Modern Wine Cellar is Expanding!
Modern Wine Cellar has a new Wine Refrigerator Reviews section. There will be indepth wine cooler reviews of individual models organized by brand, size, price and type. Wine refrigerators will be rated on things like "price per bottle", "wine protection", and "reliability." The first review is on the Haier HVW18BSS, check it out.
Valentine’s Day – If Only They Made Chocolate Wine
'Cause if someone made chocolate wine you wouldn't have to bother pairing it for Valentine's Day! The problem with both chocolate and wine is there are so many different kinds and so many unique and complex flavorings. How can you possibly anticipate what that box of chocolate truffles from CVS will taste like when paired with Two Buck Chuck?
Chocolate and Wine for Valentine's Cont'd
What’s a Prosecco? Italian Sparkling Wine vs. French Champagne
Top Five Wine Gifts for 2010
1) The Vinturi Essential Wine Aerator:
Tired of decanting wine and waiting for an hour for your wine to be just right? Well, the Vinturi Wine Aerator is quickly supplanting the old decanter and wine funnel routine. Not only does it take less time to "open up" your wines, now you can decant as needed or by the glass. Vinturi makes aerators for both red and white wines. Traditionalists might be in an uproar, but if you're dealing with a crabby oenophile, just let them do a taste test. The Vinturi Wine Aerator outperforms in wine tasting after wine tasting, its effect is unmistakable. However, this wine tool is used to best effect on wines that need aeration (see this link for an explanation of the practice of wine aeration). For one-hand operation get the optional Vinturi Tower. It should also be noted that the wine aerator has a tendancy to overflow if you're not paying attention and to drip when not in use, another reason to get the Tower or the Deluxe Gift Set. Price: Under $40.
Top Five Wine Gifts for 2010 Cont'd
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