Wine Accessories and Glasses

Great Deal On Wine Glasses Online

admin — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:55:21 +0000

Whether you purchase your wine glasses online or from your local store, keep in mind the shape of the wine glass you drink from, rules your perception of the wine. The contours of a glass directs the liquid to different tongue zones. The champagne flute directs the champagne to the tip of the tongue, where [...]

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Wine decanters

Vino-Connoisseur — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:53:08 +0000

Wine decanting is a method used by wine lovers to: ~promote the oxygenation of a young or tannic wine in order to release its aromas ~split the liquid from the sediment of an old wine or vintage bottle of port Placing wine in a decanter “wakes up” the wine to reveal its full potential. Wine decanters also present [...]

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Unique wine gifts

Vino-Connoisseur — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:50:31 +0000

Wine lovers are passionate about good food and good wine. For wine connoisseurs, only the best in unique wine gifts will do. Find great wines and accessories at Thirst for Wine so you can enhance your enjoyment of various wonderful drinks. You are sure to get high quality, yet affordable gifts, that wine lovers everywhere [...]

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Rack That Wine

Que Sirah Sirah — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:19:42 +0000

Wine accessories such as wine racks are storage devices that hold wine bottles on their sides to facilitate long-term storage. Some of them even store the bottle with the neck at a slight downward slant. This ensures that the wine is always in contact with the cork and prevents the cork from drying out. If you [...]

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Remember Rabbit Ears? - Not For TV Anymore

Que Sirah Sirah — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:29:43 +0000

To the novice, the most overwhelming and confusing of all wine accessories tends to be the corkscrew. This seems to be the one tool or device that causes the most anxiety and concern. If one is uncertain about opening a bottle and digging out that cork, the wine corkscrews that are known as the Rabbit, are the ones that you want [...]

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Fun Wine Stuff

Cabernet Lover — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:42:02 +0000

I’ve recently had to come up with holiday gift ideas for my wine-loving friends. I definitely wanted something totally different this year, and I finally found the perfect unique wine gifts. All of my friends that are into wines, vintages, varietals, decanting, etc., are also into fun and good humor. These “Appeteasers” t-shirts are adorable and [...]

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Glass Wine Decanter

Que Sirah Sirah — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:34:44 +0000

A decanter is more than an attractive vessel utilized to serve your wine. Pouring your wine into a decanter helps to remove sediment and can soften harsh tasting tannins found in some red wines. It seems to be the general consensus that white wines generally do not have to be decanted. Removing the cork and allowing [...]

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The Holiday Season Is Upon Us…

Que Sirah Sirah — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 02:03:26 +0000

Yes, it’s time to put on the thinking cap and decide what to buy for favorite Uncle Ben, cousin Barbara, or best friends Bob and Sue. Now is a good time to come up with something unusual, as well as useful. Have you thought about how Uncle Ben adores wine, and how busy he seems [...]

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Ravenscroft Crystal

Que Sirah Sirah — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 12:47:24 +0000

It has been discovered recently that lead in glass decanters and wine glasses have caused an unacceptable exposure to dangerous toxins. Long term storage has been known to leach lead into the stored contents, therefore, causing health hazards. It has been considered that the historic association of gout within [...]

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Picnic Packing

Vino-Connoisseur — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:41:37 +0000

There’s nothing better than planning an afternoon picnic in the park with your loved one. These days it’s easy to plan a picnic. Picnic baskets, gourmet food and supplies can all be easily found in the grocery store. Your sweetheart will surely enjoy the picnic you’ve prepared for her, just don’t forget these important supplies: ~A [...]

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