Frequently asked questions about ENOCHILL
What is an instant wine chiller?
An instant wine chiller is a professional appliance that lowers the temperature of a specific bottle at the moment of service, instead of keeping all the stock refrigerated. It works by contact: the bottle is wrapped in a flexible bag filled with coolant at around −35 °C, which creates an even heat exchange across its entire surface.
How long does Enochill take to chill a bottle of wine?
Enochill lowers wine temperature by up to 3 °C per minute. It takes a bottle from 25 °C to 10 °C in about 4 minutes and from room temperature to serving temperature in 2–3 minutes, depending on the bottle format, the starting temperature and the conditions in the venue. A full cycle never exceeds 7 minutes.
Does rapid chilling ruin the wine?
No. Enochill lowers the temperature gradually and evenly, by up to 3 °C per minute, and at no point moves, shakes or agitates the bottle. That avoids the risk of thermal shock and preserves the wine's aromas, structure and character.
It's a key difference from other systems on the market that do agitate the bottle, which is not advisable for delicate or age-worthy wines.
How does an instant wine chiller work?
Enochill chills wine on demand. Simply place the bottle inside, select a cooling cycle and the system brings the wine to serving temperature.
It uses a coolant at around −35°C, contained in a flexible bag that wraps around the bottle to ensure even contact across its surface. This direct heat transfer allows Enochill to reduce the wine's temperature by up to 3°C per minute without moving the bottle.
All it needs is a standard plug socket: no ice, water connection or consumables required.
How much electricity does an instant wine chiller use?
57.4 W in operation, around 1.38 kWh a day. The difference isn't only the power rating but the way it works: Enochill only uses power while chilling a bottle, whereas a wine fridge holds its temperature 24 hours a day. A compact professional wine fridge starts at around 90 W running continuously, and larger models use considerably more.
What's the difference between Enochill and a wine fridge?
A wine fridge keeps bottles permanently cold and needs a dedicated refrigerated space. Enochill chills only the bottle you need, when you need it. That lets you offer a wider wine list without refrigerating the whole cellar. They're not mutually exclusive: Enochill is a fast service solution, not a long-term storage one, so for certain wines storage at a controlled temperature may still make sense.
Do you put ice or water in an instant wine chiller?
No. Enochill chills without ice or water, so there's no need for ice buckets, topping up ice or a drain. The service area stays cleaner and easier to manage.
Does it need consumables?
The chilling process uses nothing up: there are no ice packs, cartridges or disposables to replace. The cooling bags and the coolant are long-life parts that are replaced through wear, not with each use.
Does it need plumbing or does it just plug in?
It just plugs in. Enochill is plug & play: it only needs a standard plug socket. No plumbing, no drain, no water connection and no building work.
How long does the unit take to be ready to use?
About 4 hours, which is the time the cooling liquid needs to reach its optimum operating temperature of around −35 °C.
When the unit is switched off, does the liquid stay cold?
Yes. Once the unit is switched off, the cooling liquid stays cold for several hours. How long depends on external factors, especially the ambient temperature where the unit is installed.
The temperature rises gradually, but the liquid's thermal inertia means you can keep using ENOCHILL for a while after switching it off.
What maintenance does it need?
Very little. Just keep the unit clean and follow the recommended instructions. Usage, cleaning and maintenance videos are available online, and there's direct phone support if you need it.
What warranty comes with an instant wine chiller?
A 2-year warranty, with technical support and after-sales service. If the unit has a covered fault that can't be repaired, we send you a new one: we aim to replace it within a week, depending on location and stock availability.
Can I get catering equipment finance for an instant wine chiller?
Yes. You can buy in instalments with Klarna, take out business leasing from 12 to 48 months or choose seasonal hire from 4 to 6 months. Terms depend on the country and are subject to approval.
Can I calculate the payback period?
Yes. The ROI calculator estimates the impact on your business based on your average bottle price, GP margin, sales lost to temperature and upgrades to higher-value bottles. It gives you your additional gross profit, your payback period in months and your net profit over three years.
Is a €1,000 instant wine chiller worth it for my restaurant?
It depends on how many wine sales you currently lose because you can't serve bottles at the right temperature, and on your GP margin.
A restaurant with an average bottle price of €45 and a 65% GP margin that recovers three sales a week could pay back the investment in around three months. Use our calculator to estimate the payback period based on your own figures.
What is Enochill and who manufactures it?
Enochill is a professional instant wine chiller developed by BARBIZ F&B CONSULTING SL, a Spanish company specialising in solutions for the wine and hospitality sector.
Can I try it before buying?
Yes. You can try Enochill for 10 days. If it doesn't meet your business needs, you can return it in accordance with our terms and conditions.
Do you supply trade customers and distributors?
Yes. We have a dedicated programme for wine distributors and hospitality equipment distributors.