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Take the Wine Bar Home

admin — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:05:59 +0000

Wine bars are very popular these days. Corks are popping in every major city, large and small, all across the country. Wine bars are a great new trend. Wouldn’t it be great to have a wine bar at home? Now you can with a system that serves the wine just like the professionals.

The Skybar Wine System is a new home wine accessory that chills, pours and preserves your favorite wines all in a single unit. At the press of a button, the bottle is chilled, while vacuum technology naturally preserves your favorite wines for up to 10 days. It gives you the opportunity to savor one perfect glass of wine at a time without worrying about wasting it.

The Skybar Wine System simplifies everything about serving wine, and it is the ultimate entertainment system. Your guests will enjoy the ability to sample wines from your selections, up to three bottles at a time, at the wines perfect serving temperature. The system has several pre-set wine temperatures, so you don’t have to guess. You just set it and let the Skybar do the rest. Each glass of wine will be smoothly poured and kept at the perfect temperature every time. No expensive cartridges, no foreign substances, and not one drop of wine will ever be wasted again.

This is the perfect wine accessory gift for the wine lover who has everything.

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Amazon Wine Venture Comes to An End

admin — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:09:59 +0000

It was just a year ago that Amazon announced it was launching a wine venture with California’s Napa Valley and other U.S. regions wineries. Amazon has not released any details, but the company did announce that the program has ended.

It was always a wonder how Amazon was going to deal with the issue of shipping wine to consumers when many state laws limit the direct shipment of wine. The laws differ from state to state, but many place several limitations on the shipment of wine.

In an email to wineries on Friday, an Amazon account manager said, “This was a very tough choice for us … I am sorry that we won’t get to realize the vision on which we have collaborated.”

This is really unfortunate, because the Amazon juggernaut could have helped change some of the limitation on the state to state shipment of wine. With no major retail entity challenging the shipping restrictions placed on buying or selling wine online to certain states, there seems to be no end in sight. This is truly unfortunate. Another voice is silenced.

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Just Open & Chill

admin — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 20:45:59 +0000

Here’s another great wine accessory; the Oster 4208 Inspire Electric Wine Opener with Wine Chiller.

Yes it’s a great gift, but you really should get one for yourself. When friends come over, it’s nice to be able to keep the wine flowing without having to retreat to the kitchen to chill or open more bottles. This wine set is convenient because it’s portable and goes wherever your party ends up. The thermal stainless-steel wine chiller holds one bottle at a time and keeps it cold for hours. The electric bottle opener removes corks in seconds. No more struggling with cork screw contraptions that resemblance an octopus. Two other top features are that it’s cordless, and the recharging base is included.

The manufacturer claims it can open up to 30 bottles on a single charge. A good feature for commercial use I suppose. What appeals to me is you take any traditional wine bottle, push the button and the wine opener does the rest. It’s as simple as that.

Other highlights include a foil cutter for easy seal removal, a comfortable soft-grip handle, and a sleek modern design. The wine opener measures approximately 4 by 4 by 12 inches and the wine chiller measures approximately 5 by 5 by 9 inches.

Product Reviews – Oster 4208 Inspire Electric Wine Opener with Wine Chiller

“We used this for fun and found out how easy it is to use and how cleanly it removes the cork.” – Fitgerald

“I first saw this wine opener at a friend’s party and was so amazed by it that I have purchased more than 5 for friends, clients and family.” – Gaynard

“No messed up cork screws just a smooth opener. It takes up very little room on the counter and once charged works for quite a few openings.” – Pamela

“I’ve tried all kinds of wine openers. This is the easiest by far.” – Stoll

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What’s the Best Wine for Around $15?

admin — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:36:59 +0000

Red is preferred – full-bodied and dark. If it really is worth the money I *may* be willing to spend $1-15 more. More than one suggestion is appreciated, as are reviews.
Hogue 2003 Genesis Cabernet Sauvignon This is a spicy wine with anise, clove and coffee bean accenting its bright fresh cherry and raspberry fruit flavors. It is a rich, full-bodied, expressive wine that still shows some finesse with fine, almost powdery tannins and well-integrated oak. Tobacco and black pepper linger on the finish. Pair this wine with grilled tri-tip steak, aged cheeses or dark chocolate. ($13.99) De Martino 2005 Organic Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are blended with Malbec and Carmenère grapes to produce a deep red wine with violet hues and an intense aroma of blackberry, cherries and truffle. Great volume and cherry flavor. Aged in oak barrels for 12 months. Serve with pasta, red meat, and aged cheese. ($11.99)

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What Does Your Choice of Wine Say About Your Personality?

admin — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:39:59 +0000

Your choice of wine gives clues into your personality. Isn’t that fascinating. This is new research done by scientists in Australia and Britain. The research was based on whether you prefer sweet wines or dry wines. What personality traits does the research say can be derived from your wine taste buds; impulsiveness, empathy, openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness and neuroticism. Do you believe there is any truth to this research? I am a bit skeptical, but it may not be too far fetched. Read the complete article on Reuters and leave your comments here. Let’s get some dialogue going. What do you think about this?

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Wine Cruises – Bon Voyage!

admin — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:43:59 +0000

This is a great new idea; wine cruises on luxury liners.

Food & Wine Trails, based in Santa Rosa, California, has announced that it is planning 14 different wine cruises for 2010. These cruises, which will be voyages in the Mediterranean and to Australia and New Zealand, will take place on three luxury liners: Celebrity, Regent and Oceania.

Because of the popularity of wine ever increasing among consumers, the wine cruises are a perfect companion for travelers who are wine connoisseurs and would like to experience a luxury vacation while sampling some of the finest wines in the world. The cruises, which will each have a different winery or wineries as a sponsor, will include 300 to 400 bottles from those wineries for the guests to try and enjoy.

Lindemans Wine

admin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:45:59 +0000

Australia is the home of Lindemans Wine. Their chardonnay is outstanding. It has a nice crips, yet smooth taste. No matter what wine you favor; white or red wine, Lindemans offers a quality brand for a reasonable price.

Lindemans Bin 65 Chardonnay is internationally known as one of the best wines in the world. The wine is rated highly because Lindeman produces consistent quality, and the industry credits them for adherening to the style formula and sourcing of the best parcels of fruit from a wide array of premium growing areas throughout the southern states of Australia.

Try Lindemans and see what you think.

If you are a wine lover. You have to see this commercial on YouTube about a new product that delivers wine directly from your lap top. It’s histerical. I know several people who would jump at the chance.

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Fine Wine 1 Cent Shipping

admin — Fri, 08 May 2009 15:48:59 +0000

1 Cent shipping is the most recent promotion for Wine.com. Shipping can have a lot to do with your motivation to buy wine. 1 cent shipping can increase your motivation a great deal, and they obviously realize that. The current 1 cent shipping promotion applies to several great wine selections.

Silver Oak 2004 Napa Valley

Caymus Vineyards 2004 Nappa Valley Caberet Savingnon

Cloudy Bay 2008 Sauvignon Blanc

Dockhorn 2006 Napa Merlot

This promotion also includes a selection of their fine wine collectibles and boutique finds, but it will expire on Friday, May 15, so take advantage of it now. You must use the following code to receive 1 cent shipping –

1CENTMAY

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Guide to America’s Wineries

admin — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:49:59 +0000

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Do you enjoy visiting vineyards and wineries? Many wineries and vineyards sit amongst some of the top travel destinations in the country. Touring wineries is always a relaxing experience, and it’s a wonderful way to discover new wines, and taste unique, locally made cuisine.

There are literally thousands of vineyards across the country. This site, CatchWine.Com, has an extremely comprehensive list of wineries in 50 states across America. Bookmark the page so you can visit a winery in every state. Good weather’s ahead. It’s time to make plans.

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Health Benefits of Wine Again?

admin — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:50:59 +0000

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It’s happening again. The health benefits of wine are being questioned. This time women are the target. Recent studies are reporting that drinking a glass of wine a day increases the risk of cancer in women. What I would really like to know is which one is it? For the last three years, drinking one glass of wine a day was given the green light. It’s good for health, it’s good for your heart. What can we believe? Really? article continued

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