many as 28 bottles of wine, and the title repeats the 28 bottle count. It does not say which bottle size that assumes.
Is it dual zone?
The store title calls it a 15 Inch Dual Zone wine refrigerator. The page text does not describe the zones, their temperature ranges or how the 28 bottles are split.
What does the page leave out?
It gives no dimensions, temperature range, noise level, weight, power draw, shelf details or installation type. The model code is JC-85B.
Where does Bodega Cooler ship and how fast?
Free standard shipping covers mainland US from warehouses in the US, with 1 business day of processing; no PO, APO or FPO addresses. Some products can go to Canada, Germany, Italy (+$35, 8 to 15 business days) and the UK (+$60), but the FAQ lists fewer destinations, so check the product before ordering abroad.
What is the return window?
30 days from purchase for an unused, uninstalled product in its original packaging, after an email to [email protected] for a return authorization. The buyer pays the shipping unless the item is defective or damaged; cancellation is free within 24 hours of ordering. Orders from Amazon or other resellers are not covered.
How long is the warranty?
The warranty page says 2 years for purchases from bodegacooler.com, or 1 year extended to 2 by registering the product within 10 days of purchase (per the FAQ); the manual names the exact period. Some product pages state other terms, so keep the order number and ask support before relying on one figure.
Sources & verification
What this review is based on and the day we last read it. Specs and claims from the maker are the maker’s own; the verdict and the rating are ours.
From the store
- Bodega Cooler JC-85B 15 Inch 28 Bottle Wine Cooler product page: specs, options and price (the buy buttons go there)Specs, options and the listed priceRead October 21, 2026
- Bodega Cooler shipping pageFree standard shipping in mainland US from US warehouses; some products to Canada, Germany, Italy, UK for a feeRead October 21, 2026
- Bodega Cooler refund policy24-hour cancellation, 30-day returns with an RA, shipping costs, restocking on exchanges, refund timingRead October 21, 2026
- Bodega Cooler warranty page2-year warranty on purchases from the store; 1 year extended to 2 by registration; exclusionsRead October 21, 2026
- Bodega Cooler FAQPayment methods, promo-code rule, warehouses, shipping destinations, returns, car fridge guidanceRead October 21, 2026
- Bodega Cooler contact pageSupport email, US phone line and hours, New York office and California warehouse addressesRead October 21, 2026
Independent
- Trustpilot profile for bodegacooler.com (Australian site)TrustScore 2.6 from 16 reviews (25% five-star, 69% one-star); claimed profile; company rarely repliesRead October 21, 2026
- The Inventory: BODEGACOOLER 3-door beverage cooler review (26 Jun 2026)About a 3-door cooler sold on Amazon: cites a 2.5/5 TrustScore and reports of damaged units and slow supportRead October 21, 2026
- Verisign RDAP record for bodegacooler.comDomain registered 2019-05-27Read October 21, 2026
What we couldn’t verify
- The page text is one generic paragraph and gives no dimensions, temperature range, power draw, noise, weight, shelf details or installation type.
- The dual zone claim appears only in the store title; no zone temperatures or split of the 28 bottles are given.
- The refund policy gives the refund time as 3 to 7 business days in one place and up to 7 in another, while the FAQ says 1 to 3.
- The warranty page says 2 years and also 1 year extended to 2 by registering; some product pages state other terms, such as a 5-year compressor warranty with 1 year on the rest, 24 months on the compressor and accessories, or a 5-year product warranty.
- No independent test of this model was found in the web searches made on 21 October 2026, and the page's own copy is the only source for its figures.
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