Review of Wine Island

I'll start with some a couple bad things about my experience, but they don't reflect on the cart itself. If I could, I would rate the cart itself 5-stars and my experience 3.

First the bad things:

* THE CART IS NOT 34" HIGH!!!Most sites say it's 34" or 34.5" and the manufacturer's own literature says it's 34.5". They're all wrong. In truth, the cart reaches around 35.5" high with the wheels and all. This was really disappointing for me, because I had a 34.75" high space where I was planning on leaving it under most of the time. The manufacturer should be contacting retailers soon to give them the correct specs.

* Second, the assembly instructions are somewhat inconsistent. I'm told the product evolved slightly overtime, and the instructions weren't always modified to keep up. Fortunately, the inconsistencies are ones that, while they may leave you momentarily confused, would be unlikely to lead to a serious mistake.

Now the great things:

* The instructions come with the phone number of the manufacturer in case you have any questions. I called this number a couple times, and each time a human being picked up the phone after one ring and transferred the call to someone who had intimate knowledge of the product and it's assembly. So if you have any questions, just call the number they provide. Yes, the directions could have been clearer here and there, but the immediate telephone assistance more than made up for it. It's manufactured by a friendly, small company in upstate New York, not some huge faceless retailer, and they're nice to deal with.

* A friendly guy at the manufacturing company is custom-making me some replacement pieces so that the total height is 34.5" and shipping them to me, all free of charge.

* The cart itself is really good quality. It's solid wood where it's needed, and the rest is fiberboard with nice wood veneers. It looks great and it's sturdy when complete.

Overall, I would highly recommend this cart if you have the space for its correct dimensions. Just call the phone number if you have any questions during assembly, and you'll soon find yourself with a high-quality, great-looking, sturdy kitchen wine cart.

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Product Description:
Open & Enclosed Wine Island is a classy companion for entertaining and serving. SAVE NOW! A convenient place to serve drinks and hors d'oeuvres. With the Wine Island from Catskill Craftsmen, you get a compact serving station that can be moved freely on casters. It holds up to 12 bottles of wine and has a storage door for other bottles and mixers. The Wine Island is made from North American hardwood and hardwood veneers for an elegant look that will complement your home's decor. Other features include: Large drawer has ample storage space for a variety of items; Open storage area keeps items in easy reach; Large single door also provides hidden storage area; Pewter finish metal handles on door and drawer; Oil finish seals and protects the beauty of the wood; Overall size: 34 x 17 x 34"h; some assembly required; Made in the USA. Unlike fine wine, this deal won't improve with age... order now! Please Note: This is a Heavy / Bulky item. $10.00 for heavy / bulky shipping and handling will be charged in addition to regular shipping and handling. Open & Enclosed Wine Island

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Review of 75 Bottle Wire Wine Racks (Black) (20"W x 10.25"D x 62.25"H)

The hardware to fasten the rack to the wall is ill-designed. To find the proper spot for the bottom fasteners, you need to assemble the rack, mark the contour (you can't mark the drill hole because the holding rack is right in front), dissassemble the rack again, then fasten the hardware to the wall, then re-assemble the rack.
The vertical metal rods bent while I installed the rack, and the welding between the wave-shaped "shelves" and the vertical rod appear so weak, that you better not take the risk of putting any precious wine on this rack.
I regret having bought this item.

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Product Description:
A great way to store your wine - safe and secure! 50 and 75 Bottle Wine Racks have an Epotherm coating; an epoxy-based coating (over 1/8" thick wire) which is visibly thicker than other coatings on the market, and offers at least 30% more coating protection. Epotherm is both durable and reliable and will not crack, chip, or discolor. The 50 Bottle Rack comes with four connectors to allow two units to be stacked together. The 75 Bottle Rack includes hardware to secure it safely to the wall to prevent tipping. Order today and bring order to your collection! Holds 1-liter bottles. .

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Review of The Rabbit Corkscrew

I'd give zero stars if it was an option. Don't waste your time on this company.

My first Rabbit had a plastic handle.When it broke after several years of use, I replaced it with a metal handle Rabbit because it had 10-year warrantee.(I think the first one had a 2-year warrantee.)

The new Rabbit malfunctioned.A mission-critical piece of rubber tore, making the Rabbit useless.I sent the Rabbit to Metrokane per the package instructions.(I paid the postage and also had to enclose a check to cover *their* mailing costs.)

A week or so later, my Rabbit was returned to me without any repairs.Their note said that they couldn't find anything wrong with the thing.I phoned Metrokane to complain.They said that the rubber was not covered by the warrantee. I was told to get rubber glue to fix the thing.I checked the warrantee.Nowhere does it say that certain parts are not covered.Finally they agreed to replace it.

The replacement was defective.The Metrokane rep. copped an attitude when I complained, saying that I was probably using it incorrectly.(Remember, I'd owned a Rabbit and had used it for years, so I'm sure I knew how to use it.)

The company wouldn't send another Rabbit and I refused to spend more money to return the second defective product.I'm using a $10 knock-off now.It works every time.

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Product Description:
The original - uncorks bottles in seconds. The Rabbit Corkscrew from Metrokane is quick like a bunny! It will pull a wine cork in 3 seconds flat. After uncorking, the Rabbit Corkscrew quickly and easily ejects the cork from the worm. This popular corkscrew has been redesigned with a precision, metal gear mechanism that's laboratory tested to last through more than 10,000 uncorkings. The ergonomic design with black soft rubber grip pads puts an end to awkward wine bottle opening. Used by professionals. Includes foil cutter, extra worm and presentation box. Carries a 10-year manufacturers warranty.Also available in Black.This corkscrew is synthetic cork friendly

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Review of Laguiole Corkscrew Rosewood with Case

Best corkscrew I ever had. Great stuff from a wine lover!!

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Product Description:
The well known Laguiole corkscrew line has been celebrated as one of the finest line of corkscrews ever created and this rosewood set is no exception. This genuine Laguiole waiter's corkscrew features a bottle opener, serrated blade for cutting foil, a stainless steel grooved spiral for easy wine opening, and of course the trademark Laguiole corkscrew bee on the back. It comes with a protective leatherette case with a magnetic closure and belt clip for professional waiters and comes packed in a wooden box; perfect for gift giving! 5 year warranty. Common QuestionsIs this a real Laguiole corkscrew? Yes it is a officially licensed Laguiole product. The common misconception is that Laguiole itself is a manufacturer, it is not. Laguiole is actually a city in France, not a manufacturer. Laguiole just licenses their name and signature Laguiole bee to manufacturers whom meet their strict quality standards. There are actually dozens of manufacturers for Laguiole branded products, many of whom overcharge for the name.There are two main differences between this corkscrew and many of the more expensive Laguiole corkscrews you see elsewhere. 1) This corkscrew set is assembled in China, and much of it is made by machine to keep the cost down while still meeting the strict quality standards set forth by Laguiole.2) This Laguiole corkscrew carrys a 5 year manufacturer warranty, whereas many of the other handmade Laguiole products do not.

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Review of Skybar Wine Preservation & Optimization System - Frontgate

I was very excited to get the Skybar wine system home and install it, However once i did i was disappointed. The unit is very loud. My house has all the typical noises plus i have a walk in wine cellar that has 2 continuous fans running. So there is a little more background noise than other houses. But the skybar add a whole other factor of noise! I can hear this thing from 60 + feet away. Take your typical refrigerator and multiply it by 10 and now you are getting close.
Also the rate of flow when pumping the wine is slow but I would have lived with it had the unit been quieter.
It looks cool and it is fun to walk over and push a button to get a glass of wine but I am going to go back to pouring.
Return the unit and would not recommend it.


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Product Description:
Our Skybar (TM) Wine Preservation & Optimization System is the first wine bar for the home that perfectly chills and naturally preserves your favorite wines. An innovative pouring technique smoothly decants your preferred glass of wine, allowing you to enjoy all of its natural flavors and notes. Independently chilled chambers allow you and your guests to enjoy 3 different wines at one timeDigital temperature readings for each chamber ensure wine is served at its ideal temperatureSelect from 9 wine type presets or use the manual temperature controlsSleek pouring spout smoothly pours directly into your glass without disturbing the natural sediment in the wine bottle Innovative vacuum technology is free of any foreign substances, which can alter flavor and aromaPreserves open bottles of wine up to 10 daysElegantly highlight your choice wines with a brilliant LED light in each chamberEach chamber holds 1-1/2 liter bottleCraftedfrom oak and veneerNo replacement cartridges neededRead more wine system features110VRead instructions for use and care and cleaning tips.Commercial-sized wine preservation system not designed to fit under standard counters.

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Review of Prodyne AP-98 Contours 3-1/2-Quart Ice Bucket, Clear

This ice bucket has a reasonable price but a really refined appeal.with the appearance of glass, it is lightweight acrylic, which handles well.It really has a elegant look and when setting up for the last catered party at my home, the ice bucket brought by the caters didn't compare to ours.

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The elegantly rounded design of this crystal clear ice bucket will be admired by all. The ice bucket is double wall insulated with a removable inner chamber and lid. 3-1/2-quart Capacity. Measures 7-1/2-inch deep by 9-1/2-inch high.

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Review of Magic Slice Non-Slip Flexible Cutting Board, Gourmet Size 12" x 15", Wine by Michael Clark

These are thin, flexible, easy to clean and look good enough to serve on.The price is unbeatable.I replaced most of my other cutting boards with these.

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Magic Slice Non-Slip Flexible Cutting Board is a thin, lightweight, embellished, 12 x 15 inch flexible plastic cutting board with an innovative Non-Slip backing. It can be rolled so you can funnel chopped food into pans and bowls. Magic Slice has exceptional graphics that can match your kitchen colors or theme (over 30 designs to choose from). Magic Slice is easily cleaned and has antibacterial construction using Tricloban™. In short, Magic Slice makes Food Preparation a Work of Art!Also, Magic Slice makes a great placemat!

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