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Unique Wine Racks

admin — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:10:59 +0000

Search volume on the Web is very high for wine racks. There are literally thousands of styles and sizes of wine racks to choose from. Everything from a single bottle gravity-defying wood wine stand, which is very new and different, to electric cooling wine racks, or large wine racks that hold hundreds of bottles. No matter how large or small your wine arsenal, there is probably the perfect wine rack out there for you.

This is a nice one. It’s a wooden wine rack which holds 44 bottles, and it’s made of unfinished pine. It’s nice because it’s a natural pine wood wine rack and it has a sleek foot print. This contemporary wine rack can easily accent your kitchen, hallway or living room.

Serious wine lovers will appreciate this freestanding wine rack because it makes the most out of your storage space; measuring 40.5″h x 17″w x 10.5″d and it holds bottles that are up to 3.25″ in diameter. The unfinished natural wood can be stained or varnished to complement any decor.

Whether you have an extensive wine cellar or a modest collection of your favorite vintages, you’ll enjoy having easy access to your wines.

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Wine Consumption Rising

admin — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:34:59 +0000

With the economy still struggling along, you would think it would have a negative effect on wine consumption, but it doesn’t seem so. According to the Beverage Information Group’s recently released 2009 Wine Handbook, wine consumption in the U.S. rose 0.9 percent in 2008 to 294.7 million 9-liter cases. Although the growth rate of the wine industry has slowed, statistics show that 2009 is the 15th consecutive year of increase in U.S. wine consumption.

What is taking a hit in this economic downturn is imports. Consumption of imported wines dropped 1.8% while consumption of dometic wines rose 1.9%. Wine lovers are showing that they are more willing to be frugal by trading down in price when selecting their favorite wines, but they have not been willing to pull out of the wine market all together. The health benefits associated with the moderate consumpiton of wine, such as decreased risk of heart disease, cancer, and stroke are also noted as a key factors in the popularity and the increase in U.S. consumption of wine.

The 2009 Wine Handbook is the leading source of wine trends and consumption. The handbook also includes information on suppliers, advertising, consumer drinking preferences and much more. But since domestic wines are on the rise, it’s a good time to look at the expanding options out of Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino through The Wine Lover’s Guide to Wine Country.

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Fun Wine Glasses

admin — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 01:20:59 +0000

As the holidays approach, it’s always good to get the items you need to host your parties before you end up paying “holiday gift” prices for tableware. Plan your table settings and wine accessories in advance. Clean the silverware, check the napkins for stains and count your glasses. The wine glasses are always the center piece of your gathering. You want to make sure you have a complete set to accommodate all of your guests. Who doesn’t need new wine glass stemware? If you are looking for a good deal on wine glasses, Riedel is having a wine glasses sale.

These are fun wine glasses called “Riedell Pay for 6 Get 8″.” I’m not particularly crazy about the name, but you get a set of eight, narrow rim, Riedel Vinum Wine Glasses in a box set. For a short time the Riedell Wine Glass Set is under $120.00 with free shipping at this link. The manufacture suggests serving this stemware with dry white wines, including Chablis and lighter Chardonnays. The glasses are 24% leaded crystal and dishwasher safe.

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Love A Good Wine Review

admin — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:25:59 +0000

I love a good wine review. I don’t like trying new wines unless I have some idea what to expect, that’s why I appreciate the opinions of true wine connoisseurs Charmina Smith, Food and Wine Editor of the Otaga Daily Times has reviewed six wines; a Pinot Gris, a Riesling, a Rose, and a few others. No surprises here, Smith lays out what to expect from these wines to a tee; from taste to price and value. Don’t miss her take on these outstanding wines. I plan to surprise some guests with one or two of her selections. Find out what’s on the list at Otago Daily Times.

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Bonné Reviews Txakoli

admin — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 01:26:59 +0000

Txakoli, pronounced CHAC-o-lee, is a very unusual wine in my book. It’s dry, usually a white wine, high in acidity, but low in alcohol content. Wine Editor, Jon Bonné of The San Francisco Chronicle has just written a wonderful review on Txakoli, Basque wine Txakoli flirts with fame.

“Just a few years ago, Txakoli was an obscure curiosity. A straightforward wine, typically white and slightly fizzy, it was served in low tumblers, often poured from a great height,” says Bonné.

For me, being slightly bubbly is what makes this wine very unusual. It’s differently a stand out, but the slight spritz can make it a hit for some wine lovers and a miss for others.

Read Bonné take at SFGate.com.

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Top Wine Deals this Week

admin — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:27:59 +0000

Jonathan Ray of Telegraph.co.uk has posted his Top Wine Deals for this week.

His picks:

2007 Bellingham Fusion Chardonnay With a Splash of Viognier
2006 Vin de Corse Porto Vecchio, Domaine Torraccia
2006 Mas Conscience, Le Cas

Read his full article at Telegraph.co.uk.

I am particularly interested in trying the Bellingham Chardonnay. Ray’s description of its taste, “Full of creamy, lemony, melony fruit …” is defintely new to me. I will have to order this wine online. I bet it’s not on the shelves of my local wine store.

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Over 100 Italian White Wines

admin — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:29:59 +0000

If you are looking to broaden your horizons and try something new. WineSpectator.Com has published a list of more than 100 Italian White Wines. These wines were tasted for the Italian Whites Report in this month’s issue of Wine Spectator Magazine. Each wine is listed by name, score and price. View the complete list here WineSpectator.Com.

Wine	Score	Price
MARZIANO ABBONA
Cinerino 2007	85	NA

ORLANDO ABRIGO
Chardonnay Langhe Très 2007	86	$16
Langhe White D’Amblè 2007	87	$20

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Wine Cruises – Bon Voyage!

admin — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 01:31:59 +0000

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.

Matt Skinner

admin — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 01:32:59 +0000

Matt Skinner is a wine writer, consultant, and educator well-known to international audiences for his refreshing take on wine, and knack for making it simple. He is also an author of the awarded and international bestseller Thirsty Work, published in 17 countries and 10 languages, and continues to put together his annual guide, The Juice – 100 wines you should be drinking.

Matt really puts his wine tasting skills to the test in this clip from Gordon Ramsa’s “F” Word on the BBC. You have really got to know your wines to be able to do what Matt does in this clip on YouTube. It’s amazing to watch him turn the tables on Gordon. Enjoy!

Important Note:

Wine.com is starting off August with a new twist on our popular 1 cent shipping promotion. For just two days, customers can get 1 cent shipping on any 12 bottles. Now is a great time for wine buyers to stock up. You’ll save over $20 in shipping when they buy a case of wine and even more with each additional bottle. Enter promo code CASEDEAL1 at checkout.

Offer valid for two days only—August 3rd and 4th.

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The Denver Wine Guys

admin — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:38:59 +0000

Keith Miller and Bryan Criswell are having fun with wine, and are dedicated to providing wine reviews and news. Here’s a link to their latest installment.

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