Review of Vinotemp 32 Bottle Wine Cellar

I was pleased with the unit for the first two years I owned it, but then it stopped cooling.I called Vinotemp and they basically said I was on my own - they would not even try to help me find someone in my area to repair it.I can't find anyone reputable to even look at it.I wish I had spent a little extra money and gotten a better brand that could be repaired.

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Product Description:
Enjoy your favorite reds and whites after chilling them in this black wine cellar. A classic, slender design allows the unit to fit in the same space as most common kitchen trash compactors. The wine cellar features front venting as well, so you can choose to build it into cabinets or leave it freestanding. Product Features:

• Digital temperature controls with LED display let you select the desired temperature
• 6 chrome wire racks allow you to organize wines by type
• Interior light shows off your collection and aids you in finding specific bottles
• Dual-paned thermal glass door offers excellent insulation and allows you to view your collection and select a wine before opening the door
• Black exterior easily coordinates with most dcor
• Reversible door hinge allows you to place the unit wherever you like
• Dimensions: 24.8"l x 15"w x 34.3"h
• Weight: 77 lb.

(Model VT-TC32BLK)

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Review of Vinotemp VT-6TEDS Thermo-Electric Digital 6-Bottle Wine Chiller, Black and Stainless

Also agree that the factory packaging is sub-par. My unit arrived with the cabinet very slightly skewed ( you have to look pretty hard to notice it), and needed to use the leveling feet to sit it straight. Nevertheless, a fine little unit which looks great on the countertop, holds the set-point temperature perfectly, and makes absolutely no noise whatsoever.

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Product Description:
Keep up to six bottles properly chilled with this compact freestanding wine chiller. The unit's innovative thermo-electric cooling system, which involves very few moving parts, delivers ultra-quiet, energy-efficient operation and protects wine from unnecessary vibration. More importantly, thermo-electric cooling does not use ozone-depleting chemicals such as CFC's or HCFC's, which means it's better for the environment. In addition, the wine-cooling unit's dual-paned glass door provides better UV protection and better insulation properties for enhanced energy efficiency. Other highlights include a maximum ambient room temperature of 77 degrees F, easy push-button controls, digital temperature display, and sturdy wire shelf racking for individual bottle storage. Two pull-out chrome shelves are included. Attractively housed in a black cabinet with stainless-steel trim, the wine chiller measures 19-3/4 by 10-1/8 by 14-7/8 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Review of American Lighting LVPX80BK 120-Volt Under Cabinet Xenon Puck Lighting Kit, 4 Pack, Black

I understand that these are not very expensive items, but they simply fail at an unacceptable rate.Two out of the six I purchased have now failed.What's worse is that the failure mechanism is not repairable.I took one apart to see what went wrong, after all it was not working anyway.I found that the socket that the bulb plugs into is so poorly designed, that eventually (a few months after installation) it will fail, even if you don't touch it - I mean the socket, not the bulb.This is poorly engineered garbage.Don't waste your money.If it was free, I wouldn't pay the shipping.As an aside, while they are working, the 20 watt xenon light is great for undercounter kitchen lighting, it's just the fixture - from American (made in China) Lighting - that blows.

August, 2009 update:I was sent two extras as replacements so I now own 8 units.Only two are still working.Much credit to the engineers at American Lighting for creating such a reliable failure mechanism.

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XENON 4-PUCK LIGHT KIT - Surface mount height: 1-3/8" ~ Recess mount height: 1/2"diameter: 2-5/8" ~ Twist-off lens cover for easy lamp replacement ~ Ventilation pins provide airflow ~ Link up to 10 units together ~ Includes: 6 ft. power cord with slide-on plug ~ (3) 12" extensions & (4) 20 watt Xenon bulbs ~ Blister pack

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Review of Screwpull Classic Travel Corkscrew, Black

I got this for my spouse (as well as the non-travel style one) to replace a similar (off brand) that broke. He prefers using these Screwpull brand corkscrews. He appreciates that there is a very long screw thread so that when there is a cork that has broken this style of corkscrew always works. I'm not as thrilled, since in my smaller hands, everything feels more floppy, so I prefer the old-style heavy corkscrews that sit on top and have the 'wings'. But, when the cork crumbles on an old bottle, now we have no trouble extracting it instead of having to push it into the bottle.


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Just as there's nothing better than a bottle of wine at the beach, cabin, or campground; there's nothing worse than being stuck without a corkscrew. The travel corkscrew from Screwpull is not only compact and lightweight; it's a sophisticated tool friends will covet. Not only does this clever corkscrew take the work out of cork removal for effortless bottle opening, it now automatically twists the cork off the screw as well. To open, simply pull the handle and the durable Teflon screw drives precisely into the cork's center. Push lightly the other way and the cork climbs effortlessly out of the bottle. Then, while holding the corkscrew panels (and not the cork); pull the handle again and--voila, the device pushes the cork off the screw unscathed! Pinch down on the sides to keep the cork from falling off, and reinsert it with the same ease. Finally, fold up the corkscrew and pack it away.

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Review of Mission style Wine Rack

It was a little difficult to assemble, but it looks good and is very sturdy.A good deal for the price.

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Not only is this piece functional for storage, it also has a handsome style. It's easy to coordinate with your decor.Carefully crafted with a solid hardwood frame and durable hardwood veneer, this wine rack offers structural integrity and years of dependable performance. Each piece is sanded and finished by hand in a lustrous hue. Place an order today. Actual size is 28 BOTTLES

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Review of 18" Utensil Rack

This kitchen rack is of thick and dense metal so it can hold a lot of weighty things, as long as it's anchored well into the wall.Yet, the screws provided were accompanied by sleeves which allowed for a solid hold on the rack above my stove.

The large-enough S-type hooks are quite useful, whether for pots, pans or utensils.My rack holds an 8-inch skillet, several utensils, potholders and a metal strainer.

Though I've only had the rack up for about three weeks, it's gotten lots of use.In that time, the matte black finish seems very durable and is quite attractive when set in contrast to my white kitchen appliances, but I think it'd look just as good with any color scheme.

In my book, this rack is a cost-worthy item since it does its job exactly as I'd imagined, looks nice, and appears to weather heavy use quite well.

Also, I bought the longer version of the same rack and have it hanging on an adjacent wall.I'm just as pleased with that purchase, too.

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Product Description:
This Bar Rack was manufactured in the United States from the Best quality American Steel.

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Review of Vinotemp VT-12TEDS Thermo-Electric Digital 12-Bottle Wine Chiller, Black and Stainless

I did a lot of research on different wine cellars before I finally settled on this one.Each product I reviewed did have its trade offs.With this particular item, it is true--larger bottles may not fit as easily.

However, this particular wine cellar was extremely quiet, is not overly large, will fit 12 normal size bottles (or just a little less with bigger bottles) and just looks good.

Since I do not necessarily always have 12 bottles in stock at home, the size of the bottles do not affect me that much.As to the shelves sliding all the way out, again...it doesn't make that much of a difference to me since I usually know which wines are on which shelves and haven't needed to slide them out except maybe twice.

For the price, the size, the look, and the extreme quietness...this is a great purchase.


UPDATE:Mine just died tonight too! It was perfect for me, but I noticed over the past few weeks, the temperature displayed had crept up to 60 (I thought I had it set for 55).I just figuredI needed to reduce the temperature, but when I would press the down button, the display would show me that I already had it set pretty low.Then tonight, all on its own, it would beep every 10 minutes or so...and then would not beep at all for a couple of hours at a time. I figured I better look up whether the beeps were a warning sign or anything. Don't know if the beeps were a built-in warning or not. But after re-reading a few more reviews here on Amanzon, I figured I'd better check the back filter.It was dirty, but nothing unheard of.Besides, I had purposely kept the side vents completely unblocked.There should have been plenty of air flow.Apparently not.Just moments after replacing the back filter, the fridge made one last beep...the display went dead...and I just keep hearing a slight tapping noise (other people described it as a ticking).Defeated, I came back up here to update my review.I loved it but 16 months seems a little short.But at least it lasted longer than some of my companions' fridges here.

Update Update:I too called Costco after reading a few others' reviews.They took it back no problem.God bless Costco!

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Product Description:
Keep up to 12 bottles properly chilled with this freestanding wine chiller. The unit's innovative thermo-electric cooling system, which involves very few moving parts, protects wine from unnecessary vibration. More importantly, thermo-electric cooling does not use ozone-depleting chemicals such as CFC's or HCFC's, which means it's better for the environment. In addition, the wine-cooling unit's dual-paned glass door provides better UV protection and better insulation properties for enhanced energy efficiency. Other highlights include a maximum ambient room temperature of 77 degrees F, easy push-button controls, digital temperature display, and sturdy shelf racking for individual bottle storage. Three pull-out chrome shelves are included. Attractively housed in a black cabinet with stainless-steel trim, the wine chiller measures 21-3/4 by 13-1/2 by 18-5/16 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Review of Avanti WC3201D 32-Bottle Built-in Wine Cooler, Black

I bought this model for my remodeled kitchen. I would not recommend anybody to get this one. It's very noisy. I tried and tried to balance the frig as recommended to reduce the noise; but to no avail. If you sleep in a room next to your kitchen, you will hear it at night.

No, don't buy this one.

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Product Description:
Avanti expands its popular line of under counter wine coolers with the WC3201D 32 bottle under counter wine cellar with lock and digital controls. Avanti expands its popular line of under counter wine coolers with the WC3201D 32 bottle under counter wine cellar with lock and digital controls. This wine cooler has a fan to vent through the front of the unit, so you can truly install this wine refrigerator built-in flush to your cabinetry. The WC3201D wine cooler features one touch digital control for red, white, and sparkling wine. This under counter wine cooler comes with a lock and has a tempered glass door with an attractive platinum trim and a professional style brushed chrome handle. The slide-out chrome shelves and soft interior lighting highlight the best of your wine collection and store them in optimum conditions. Comes with a 1 year warranty for parts and labor and 5 years for parts on the compressor. Measures approximately 15W x 24H x 34L.

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Review of Vinotemp VT-28TEDS Thermo-Electric Digital 28-Bottle Wine Chiller, Black and Stainless

Prior to purchase I had read various reviews about the unit's inability to properly cool. Despite the warning, I went ahead, hoping for better luck, as the unit had the best combination of price/capacity.I decided the best approach was to give the unit a trial run by getting it at my local target so that I could return it if it didn't work.I purchased a refrigerator thermometer along with it just to keep it honest. Sure enough, the unit was only able to knock about 10 degrees off of the ambient temperature, despite brazenly claiming to be at 56 degrees.
On the plus side, it was indeed quiet and sleek looking but it would've been nice to have some more cooling capability. For my purposes, however, this was fine.My intent was to prevent exposure to heat and I grew to like drinking my reds at about 65 degrees.
Flash forward one year and last night I reached into my cooler to find the bottles warm. A check of the thermometer showed that the inside of my vinotemp was now the balmiest spot in the house at 78 degrees. I tried cleaning the filter, unplugging etc. and once restarted the unit whirrs away uselessly; mindlessly warming the inside bottles. For $200, all I was able to coax out of this thing was a year of disingenuous underperformance.

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Product Description:
Keep up to 28 bottles properly chilled with this freestanding wine chiller. The unit's innovative thermo-electric cooling system, which involves very few moving parts, delivers ultra-quiet, energy-efficient operation and protects wine from unnecessary vibration. More importantly, thermo-electric cooling does not use ozone-depleting chemicals such as CFC's or HCFC's, which means it's better for the environment. In addition, the wine-cooling unit's dual-paned glass door provides better UV protection and better insulation properties for enhanced energy efficiency. Other highlights include easy push-button controls, digital temperature display, and sturdy wire shelf racking for individual bottle storage, as well as a maximum ambient room temperature of 77 degrees F and normal temperature fluctuation of 5 degrees to prevent excessive cycling. Six pull-out chrome shelves are included. Attractively housed in a black cabinet with stainless-steel trim, the wine chiller measures 22 by 18-1/4 by 28-1/2 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Review of Built Wine Bottle Drip Collars, Black and Cranberry Red, Set of 2

I like these for picnics and casual parties. They are cute, work fine and are washable. Also inexpensive, so it isn't a big deal if I leave it somewhere. Makes a cute gift paired with a matching wine tote. Just be careful not to hold the drip collar while pouring, or the bottle could slip.

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Tired of drippy wine bottles? The Built NY pack of two wine bottle drip collars in black and cranberry red is the answer to your problem! These handy little drip colors stops wine in its tracks from sliding down the side of your bottle onto your table. Utilitarian and functional these high-design Built NY drip collars provide color and design at your fingertips. Both drip collars are made of neoprene and are machine washable. Only from Built NY.

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Review of Haier HBCN05EBB 96-Can/46-Bottle Wine and Beverage Center, Black

This Haier model is the super-economy solution for people who want to keep 40 bottles of wine at a constant temperature. Positve features: inexpensive, relatively light to move, quiet operations, attractive exterior. Negative features: does not hold 46 bottles as advertised, no temperature gauge, inexpensive parts.

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Keep your drinks right where you want them, within arm's reach!It's time to stop running back and forth to the kitchen for refreshments when you can have them in every room of the house.This unit, one of Haier's full line of beverage centers, holds 96 (12oz) cans or 46 bottles of wine.These drinks are held securely in place on six full-width black vinyl-coated wire shelves. You can choose the precise level of cooling with an adjustable thermostat, while the automatic defrost feature makes it virtually maintenance free. Think about that comfortable hangout spot in your house the place where people congregate, chat, and relax.Wouldn't it be nice to have cold drinks on hand and nearby for those get-togethers?Keeping this Haier beverage center in the den or game room could be the ticket for turning a nice place to relax into the ultimate hangout. Wouldn't it be nice to have refreshments right there with you whenever you take a breather?Keep cool and hydrated by storing sports drinks and other refreshments nearby so you can get a better workout. What about the home bar?Rather than leaving wine bottles on countertops or stashed into the home refrigerator, a beverage center is the perfect piece to complete a classy home bar.Wine and beer will be chilled and ready, right where you need it. Let's not forget about the kitchen!Get the clutter out of your main refrigerator by removing scattered soda and juice cans, and beer and wine.Keep them organized and handy in this beverage center, and make room in the family refrigerator for your home cooking. A Haier beverage center adds a sophisticated touch to any room.

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Review of Danby DWC172BL 1.8-Cu.Ft. 17-Bottle Counter-Top Wine Cooler, Black

This reasonably priced, sturdy refrigerator seems to be doing the job it advertised.A great value for this discounted price, it is also an attractive item for your kitchen, bar or pantry.I don't know if they had Houdini doing the counting, though...I cannot possibly imagine how one could configure it into holding SEVENTEEN (!) bottles of wine!

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Danby's DWC172BL 1.8 Cu. Ft. 17-Bottle Counter-Top Wine Cooler is a compact wine cooler that takes up little space but offers big storage. The counter top design provides a convenient and economical alternative to chilling wine in the fridge. The molded scratch-resistant worktop provides additional storage for accessories.The all black cabinet and tempered glass door with reversible hinge will suit almost any decor.

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Review of GE Profile : PWR04FANBS 20in Wine Center, 29 Bottle Capacity - Stainless Steel and Black

The only bad thing i can say about this item is that one of the rubber foots/feet came off when putting the item into its area. It was resolved by just putting the foot back where it broke from and it doesnt wobble or anything. I dont know if they sell replacement feet or not but it wasnt worth my time trying to get it fixed when i had it for 2 hours.

This unit is wonderful to look at and i enjoy the large size and the ability to look into the fridge and seeing all my wonderful bottles of wine! The racks only really hold the normal sized bottles and not the large ones or some of my champagne bottles. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE how open bottles can still be put back into the fridge without spilling or leaking (by not being on its side but at an angle), but that was the biggest selling point for me with this fridge. I looked for others and could not find any with this feature under 1k.

A drawback: the door doesnt quite seem to open far enough to easily allow the racks to come out. Not a big deal but could be for some people.

Another possible drawback: when the fridge was first turned on it kind of had a whining "fridge running" kind of noise that was louder than the normal fridge. That went away and now has the same sounds as my normal fridge does when it turns on to keep the temperature.


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Product Description:
PWR04FANBS - GE Profile(TM) Deluxe Wine Chiller

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Review of Amco Swing-A-Way 757BK Wing Corkscrew, Black

I love this wine opener. I even tease other family members about their shoddy, flimsy openers (they'll be getting these as birthday gifts)! Everybody covets this one. It is very sturdy and, dare I say, an engineering marvel. :-)

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The swing-a-way corkscrew from amco was designed with the finest precision to easily open corked bottles.Spiral is made of hardened steel and will not bend or break.Can be used on traditional and synthetic corks.

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Review of Haier HVTS08ABB 8-Bottle Capacity Wine Cellar With Touchscreen Control, Black

The Haier HVTS08ABB 8-Bottle Wine Cellar is fairly light weight, compact, and easy to program. However, it is quite loud while operating. It produces a constant high-pitch whine, which increases in volume intermittently as the unit works to maintain temperature.If you are going to place it in the basement or in a spare room where it will be away from people, then it is a good purchase. If you plan to place your wine cooler in the kitchen or any room where people regularly spend time, then I would suggest you invest in a quieter unit.

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Product Description:
Stores Up To 8 Bottles; Touchscreen Control; Perfect For Both Red & White Wines; Features Double Pane Insulated Glass Door With Black Trim/Black Cabinet; Variable 46Deg -65Deg F With Led Temperature Readout;2 Full-Width Chrome Storage Racks; Soft Interior Light; Recessed Handle; Vibration Free, Ultra-Quiet Thermal Electric Cooling

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Review of Vinotemp VT-21TEDS Thermo-Electric Digital Dual-Zone 21-Bottle Wine Chiller, Black and Stainless

I had a very good experience. The product arrived perfect and fast. The temperature seems to be very constant/stable. The problem is to storage sparkling wine. The only shelf that fits this kind of bottle is thebottom one (where I storage my red wine, so is warmer). Other than that, I am very satisfied with the product.

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Accommodating up to 21 bottles, this freestanding wine chiller features two zones that can be individually set for accurately controlling the temperature of both red and white wine. Its innovative thermo-electric cooling system, which involves very few moving parts, delivers ultra-quiet, energy-efficient operation and protects wine from unnecessary vibration. More importantly, thermo-electric cooling does not use ozone-depleting chemicals such as CFC's or HCFC's, which means it's better for the environment. In addition, the wine-cooling unit's dual-paned glass door provides better UV protection and better insulation properties for enhanced energy efficiency. Other highlights include a digital display with push-button operation, wood pull-out shelves, and an easy-to-clean design. Attractively housed in a black cabinet with stainless-steel trim, the wine chiller measures 21-1/2 by 13-1/2 by 32-1/8 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Review of Screwpull Lever Model with Foil Cutter and Replacement Screw, Black

if you have never used one and drink wine.... buy one and experience the ease of use!!

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Screwpull Compact Lever Model, foilcutter and replacement screw is a perfect balance of function and form.The Screwpull Lever Models have inspired enthusiasts and competitors alike.Still the standout, its resilient non-stick screw and easily leveraged ergonomic form ensure effortless wine opening for years.A promise backed by an unrivaled 10-year guarantee.Screwpull created the original Lever model.

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Review of Cuisinart Wing Corkscrew, Black

This product is very good quality, my only regret is that I didn't notice before I purchased it that it doesn't have a bottle opener at the top.

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Cuisinart Wing Corkscrew,Black

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Review of Metrokane Velvet Corkscrew, Black

I love this corkscrew, it works very well. After having used the waiter type for years, this is a fantastic change. Having the foil-cutter built in is a big plus, I don't have to fumble around with a piece on the end like with the waiter or have a seperate piece to keep track of, and it does the job just fine.

It's much simpler and smaller (saves space and is more transportable) than the lever type, which I've also used. And, in my opinion, is more efficient and easier to use. I've also heard complaints that they tend to get more difficult to use over time.

I can't stand the "winged" type either, they are such a pain. The problems that I had with the waiter or winged types were getting them started and making sure that the screw went in staight, having it slip while pulling,or struggling to get a stubborn cork out. I've also had the worm (screw) loosen or break over time with the waiter corkscews. These are not a problems anymore.

It may be more expensive than the more basic types, which may be the way to go if you only open a bottle once a month or less. But it is so worth it if you are opening a bottle a week or more. Every time I use it I'm am amazed by how easily the cork comes out. Looks like this tool will be around in my home for a long time.

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Elegant continuous-turn self-pulling Velvet Corkscrew.

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Review of Park B. Smith Cargo Canvas/Leather Wine Bag

I like this wine bottle carrier a lot. All the materials are sturdy -- the high quality canvas fabric, the leather straps and the buckles and snaps. The sections for wine are roomy. I can fit big fat Champagne bottles inside, even with those insulated frozen sleeves on. It has side pockets for corkscrews, etc. All my guy-friends admire it!

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The Cargo Double Bottle Wine Bag is a heavy cotton canvas construction, with leather accents and three storage pockets with button closures.Holding two bottles of wine (750ml or 1-1/2L), it makes a great gift during the holidays or all year round, or a stylish way to carry your favorite bottle with you.Available in six colors.

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