6/30/2010

Review of Cooper Cooler HC01-A Rapid Beverage Chiller, White and Grey

When I saw this, I knew right away from my college beer drinking days that this would work very well.We used to buy crushed ice and lay hot beer cans on their side and spun them until cold.The drawback: you had to spin them yourself.What I wouldn't have given to have access to a device that provided the fastest and most effective cooling possible.

Pros:
-Works very well (but only if you load as much ice as possible)
-Works very quickly
-Small
-Handles cans, beer bottles, wine bottles, and even odd shaped stuff like juice boxes that you don't want to spin
-A surprising number of settings to suit your taste
-Did a lot of research.As of 8/1/2006 could not find anything even remotely close to this good.
-Spinning IS NOT shaking, so soda and beer do not explode
-Uses ice, not a liner that needs 8 hours of freezer time, both convenient and a space saving option
-Items are not submerged under icy water like other competing units, so you don't have to dredge for your drink in cold water

Cons:
-No power off switch... in standby you get flashing lights on the front which is annoying
-Relatively loud, does not appear to have slow roll option to reduce noise
-Paper labels on wine bottles get beaten up pretty badly, bits of paper come off (bottle becomes unsightly)
-Draining water requires you to unplug at the wall and carry to a sink (unlike my espresso maker which has a lift out chamber)
-Requires a power source, not portable unless you are handy and build a battery with gusto (which I can do, but most wouldn't try)
-Wine bottles tend to drip a little on the counter as the cold ice water is pumped on them, so we have to put a trivet or thick potholder under the front two feet to help discourage dripping on the counter.

I am considering adding a "roll" switch so that I can turn the unit off without unplugging which is an easy modification anyone can do (one a scale of 1 to 10, it's a 1, or really cheap and easy).

Bottom line: Despite cons, I recommend this item.Had it a year and still going, popular at parties.

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Product Description:
Revolutionary Cooling System's Cooper Cooler rapid beverage chilling appliance quickly chills beverages from room temperature to cold drinking temperature.User adds ice and water into the Cooper Cooler, selects the container setting, and it automatically does the rest.Patented process chills by rotating the beverage while simultaneously spraying it with ice water.Will chill a 12 oz beverage can from 77 degrees to 43 degrees in about 1 minute. Has EXTRA chill setting to chill beverages down to 34 degrees. The process does not alter any beverage property like taste, composition, or cause carbonated beverages to fizz over of explode upon opening.Excellent for use at parties, in recreational vehicles, dorm rooms, and office break rooms

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Review of Winsome Wood Wine Rack with 2 Drawers, Antique Walnut

I'm so glad I purchased this.I needed somewhere to store wine glasses and other stemware and this was perfect.I also do not have alot of room and this wasn't too big, it fit perfectly in the corner.Very easy to put together!You don't only have to store wine bottles, I've started buying different wine and liquor bottles to start my collection!

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Product Description:
Wine Rack with two drawers and satin nickle hardware.Holds 24 bottles and 16-20 Wine Glasses, Made of Solid wood, Antinque Walnut finish.Assembly required.

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Review of Tritan Diva Chardonnay / White Burgundy Wine Glasses (Set of 6

I love, love, love these glasses.I purchased them after lots of research including going out to the Schott Zwiesel website and viewing the 'break resistant' videos.

About 1 week after my purchase, I took a terrible opportunity and accidentally knocked one glass off the counter and onto it's lip and onto my kitchen floor and into about 1 million tiny, tiny pieces.I nearly cried.

So, lesson learned.Yep, they are break RESISTANT, but not unbreakable.They are still some of my favorite things.

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Product Description:
Tritan Diva wine glasses are crystal-clear goblets and developed with a perfect shaped to enjoy Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc wine. Packaged as a set of 6, these wine glasses are far stronger than ordinary crystal, and technologically superior because theyĆ¢€™re based on much rarer and more expensive titanium instead of lead. Dishwasher safe, they will not dull, cloud or break easily. Revolutionary in design, Tritan Diva wine glasses are very thin lead-free crystal that chimes when tapped, belying its super strength. Size: 8-9/10"H, 16-1/4 oz.

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Review of Riedel Vinum Burgundy/Pinot Noir Glasses, Set of 2

I've had a set of four of these glasses for the past 5 years and I've replaced only one of them. They're gorgeous, feel pleasingly heavy in the hand and make wine drinking a pleasure. They make a weeknight glass of wine absolutely decadent.

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Product Description:
One of Riedel's most popular stems, these Vinum Burgundy/Pinot Noir wine glasses are designed to enhance the flavors of full-bodied red wines with high acidity and moderate tannin, such as Pinot Noir, Barbaresco, Barolo, Barbera, Red Burgundy, Gamay, and Nebbiolo. Introduced in 1986, the Riedel Vinum line was the first machine-made series of glasses in history to be based exclusively on the characteristics of grape varietals. The Vinum series has had a strong and permanent impact on the wine glass culture around the globe. These glasses have proven to consumers and restauranteurs that the pleasure of consuming wines starts with the glass. Developed by 10th generation Georg Riedel on the principle that the contents commands the shape, Vinum is great for everyday use. These glasses are made with over 24% lead crystal.

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Review of Picnic at Ascot Santa Barbara Collection Wine Carrier with Glasses for 2

I was surprised to see how small this was in person, when the box arrived i was thinking surely this can't be it. But it was, and is the perfect size for it's use. Very cute and compact, and will be very well used at upcoming festivals!

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Product Description:
Top quality deluxe wine holder with glasses featuring Thermal Shield insulation to maintain wine at the perfect temperature.Glass compartment can be used to hold a second bottle.Contains two acrylic wine glasses, napkins, decorative bottle stopper, and combination corkscrew.This stylish gift will always impress. Adjustable shoulder strap. Stripe Cotton designer fabric and polyester.Designed and assembled in the USA. Limited Lifetime Warranty.

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6/29/2010

Review of Champagne & Wine Bucket with Stand

I bought this to stand to one side of our bar and love it!It holds a good amount of ice, and wine/champagne bottles if you want, and it's just a beautiful piece that I've received a lot of compliments on. It looks so much more expensive than it was.

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This stylish champagne & wine bucket makes the perfect addition to your bar. Great if you don't have enough room at the table or bar. You can simply set this next to a chair or stool. Simple assembly required. In stock and ready to ship. Features: Bucket is made out of stainless steel. Chrome plated legs. Simple assembly required. Specs: Bucket Dimensions: 10"H x 8 3/4"D. Stand Dimensions: 29 1/2"H.

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Review of Midnight Cobalt Blue Wine Glasses, Set of 6

Price was OK but quality of glass was disappointing as stems were very fragile.One arrived broken in shipping adn stem at base of all others are very slim as compared to other wine glasses

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Review of Winsome Espresso 10 - Bottle Wine Cart

When I opened the box all the parts and assembly instructions were there.It was rather easy to put together.It is exactly what I was looking for.It was affordable, it is sturdy and it looks phenomenal in our recreational room.

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WxDxH: 30 x 18,5 x 33,25 Wheeled with two handles Stores ten bottles Two shelves to hold glasses, food, and garnishes Espresso finish

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Review of The WineRack

I purchased the winerack for a costume party, and it truly did hold a whole bottle of wine.The sports bra was comfortable, and the packaging that it came in was a crack-up!The only problem is turning the nozzle on and off - sometimes I would get a few drips and had to make sure I didn't leave red wine on my friends carpet!Hoping to fill it half way and use for a football game!

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Product Description:
Avoid long lines for a cool, refreshing beverage at sporting events and parties with the WineRack, which integrates a polyurethane bladder into a comfortable sports bra. This small-sized WineRack fits 32A through 34B bra sizes and holds 25 ounces (750ml) of your favorite beverage. It includes a long drinking tube with an easy-to-use on/off valve to control the flow. In addition to free-flowing beverages, the WineRack can also keep you warm or cool depending on what you fill it with as well as increase your bust size. The bra is machine washable and the removable bladder should be hand washed.

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Review of Screwpull Table Model Metal Trilogy Bottle Opener

My husband and I went through many different types of corkscrews before receiving our first Screwpull model years ago as a gift (ours looked just like this one: Screwpull Table Model Corkscrew, Black, except that it was translucent brown in color).We were extremely impressed with the Screwpull!Unlike "rabbit ears" or other models, there is nothing to push or pull:you simply position the Screwpull over the cork, twist the screw part into the cork using the handle at the top of the unit, and voila!--the cork magically lifts into the Screwpull, seemingly of its own volition.The Screwpull never fails to remove even the most stubborn corks without any crumbling or debris.

Even though our original Screwpull performed flawlessly for many years, it was made of plastic, and my husband mentioned that it would be nice to have a metal model.So, when searching for Christmas gifts for him, I was thrilled to discover that the Screwpull brand had *just* started making a metal version of their fabulous product!I chose the Screwpull in "Satin Chrome," a smart-looking silver unit with a black top.This sturdier Screwpull works just the same as our old model yet seems much more durable overall.Furthermore, Screwpull added a small but significant little innovation to this newer version:the "Activ-Ball"!Before, the only thing that was sometimes a problem with the old Screwpull was getting the cork off the screw part once you were done; now, you just turn the handle the other way, and a little red ball gently pushes the cork right off!

There are fancier, more elaborate corkscrews out there, but I don't know why anyone would bother with them.No matter what kind of corkscrew you get, just make sure it is a Screwpull, and better yet, get this model--highly recommended!

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Product Description:
Easy to handle, convenient and easy to use, the Screwpull GS-300 Metal Trilogy Table Corkscrew is designed with a patented double-helix system and Activ-ball technology. The Trilogy Corkscrew is everything a wine enthusiast demands in a corkscrew. Every Screwpull blends design, performance and innovation into a stunning, functional form. For over 25 years, Screwpull has designed and engineered corkscrews and wine accessories that make every moment of the wine drinking experience a pleasure. The combination of Screwpull's ingenious engineering and perfect shape enables the screw to glide smoothly through the toughest corks, opening every bottle of wine effortlessly. 5 year warranty. Features Include:Unique Activ-ball design helps push cork off screw.Double helix screw for easy removal of the cork.High quality metal body with elegant black nickel finish.Innovative insert creates confident grip on the bottle.

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6/28/2010

Review of BIA Cordon Bleu Assorted Salad/Dessert Plates, Set of 6, Gift Boxed, Wine Countries

Very pleased with the items but if you read the description it states there are 12 plates.That is a very good value at the $24.98 price and ordered two sets.Was disappointed when they came in and there were only 6 in each box.The plan was to break up the sets to create 24 separate wine themed gift baskets for 24 friend and now only have 1/2 of what I need.Very misleading and disappointing.Whoever is responsible for writing and proofreading the ad (Target or Amazon) should be responsible for making good on the ad by sending me two more sets and then correcting the ad so others won't be misled.

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This BIA Wine Countries Design Assorted Dessert Plates are a wonderful way to celebrate any occassion. They come in 6 different designs and are in a lovely gift box. The box will hold and store your plates until the next time you take them out for a celebration or just to entertain guests. They are dishwasher and microwave safe. These are a wonderful gift idea.

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Review of Riedel, Set of 4 in Gift Tube

This will give your wine-loving friend a lot more pleasure than some over-wrought corkscrew. A great deal of your experience of wine comes from the aromas that develop in the air above the surface of the wine. A glass that forces the wine to have a large surface area for its volume and then narrows to concentrate the vapors will increase the flavor experience. Glasses with a thin lip seem to interfere less with the taste of wine than thicker (and cheaper) glasses.The shape of the glass makes a difference, too. Since we can only smell molecules that are in the air, the best wine-tasting glass is going to promote evaporation by exposing the largest possible surface area to the air. These glasses are wide at the waist and narrow at the top to get more from their wine. Does it make a difference?You bet-and in every taste test that I've been part of, Riedel glasses win hands down.

(For more information on the factors that effect the taste of wine-Storage, Air, Temperature, Food and Context, see New Short Course in Wine,The)

The wine simple tastes better in these glasses. The red wine Ouverture glasses are as close to an all-purpose glass as any and they're very inexpensive.
It shouldn't be necessary to mention that a wine glass should be clean and odorless.But sometimes restaurants, in their zeal to make their glassware clean use rinsing aids that leave behind a strong mineral smell. If you're spending a lot of money on a bottle of wine in a restaurant, sniff the empty glass first. At home, a film of grease can settle on a previously clean glass. It's no reflection on the quality of the housekeeping-cooking fats disperse in the air and settle on everything in a kitchen. An additional rinsing and a wipe with a clean towel are all you need.


Lynn Hoffman, author of New Short Course in Wine,The and the tasty bang BANG: A Novel





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Product Description:
Marked by simple elegance and a smooth, stylish profile, this set of four wine tumblers makes a dazzling addition to any barware collection. The 21-1/8-ounce vessels feature contemporary, rounded bowls that taper at the top to allow for gently swirling a variety of red wines--especially from the Cabernet and Merlot families, but with enough versatility to accommodate Pinot Noirs, fruity Zinfandels, and other favorites as well. Machine-crafted of crystal-clear, non-lead glass, the unadorned tumblers beautifully showcase the rich, ruby-colored family of wines with grace and distinction. Even more, their unique, stemless bases provide stability and aesthetic appeal and eliminate the risk of stem breakage common among traditional wine glasses. Best of all, the dishwasher-safe tumblers clean up easily between uses, and they come tastefully packaged in a handsome tube perfect for storing or gifting. Made in Germany, each 21-1/8-ounce stemless wine tumbler measures approximately 3-4/5 by 3-4/5 by 4-4/5 inches.

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Review of Metrokane V-Gauge

The product helps extend the freshness of an opened bottle of wine.It is especially effective on reds.I found that moistening the stopper "O-rings" with a little water before inserting in the bottle neck helps improve and extend the seal.After about 9 months, the stopper failed to create a vacuum.I soaked the stopper unit in warm water for 30 minutes, opening and closing the vacuum release pin, and got it working again; I was careful not to submerge the gauge dial.I would recommend this product to a friend, along with these bits of advice.

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Product Description:
A wine preserver and vacuum pump that shows you the vacuum.Simply pump until the needle reaches the red zone on the gauge and there's no more guessing if you've pumped enough to preserve the wine.

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Review of 12 Bottle Solid Pine Wine Rack – Beige

It is what it is.The glue it comes with is weak, so you'd better use something that bonds better.Also plan on being frustrated for a while trying to get the pegs into the holes.Works good, and looks okay though (just like the picture).

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Product Description:

The Modular 12- Bottle Wine Rack is made out of solid pine and extra dowels included in each kit.

Product Description

The Modular is your perfect standard wine rack.Displays wine in an easy to see manner and the light solid pine is beautiful.

Oenophilia's Story

Oenophilia has been producing and distributing quality wine accessories for over 20 years. In 1983, their first product, the WineAlyzer was developed and launched. Today, Oenophilia is one of the leading suppliers of wine accessories and gifts in America. From their long history and experience, they have been able to source an extraordinary selection of quality products from the best producers around the world.


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Review of RIT dye Powder 1 1/8 oz box

I bought a black jacket at Singapore about two years ago and due to wear and tear of daily usage, the black became gray with dirty white spots. As I have experience in dyeing, I searched for black dye until I found this Rit Dye Black Powder and, WOW I have a Black Beauty.

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RIT-Powdered Fabric Dye.This package contains one 1oz box of dye. Enough for approximately 1 pound dry weight or about 3 yards medium weight fabric.Dye conforms to ASTM D4236.Made in USA.

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6/27/2010

Review of Riedel Vinum Single Malt Whiskey Glasses, Set of 2

I have been enjoying single malt scotch since back in the '70's. For a long time the selection available here in the States was quite limited. My normal choice of glass was a brandy snifter. The recent explosion of available brands of single malt caused me to branch out and try a couple other varities with mixed results. After reading the descriptions of some varities online, I found I just wasn't sensitive enough to discover the aromas and tastes they were experiencing. I was just about to settle back with my old favorite, (Can I name brands here?), Glenfiddich, when I discovered the availability of specialized tasting glasses while searching online.

I never thought the shape of a glass could make so much difference! These specialized glasses have opened new doors, or should I say new bottles, to the single malt scotch world for me. Is it the curve of the rim? I don't know. I can't say that I am smelling and tasting all of what the 'experts' claim is there, but they do make a difference. If you have any interest in exploring single malt scotches these specialized glasses are a must have.

And I may be bordering on sacrilege, but I've tried a little rum in them and they seem to work for that spirit also.

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Product Description:
Crafted with the help of master distillers in Scotland, Riedel's Single Malt Whiskey glasses maximize the sipping pleasures of top-quality malt whiskeys. Machine-crafted in Germany from 24-percent lead crystal, the shape is practical and charming, with a short stem and an elongated thistle-shaped body. The lip turns outward to catch the characteristic fragrance of the liquor. Hand washing receommended. Dimensions: 4 1/2 high, 7-ounce full capacity

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Review of Riedel Wine Glass Travel Case

Smart looking case that properly holds and protects your fine stemware. Can hold 4 Vinum Bordeaux--great for a night out at your favorite BYOB.

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Riedel has developed a way for the wine enthusiasts that want to enjoy wine in their own Riedel glasses while on the road. The outcome is the Riedel B.Y.O. Carrying Bag; the luxurious and versatile bag makes the ultimate carrying case to keep your glasses safe and secure. The bag is fabricated with a hard-sided exterior and the interior is four heavily padded and adjustable partitions that allow you to carry glasses, wine and/or a small decanter. The outside features handles and shoulder strap, a heavy-duty zipper and it is wrapped in black canvas.

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Review of Vinotemp VT-12TEDS-2Z Dual Zone Thermoelectric Wine Cooler, 12-Bottle

This is a great choice if you don't keep a lot of wine "in stock".For me the dual zone was perfect - better than buying two units: one for red and one for white.I've served both red and white from this and I find the temperatures to be well maintained.

It looks great and adds class to any wine storage / serving area you have - an attractive feature.

The only draw back is that the shelves are a little flimsy and don't move in and out that well.But they are functional.


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The Vinotemp VT-12TEDS-2Z wine cooler is a dual-zone thermoelectric wine cooler with a capacity of approximately 12 bottles. Accurately control the temperature of your wine with two separate zones that can be individually set for optimal red and white wine temps. The thermoelectric cooling system of this unit, which involves very few moving parts, helps protect your wine from unnecessary vibration. Thermoelectric cooling is not only good for your valuable wine collection and energy efficiency but also for the environment, because this type of cooling does not use ozone-depleting chemicals like CFCs. This attractive wine cellar includes dual-paned glass windows, which have better insulation properties, better UV protection, and also are easier to clean. Featuring a black cabinet, stainless steel door trim and handle, and sturdy wood shelf racking for individual bottle storage, this compact wine cooler is perfect for your smaller storage needs.

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Review of Cooper Cooler Rapid Beverage Chiller, Brushed-Silver

Designed by Cooper Union engineering students who proved it was the most efficient way to chill beverages, the Cooper Cooler never fails to fascinate those guests who turn up at your barbecue with warm beer, wine, or soda.Happily, it also never fails to chill your potables to the core.Be warned, however, that you will consume a lot of ice in the process.(Since this device does not actually perform any refrigeration, you provide a mixture of water and ice which it cascades over the spinning container.The ice melts completely after only a few chilled cans, or one bottle of wine.)

Another caveat, which may not have mattered to those in the engineering lab, is that this thing is hell on paper labels, what with the constant water, and the traction from the rubber wheels.You may then choose not to spin the bottle, but it will take approximately twice as long to chill your beverage.

Such is life.

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Revolutionary Cooling Systems' Cooper Cooler quickly chills room temperature beverages for a cold, refreshing drink.Just pour ice and water into the Cooper Cooler, select the container setting, and the cooler does the rest.A patented process chills by rotating beverages while simultaneously spraying them with ice water.The appliance will cool a 12 ounce beverage can from 77 degrees to 43 degrees in about 1 minute. An "extra" chill setting chills beverages to 34 degrees.The cooling process will not effect a drink's taste, composition, or cause carbonated beverages to fizz and explode upon opening.The Cooper Cooker is great for parties, road trips, dorm rooms, and office break rooms.

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Review of True Fabrications Hummingbird Ultra Wine Saver Kit

I am a bachelor and love to drink wine.Unfortunately before buying the ultra wine saver I had to either drink the whole bottle or settle for shoddy preservation from "the wine pump".The ultra wine saver really words and there is a noticeable difference between the argon sprayer and other preservation products I tried.

Thought it was a little expensive at first but once you break down the costs it isnt too bad per bottle.Also very nice packaging to make a great gift!

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Wine preserver using a patented Argon regulator.Includes three stoppers, three cartridges each good for 18 bottles.Comes gift boxed.

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6/26/2010

Review of Metrokane Houdini Lever Style Corkscrew with Foil Cutter-Velvet Black

Saw someone use one of these at a party, so I put it on my Christmas list. Great product!!!!!!! So easy to open wine now!

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The Houdini corkscrew is a popular priced lever corkscrew using the same mechanism as the Original Rabbit Corkscrew.It has a distinctive look with ergonomic curved handles and a velvet black color.The Houdini achieved 20,000 cork pulls in an independent lab test.The warranty on this item is 5 years.

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Review of Metrokane Wine and Dine Plate Set

Everyone loved them; they are a hit. I bought two sets because there are only six so we bought little bands so everyone can tell theirs apart. Great for when we don't want to do the whole sit down dinner scene. They are plastic so no need to be careful. They shipped and got here pretty fast too.

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This set of six buffet plates and six glasses with matching color accents allows guests to carry food and wine or other beverages easily with one hand.Perfect for entertaining, buffets, parties and family get-togethers-indoors or outdoors.The "custom fit" between glass and plate prevents spills, and the color coordination allows guests to identify their plates and glass by color.

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Review of ARC Alto 12-Ounce Goblet, Set of 12

I was looking for wine glasses as a gift to my mother...she wanted multipurpose (both red and white -appropriate) glasses to use for parties and entertaining.I ordered 24 glasses and when the glasses arrived, they were in the original cardboard boxes with very little padding - only a small plastic air pack and only around 1/2 of the box.One of the glasses had crumbled into tiny pieces in the box during shipping.Be aware of this when ordering...since we'd have to pay for shipping to exchange the broken set of 12, we ended up just keeping 23 intact glasses vs. the 24 I'd ordered.

Also, although these say "12 oz goblet" on the description, the actual glasses are specifically for white wine, which you'll see when you order them.

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Perfect for everyday use. This set of glasses is elegent and simple. Also a great value for a large set.

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Review of The Stem Grip Stemware Saver

I received 2 sets of StemGrip as a gift. I have friends over for wine parties all the time and it gets so tiring having to hand wash the wine glasses at the end of the night. With the "old" way, my stemware never fit into my dishwasher very well. Many times, after the dishwasher was done, I'd find them on their side with "crud" in the bowl and have to wash them by hand anyway. However, since I started using this product, I keep the posts in the DW all the time. Whenever I have wine glasses that need to be washed, I use their special clip, attach it to each glass, and slide the clip onto the StemGrip post. It keeps the wine glasses standing straight up and keeps them from knocking into each other. I've been using them for a few months and haven't had any broken stemware! It's easy, saves me time, and best of all my wine glasses come out clean and sparkly without any effort. Two Thumbs UP!

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Now it is safe to wash wine glasses goblets and champagne flutes in your dishwasher! The Stem Grip Stemware Saver securely holds your glasses in the dishwasher so you'll never have to hand wash another piece of stemware again! The Stem Grip fits over the vertical tines of most styles of dishwasher. Each glass simply clips onto the StemGrip and is securely held to prevent chipping and breaking. Stem Grip is made of rustproof heat resistant plastic and stainless steel springs. Each stemware clip can be independently removed so you can wash one glass or four.The StemGrip will hold goblets with thicker stems or flutes with thin delicate stems. Each clamp grips the stem of the glass with a non-slip silicone surface to keep your stemware secure.Note:Your dishwasher must have vertical tines or you must be able to bend the tine to a vertical position for the Stem Grip to work.

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Review of Riedel Wine Series Champagne Glass, Set of 2

I love Reidel, so I was excited to order these glasses for our new years party, but when they arrived they were so ugly! Make sure to see these before ordering because they are different then they appear in the picture and do not have a good feel.Fortunately, Amazon is amazing with returns and it was not a problem.

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Product Description:
Created by premier wineglass manufacturer Riedel Crystal, the Wine collection of stemware is lovely and eye-catching on the table and satisfying to use. Machine-blown to enhance specific wine characteristics, the series' design echoes Riedel's more expensive Vinum collection but is crafted from lead-free crystal for more accessible pricing. With bowl shapes that engage particular wine qualities, Wine glasses are also more decorative than simple styles, with sparkling facets on the stem and tiered accents. A wide range of Wine glasses are great for holiday meals, parties, and elegant daily dining.
The Wine champagne stem features a striking profile for a sophisticatedly modern presentation. Its elongated bowl is straight-sided with a subtle rounding at the base, and the design emphasizes the bouquet and effervescence of champagne or fizzy cocktails. Standing 9-3/4 inches high, the piece holds 8-1/8 ounces, comes in a set of two, and is safe in the dishwasher.

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6/25/2010

Review of Asian Contemporary Chinois Console Wine Table with Glass Rack

I love the asian pagoda inspired table top, looks fantastic in my apartment. It really looks like a show piece.

Good things about the wine rack:
*Very attractive, nice design with nice hard hard wood of a dark cherry color.
*Stemware storage: Room for 18 wine glasses to hang (so no dust develops on the inside).
*Pretty large wine storage capacity (max 27)
*Sturdy, stylish and large table top to display or store things.

Bad things about the wine rack:
*First row of wine storage to top needs to be a few inches taller. I cannot store my 9.5" tall red wine glasses (not burgundy glasses) without taking up room for wine on the first row. The stemware in the picture seem to be very short or else my glasses are very tall, I don't think stemware like Riedel would fit in addition to wine bottles on the first level. For me it cuts down wine storage by 5 bottles.
*The shipping was expensive but I don't regret buying this at all.

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Product Description:
Asian Contemporary Chinois Console Wine Table with Glass Rack
  • Dimension: 37"L x 20"W x 32"H
  • Finish: Antique Walnut
  • Material: Solid Beech Wood
  • Asian Contemporary Console Wine Table with Glass Rack
  • This elegant and uniquely styled walnut console table with wine rack and steam rack.
  • This table is a great compliment your home.
  • Accented with a beautiful line design.
  • Matching console table, side table and coffee table are available separately.
  • Assembly required.


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Review of Danesco Stainless Steel Wine Glass

What a delight these turned out to be.My wife seems to be a bit of a klutz and I sort of bought these as a joke (here honey, break these).But these things turned out to be great!They are unbreakable!They also have this thermal function I don't understand how it can work but it does.They actually keep the wine cooler longer than any glass glass I've ever used.They have become our favorite (cups as we call them).Sometimes though, if the lights are low, it's hard to tell how much is in there.They're solid, unbreakable, and they keep the wine cooler longer than any other container.Buy 'em.You'll like 'em.

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This glass is the ultimate contemporary twist to a classic wine stem shape. The brushed stainless steel will keep the wine at an even temperature, and is easy to clean.
Color/Pattern: Brushed stainless steel
Dimensions: 8"H
Materials: Stainless steel
Care: Dishwasher safe

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Review of Prodyne TW-25-W Wine and Cheese Pewter Tablecloth Weights, Set of 4

The weights are very uniquely designed with a great collection of themes.They work SO well in Palm Springs when the wind blows hard.It does take 8 of them to do the BEST job, but 4 are OK everywhere else that I know of.Prices also were just right even with shipping.

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Our attractive and functional tablecloth weights are a must for all outdoor entertaining. Made from solid heavyweight pewter, simply clip the weights around the bottom of your tablecloth to keep it from blowing in the wind.

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Review of Drop Stop Wine Pourer Pack Of 2 in Cardboard Sleeve

As an amateur oenophile of some eighteen years' experience now, I swear by these mylar drip stoppers. I don't remember where I got my first one, but ever since I discovered them, I won't pour wine without one. They are simple to use, extremely handy, and they work like a charm. Although they are mainly targeted for red wines, I use them for whites and bubblies, too. (No need to waste even a drop of the expensive stuff!) All you do is roll one up and stick it in the bottle. When you're finished, just pull it out, rinse, and it is ready to re-use. When inserted in a bottle of wine, they effectively extend the spout portion of the bottle and completely cut off the liquid flow when the bottle is raised, eliminating those annoying drips and runs. If you haven't used one, you might not think that such a big deal, but believe me, when the threat of droppage on your wife's new table cloth is completely eradicated, you'll wonder how you got along without them. Also, if you collect wine labels, this will keep the wine from running down the bottle and ruining the label (until you mess it up trying to get it off, unless you're using Wine Label Savers- Clear.) Because they are so light and unobtrusive, they have a bad habit of going south on you until you get the hang of keeping track of them. But at this low price, you can afford to go ahead and spring for two or three of the double packs, because even if you don't lose them, they do wear out (eventually) and you will no doubt have an opportunity to pour more than one wine at the same time, some time. (Besides, if they stop just one drop from getting on your new carpet or that white cotton shirt you're wearing, you've already saved the cost of a half dozen of these babies.) If you are regularly partaking of wine at home, even on a modest scale, these will be a welcome addition to your wine tasting tool box. These also make great gifts for anyone you know with a penchant for wine, as these are not all that widely known about...yet.



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Schurs patented pouring disk is a sure way to prevent dripping. Roll the mylar disk and insert it into the bottle opening. Hanging card contains 2 disks.

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Review of Vacuum Wine Saver, Extra Stoppers 10 Pkg., 10/PK

These extra stoppers are for any bottle whose contents would benefit from reduced oxidation. Use them for juice, ice tea, sauces, ecc.



Looking at the reviews of this an other Vacuvin products, you see reports that are deeply contradictory. It's interesting that there is such a divergence of experience with such a simple product. The ideas behind Vacuvin are pretty simple.
First, air is the enemy of an open bottle of wine. Bacteria in the air want to turn alcohol into vinegar. The air itself oxidizes and dulls the taste of all but the most robust wines.
Second, you can remove some of the air with a simple pump and thereby slow down the rate at which wine deteriorates.

Why then, do we have both no-star and five-star reactions to this product?
Maybe the biggest source of disagreement is expectations. Vacuvin slows the deterioration of wine in the bottle, but it doesn't stop it.

Another possible reason for all the disagreement might be a question of temperature. The biochemical reactions that kill your wine are temperature sensitive. They proceed faster when the wine is warm and slow down when it's cool. Putting a pumped-out bottle in the refrigerator or wine cooler will slow down the spoilage processes and make Vacuvin more effective.
A third issue is the way the wine is handled before the Vacuvin plug goes in. If wine has a lot of air dissolved in it by being poured from decanter to bottle, there's no system that will keep it fresh.

For more info on wine storage, check out my book, New Short Course in Wine,The

--Lynn Hoffman, author of New Short Course in Wine,The and bang BANG: A Novel from Kunati Books.

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The Wine Saver works by pumping the air out of open bottles of wine, preventing oxidation from destroying the wine's taste and aroma, keeping your wine in perfect condition until that last drop. Allows a shelf life of up to 14 days.

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6/24/2010

Review of "Born to Shop" Wine Glass Charms form 'that wine is mine' - 1429P

These wine charms are exactly what I had hoped they would be. They are detailed and quite unique as opposed to other offerings found locally. The wire rings are sturdy and of a standard size that will fit just about any wine glass stem. The only issue is that they are quite pricey for what they are. I also bought the other set from "Wine Essentials - Ahoy! Collection". Ahoy! Collection, Painted Wine Charms, 'that wine is mine' Same review for both sets.

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This Born to Shop wine charm collection celebrates the wonderful art of shopping. Since each set has six unique, individual charms, you can easily identify your glass by the charm attached around its stem. As they say, "Shop, Drop, and Roll!".Includes: * Gift box charm * Credit card charm * Purse charm * Sunglasses charm * Shopping bag charm * High Heel Boots shoe charmFrom "That Wine is Mine!".Pick up two, three, or more sets for larger gatherings.

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Review of Emerson FR24SL 8 Bottles Wine Cooler with Thermal Glass Door, Stainless Steel

It took less than a year for the cooler's performance to deteriorate where it could not reach the target temperature anymore and it keeps getting worse with time. Avoid it, it just isn't worth the aggravation.

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Emerson 8 Bottle Wine Cooler with Thermal Glass Door holds up to 8 Bottles (13 Max). With Environment friendly flush back design it creates low noise and vibration free environment. Thermoelectric cooling system with temperature glass door makes it advanced heat disipation system. With LCD display, interior light and adjustable level legs makes easy to operate the cooler at home or anywhere you need it.

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Review of Double-Walled Stainless Steel Wine Cooler - Fine Stainless Steel Barware for Your Enjoyment

I bought this as a gift for my boyfriend.He was happy with the stainless steel appearance but was not quite sure the best way to utilize it.He stored it in the freezer but that did not much to keep the bottle chilled.He finally just starting putting ice in the bottom and around the bottle.It works but maybe not as good as others.

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Enjoy your fine wine chilled with this elegant stainless steel wine cooler. Just chill your favorite wine in the refrigerator, then take it out and place it in the wine cooler to enjoy it at your table. The double-walled helps to keep the wine temperature cool for hours. It does not require any additional ice and there is no need to refrigerate the cooler in advance. Each piece is shipped in a handy non-woven draw-string pouch. Make excellent wedding, housewarming, holiday and party gift. One year limited warranty. Combine shipping and save!

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Review of Lenox "Tuscany Harvest" Red Wine, Set of 4

I love these glasses. I never thought I'd like stemless wine glasses, but these are classy and add color to the table. However, I made the mistake of putting them in the dishwasher, and now they are discolored. There are what looks like water spots on them, but they don't come off. Be sure to hand wash these glasses if you get them.

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Raise a glass or four to the beauty of the sunset with this richly hued set of 4. With each glass featuring a color of the Tuscan sky at dusk, these stemless crystal glasses look lush in any light.

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Review of Screwpull Lever Model Replacement Screws

We've had a Rabbit Screwpull for over 10 years. In the past couple of years it's been getting harder and harder to pull corks out of wine bottles with our Rabbit. Simply replacing the screw pull part did the trick (and it only took a couple seconds). Now our Rabbit Screwpull is just like new.

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Lever Models Replacement Screw - "Extra strong teflon coated screw guarantees 2000 Openings before replacement is needed.

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6/23/2010

Review of Winsome Newport Expandable Wine Bar

The bar is exactly as pictured.I put it together myself and didn't have too much of a problem.It can be a little awkward at some points because of the hinged pieces swinging around, so be careful that it doesn't smash a finger.I don't think it can support too much weight, but it is pretty sturdy.

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Our Newport Wine Bar with expandable top is made of solid wood and finished in walnut color.It stores 9 bottles of wine, has a shelf with stemware holder, an accessory drawer with satin finish pull.When extra space is needed, there are two folding dro

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Review of Wine Making Equipment Kit

This is a reasonably good quality equipment kit for making the standard 6 gallon wine kits.

The kit comes with a 6 gal carboy (large clear bottle shown) but for making wine from raw ingredients, a carboy matching the size of the batch to be made (usually 1 gal or 5 gal) will also be needed.

In addition to what is included with the kit, the following will be needed: 30 - standard 750ml used or new wine bottles (not the screw cap type), a very small $2 package of meta bisulfite ( 1/4 teaspoon per 6 gal batch will be used), a 4" funnel, one or two 2L clean soda bottles for the cleaner, a $15 thermometer capable of reading from 32-120 degrees F. (the juice must usually be in the 60-80 degrees range for fermentation to occur), a bucket to catch overflow when bottling, and a wine degasser $20 (a long rod with fins on the end that is used with an electric drill to remove CO2).Cardboard wine boxes with dividers are helpful to hold empty bottles and the full ones awaiting corks.

Hand corkers, like the one included with this kit, are hard to use. After making a few batches a floor corker may become attractive - the $60 plastic jaw floor corker works great.

The Better Bottle plastic carboy included with this kit is a definitely better than a glass one.It won't add off flavors, is much lighter than a glass one and won't shatter.It is helpful, but not essential, to have a second $28 plastic carboy, a $2 airlock and a $2 stopper (bung).

The included powdered cleaner/sanitizer (usually "1-Step" or "Easy Clean") is all that is needed for bottles and equipment as long they are diligently cleaned immediately before and immediately after they are used. Mix about 2L at a time and don't save or reuse it. Rinsing is not required. An extra $3 bottle brush mounted on an electric drill will make bottle cleaning a snap.

Avoid detergents and bleach because they will permanently impart their flavors to the plastic equipment and then to your wine.The are also difficult to completely rinse off of glass and metal.

The included racking cane (a hooked plastic tube) works but a $12 auto-siphoning racking cane would be a big improvement.

Starting off with a white wine kit will allow you to see more of what's going on and help you perfect the task of siphoning the wine without sucking up the solids. For those who can't wait several months to begin tasting, white wine also tastes better when very young.

In summary, with the addition a few missing parts and a little tweaking, this equipment kit is a good start for those interested in making modest sized batches of wine from wine juice kits. If you intend to make wine from raw ingredients, you will need gain a fuller understanding of what the recipe requires to determine if the kit is complete.







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This versatile equipment kit accommodates the winemaker using fresh fruit, grape juices and concentrates as well as those using winemaking kits. This kit contains equipment only, it does not include any Ingredients. If you are needing ingredients too, please click on the link above to see all The Home Brewery Products.  The Equipment Kit includes: 7.9 gallon Plastic Wide Mouth Fermenter with a Lid; 6 gallon Better Bottle Plastic Carboy with Stopper; Airlock; Hydrometer; Racking Tube with anti-sediment tip; 5 ft Flexible Tubing; Bottle Filler; Carboy and Bottle Washer with a faucet adapter; Easy Double Lever Corker; 30 Wine Corks; Starter Booklet; and Sanitizer.

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Review of Metrokane Rabbit Bordeaux/Cabernet/Merlot Wine Glasses, Set of 2

We bought some white wine glasses a while back and the Metrokane Rabbits were truly beautiful.We use them 10:1 over our Reidels.After my wife broke ANOTHER Reidel burgundy glass, I ordered these.They are HUUUUGE.I'm very serious when I say that an entire bottle of wine would easily fit into one of these glasses (with room to spare!)There is nothing attractive about THESE monsters and storage is a big issue (literally.)They would make a fine fish bowl!

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Hand-blown crystal wine glasses with exclusive advantages that other wine glasses can't match.Glasses are blown in Turkey of lead-free Crystalline quartz.Etched with the Rabbit symbol of quality assurance, the Glass is colorless with exceptional clarity and brightness. -A tasting lip on every glass...This graceful outward curve to the rim of the glass is functional.It enhances the appreciation of wine and champagne by directing it to the front palate. Super-size red wine glasses (33 and 34 oz.)-This is the extravagant size favored by wine connoisseurs, because their high surface evaporation rate fully releases a red wine's bouquet.Bowls of Bordeaux and Burgundy glasses are shaped to emphasize the merits of those wines.

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Review of 28-bottle Wine Rack - Beechwood

We were looking for a practical, reasonably priced wine rack.We purchased this wine rack and it was exactly what we were looking for.The design is simple but the quality is good and the rack is sturdy.I would definitely recommend this product.

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Holding 28 bottles without taking up much floor space, this wine rack is perfect for those trying to conserve space. Its simple, clean design will fit in anywhere. WxDxH: 18,5 x 10,2 x 37

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Review of Tritan Diva Cabernet/Merlot/Bordeaux Wine Glasses (Set of 6

I love the shape and clarity of these glasses.However, their claim of being hard to break is greatly exaggerated.Two have already broken - one after falling 4 inches from the dishrack to the counter.My Eisch and Riedel glasses have not suffered the same fate.

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Tritan Diva wine glasses are crystal-clear goblets and developed with a perfect shaped for Cabernet, Merlot and Bordeaux wine. Packaged as a set of 6, these wine glasses are far stronger than ordinary crystal, and technologically superior because theyĆ¢€™re based on much rarer and more expensive titanium instead of lead.Dishwasher safe, they will not dull, cloud or break easily. Revolutionary in design, Tritan Diva wine glasses are very thin lead-free crystal that chimes when tapped, belying its super strength.Size: 11"H, 25-9/10 oz.

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6/22/2010

Review of The Distinguished Collection--Deluxe Wood Wine Gift Set

This gift set is really wonderful, it has everything you need for a wine outing and looks classy!

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These deluxe, luxury gift sets come complete with all the tools required by the serious wine connoisseur. Cased in polished, solid wood boxes.

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Review of Oenophilia Label Lift

An excellent product for the wine lover who loves to try new wines! Great to keep handy in your bag when eating out at restaurants, and if you save the labels it's easy to find those wines again! There is a trick to using them - you have to leave the label-off on the bottle for a while and rub a hard object over the entire label area to remove air bubbles and make sure it adheres to the label properly (think of applying contact paper to a schoolbook). Pull slowly and from the edges, stopping if it starts to tear - only the top layer of the label will come off (the lower layer of paper from the label stays adhered to the bottle). Save the white backing & reapply it to the label-off after use for easier non-stick storage.

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Perfect for the wine lover, this Oenophilia Label Lift offers a great way to remove and save your wine labels. Label Lift splits the printed surface of the paper from the adhesive backing leaving a laminated label to place into wine journals. Contents of this pack will remove 10 labels, and it makes a great gift.

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Review of Riedel Vivant White Wine Glasses Set of 4

I think these are a great idea from Riedel and Target. You get really good quality crystal glasses which may not be as impressive as the company's other more expensive ranges, but are pefectly fine for every day use, and a lot better than many store brands. If you want good wine glasses but don't want to spend a fortune, this Riedel range should work out great.

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White wine is right at home in this glass. The perfectly shaped bowl highlights the complex aromas. The narrow design delivers thewine to the center of the tongue. There, acidity and fruit flavors play together nicely. Set of 4 white wine glasses from the Riedel Vivant collection. Each 8-1/8H" glass holds 12.38 oz. Crafted of lead-free Tyrol crystal. Hand wash.

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Review of True Fabrications Used Wine Oak Barrel Stemware Rack and Holder (made from recycled and used wine barrels)

Just gorgeous!! VERY BIG. Was purchased as a gift for a friend who has a vineyard motif to her dining area. Looks FANTASTIC in it. Very heavy and build very well.Highly recommend.

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This line of True Fabrications barrel products are made from real oak used wine barrels that have been used in the production of wine for 2-5 years.Smell the aroma of aged wines from the heart of wine making country in California.

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Review of Oenophilia Coutale Sommeliers Corkscrew

My husband is 70 and has opened many bottles of wine with many types of corkscrews, really. This corkscrew is the best he or I have ever used, and the price is unbeatable! Why? The whole thing is made with lightweight, strong metal. All of the folding parts operate easily (no broken finger nails). the quality of the parts (screw, hinges, knife, lever, and handle) are top notch and the stampings/castings are precisely accurate. The 2-step pull-up method handles difficult corks easily and is very easy to use, even for me, but if you prefer you can use the 1-step.The best part is the action which is totally opposite to standard corkscrews. With the bottle standing on a table, you push down instead of pulling up on the handle, which is an easier action and results in a smooth cork removal with no chance of slopping or spilling the wine if there is a lurch, which sometimes occurs with the pull-up type of corkscrew. Everyone, including us (grey-beards included) will appreciate the easy and efficient push-down action. Simply a GREAT corkscrew! And they make wonderful gifts.

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Open your favorite vino with ease with this Oenophilia Coutale Sommeliers Corkscrew, a remarkable remake of the traditional waiter's corkscrew. Simply screw the Teflon worm into the bottle, position the boot then gently press the handle down. This corkscrew features a curved serrated blade and Teflon-coated spiral for effortless cork extraction.

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6/21/2010

Review of Spectrum 49010 Wine Tree, 4-Bottle, Black

Solid construction, holds 4 bottles in just a few square inches of counter space, well designed, looks nice with just about any kind of decor. Great for a small kitchen. I always have more bottles of wine then I have rack space for and my house and kitchen are small.This was just perfect to add a little more storage space for bottles of wine

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Spectrum is a company that does the small stuff great. Their items are made of better plastics, heavier steel, thicker powder coating, and stronger castings. Spectrum inspects every piece before it leaves their factory, so you know you'll always get top quality products. Add character and style to your kitchen with the Wine Storage Tree by Spectrum. It securely cradles 4 bottles on its black branches. The unique positioning of the bottles provides for easy identification. Easy to clean and has reduced possibility of dust accumulation. This wine rack will complement any decor. 12-inch H by 7-1/2-inch W by 6-3/8-inch D.

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Review of Baker's Style Wine and Glass Rack

I really like it!! I purchased this as a baking rack because the baking ones are more expensive and this does pretty much what I need. It was fairly simple to put together. My husband and I did it in about 30 minutes. It seems very sturdy and is holding a lot of my kitchen appliances without wobbling. Overall I really like it. I think it's well worth the price. I paid $75 or something like that plus shipping.

This is for sale by multiple sellers. You should add them all to your cart and see who is charging the least when you combine cost and shipping. Some sellers charge a very low price to hook you and then a lot for shipping.



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Open "baker's rack" design enhances home's decor! This stylish and functional unit has cradles for ten wine bottles, a rack for ten stemmed glasses and three spacious shelves for storage or display.Wood and metal. (Items on rack not included.) Assembly required. 24" x 16" x 68" high.

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Review of Pedrini Wine & Bar 2-Pack Bottle Stoppers

The wine stoppers are nicely made,

BUT THEY DO NOT PROVIDE AN AIRTIGHT SEAL FOR MOST BOTTLES.

It appears that the part of the stopper which expands only comes out a little, so there is next to no air seal, and you can pull the stopper out of the bottle with little or no effort.It is not airtight.I have seen cheaper wine stoppers for under a dollar which are 10 times better.

Very disappointed....

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Pedrini's Wine and Bar selection is dedicated to the Art of Drinking!The unmistakable Pedrini design uses the brilliance of steel with stylish silver colour accents and becomes the perfect companion of the magic and friendly atmosphere of your home bar.Bottle stopper, super sealer, set of two.

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Review of Polycarbonate White Wine Glasses Set of 4

These wine glasses are great! I recently ordered a set of 4 and have just returned to order another set. They are amazingly clear and look just like real glass yet they are remarkably light and durable. And the best thing about them - you don't have to worry about your guest breaking your really nice wine glasses! Great for entertaining house guest, taking to the beach or taking them out on the boat...I highly recommend them...

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Perfect for Chablis, Chardonnay, or any other white wine - great for lighter reds, too. Made from unbreakable polycarbonate plastic, these wine glasses will provide years of enjoyment. (Please note: "one-piece" wine glasses have an extremely fine (almost unnoticable) side seam, which is due to the manufacturing process). 7 7/8" tall x 3 7/8" diameter. Dishwasher safe (top rack, regular or normal cycles only, no heat-dry cycle).

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Review of Food & Wine Matching Two Sided Wheel

This is really an indispensable tool to have for wine matching.I own at least 10 books on food and wine pairings and I've turned to this wheel more times than all those books combined.It is two sided.The red side gives suggestions for main courses.It's divided around the margins by chicken, duck, egg, fish, ham, lamb, pork, shellfish, turkey, veal, vegetarian, game, beef, cheeses.You turn the wheel to the main entree and there are 2 different wine suggestions.Choice #1 is for everyday meals so I'm assuming a less expensive bottle of wine while choice #2 is a recommendation for special occasions, hence more expensive.

The green side is special meals and side dishes.Your choices in the margins are hot stuff, mushrooms, pasta, popcorn, salads, sausages, sushi, asian, artichokes, asparagus, barbecue, chines, chocolate, and foie gras.Again, you spin the wheel to your specific item and there are 2 choices.Choice #1 being the everday pick and choice #2 being the special occasion pick.

If you want to learn more check out their website, www.wineloverspage.com , it has a wine lovers discussion board, help with food and wine pairings, etc.It's really a great website.If you want to learn more about wine in general I would recommend Gary Vaynerchuk's website, www.tv.winelibrary.com . He has some great videos to help you with tasting, picking, sniffing wines, etc.

If you want a book to help learning about food and wine pairings I would suggest The Wine Club: A Month-by-Month Guide to Learning About Wine with Friends.It's a great book and each month is divided into a different varietal with menus to match.Another great book is This Food, That Wine.Hope that helps.

This wheel is indispensable to even just keep in the car so on the way home, spouse calls and says we're having sausages on the grill you pull out your handy, dandy wheel and viola! You stop and pick up a bottle of Alsatian Riesling.It's that simple.Cheers!

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A colorful two-sided wheel that matches the right wine to any food. From Chinese to chocolate, just spin the dial and discover the perfect matching wine. Translucent cover protects the wheel. Free display with purchase of 36 wheels

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