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2008 - Wine Drink

Today's Wine Drink Article

Don't Just Throw You Wine Rack On The Counter!


A counter top wine rack is a perfect solution for wine enthusiasts (or wine enthusiasts at heart) looking for a short term storage solution for smaller quantities of wine. Not only are they stylish, but they are also available in so many varieties of styles, materials and capacities that there is a counter top wine rack to fit the personal tastes of almost anyone. What most people don?t understand, however is that using a counter top wine rack is not as simple as placing it on a counter and filling it with bottles of wine. If your wine is going to be consumed quickly this might be ok, but if you are looking to store a bottle of wine for even more than a couple of weeks there are a few things which should be kept in mind to help keep your wine tasting it?s best when you pop the cork.

  • Temperature: A wine rack should never be placed where it is going to be in close contact with extreme heat, whether it is a counter top wine rack, floor standing or wall mounted. Never place a wine rack near a heater, stove, oven or other appliance that generates heat. Wine that becomes too hot can ?cook? and degrades the wine. On the contrary, some wines should never be store in extreme cold either. For example, a wine rack storing red wine should never be stored near cold drafts.
  • Sunlight: can also affect the aging process. It is important to keep wines out of direct sunlight, which is one reason many wines, especially reds, are distributed in tinted bottles. As such, white wines are usually the most susceptible to sunlight. Even though UV rays can still affect and if left long enough ruin, a bottle of wine, if your are using a counter top wine rack for short term storage of wine just keeping the bottles out of direct sunlight will be sufficient.
  • Vibration: If storing wines for any length of time it is best to put it in a place where large heavy vibrations will not be occurring. For example in my kitchen I have an under counter washing machine/dryer which tends to vibrate and shake quite a bit when in the spin cycle. It would be unwise of me to put a counter top wine rack on that counter because the vibration from the washing machine would cause the wine to become shaken up and disturb the sediment.

Keeping these three simple factors in mind might initially make it a little more difficult to find the perfect place to put your counter top wine rack, but you will thank yourself for it when you open your first bottle of wine and it tastes perfect!

Finest Wine Racks is a major supplier of a variety of wine racks including wood wine racks, metal wine racks, counter top, floor standing wine racks and wine storage systems.

Ken Finnigan - CEO

Finest Wine Racks



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The FTD "Get Well" Balloon Bunch


When you want your gift to make a big impression, give them this fun Balloon Bouquet. The bouquet arrives with 2 mylar balloons surrounded by 6 latex balloons and tied together with a ribbon. The mylar balloon designs will vary. Mylar balloons available with the phrase: "Happy Birthday," "Happy Anniversary," "Congratulations," "Get Well," "Thinking of you," "It's a Boy," or "It's a Girl." EO-6035


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News about Wine Drink

BRITA Goes Under the Kitchen Sink and Into the Office Water Cooler With Water Coolers Direct

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 00:00:01 PDT
Gloucester, UK (PRWEB) June 7, 2007 -- http://www.watercoolersdirect.com/ Water Coolers Direct] (who have partnered with BRITA since the company formed in March 2004) are happy to release a range of...

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Fri, 08 Jun 2007 09:22:21 PDT
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Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:01 PDT

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Sat, 14 Jul 2007 00:00:01 PDT

Bin Laden Smitten by 'Muskrat Love'?...

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 06:27:16 PDT
Oddly, Muslim extremist and unpopular cave-dweller Osama bin Laden also has an unnatural fondness for wine coolers yet is known to loathe Captain & Tennille. He claims, on poorly produced videos, to wonder “why a grown man not associated with naval operations wears such a hat. What is he captain of?” So imagine the surprise of American forces when

The 10 Most Regrettable Celebrity Commercials

Sun, 26 Aug 2007 22:43:44 PDT
Before They Were Famous: Some of these old commercials are priceless! My favorite was Bruce Willis for Seagram's Golden Wine Coolers.

Manufacturer Approved Water Coolers For Sale at a Discounted Price from Water Coolers Direct

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:00:01 PDT


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Friday April 18, 2008 - Sparkling Wines

A Sparkling Wines Artilce for Your Viewing

Stanthorpe - Queenslands Wine Capital


Stanthorpe is a picturesque town known for its amazing national parks, historical buildings and wineries, located on the New England Highway close to the New South Wales border. It has become more popular over the last few years as a tourist destination with so many rural activities and sightseeing options available.

There are a large number of bed and breakfasts if you are stopping over for a night or two, and self contained cottages are available for a longer stay. Black Creek Mountain Cabins are a unique accommodation option, located five minutes south of Stanthorpe.

The locals of Stanthorpe experience the four seasons of the year, which is not common to Queensland. Winter is a fantastic time to visit, and with low temperatures, a popular retreat is in front of a roaring fireplace with local wine and great food. Make sure you pack your scarf and mittens as there is even the occasional snowfall.

With such high altitudes the frosts are perfect for excellent grape harvests, and perfect wines. There are over 50 wineries in the Stanthorpe district on the Granite Belt as well as stone fruit and apple orchards.

There is so much to see and do in Stanthorpe, with vineyards such as Bald Mountain Vineyards, Aventine Wines and Kooroomba Vineyard and lavender farm all deserving a visit. North of Stanthorpe is also the famous Old Caves winery. Winery tours are popular, and each year in August the famous Jazz in the Vineyard is attended by almost 1000 people each year. Opera in the Vineyard, held in May, also promises to be an amazing cultural experience.

In February, the Apple and Grape festival is held every second year, along with the Food and Wine Festival. With Mediterranean food on the main menu and a favourite with the locals, it has all ingredients for a memorable cuisine experience.

You cant miss the Historical Society Museum, located in the town centre, with a shearers hut, preserved school and goal, along with interesting artefacts from the mid 1800's.

The four major national parks surrounding the city provide an unspoilt wilderness beckoning you to drive further on and explore at your own pace. Easily accessible by car, each park offers a contrasting experience.

Girraween National Park is perfect for bushwalkers of all levels, with picturesque walking trails ranging from 25 minutes to six hour hikes. With massive granite rock formations, wildflowers in Spring and eucalypt forests, it is a nature lovers dream. Girraween is easy to find if you take the turnoff from the New England Highway at Wyberba.

Bald Rock National Park is famous for its name, Bald Rock, which is Australia's largest exposed granite rock. With magnificent views, rock formations and bushwalks this park is accessible from the Mt Lindsey Highway, 39 km from Stanthorpe. Camping areas are available.

Boonoo Boonoo National Park is well known for its river system and impressive waterfall. Take a picnic lunch and relax for an afternoon by the rock pool that is above the cascading falls, and surrounded by open forest and lush vegetation.

Sundown National Park is located on the Queensland/New South Wales border. You can leave your car at the entrance of the park and then travel by foot to experience the remote wilderness. There are steep gorges, rainforest and waterways and there are places to picnic, camp, swim and just relax and enjoy the amazing birdlife and beauty of the park. You can also explore the impressive Red Rock Falls, Mt Lofty, Red Rock Gorge and Carpenter Gully.

More than just a stopover, Stanthorpe is a unique and relaxing destination and perfect for your car hire holiday.

Jenny Brewer is a travel agent whose passion is writing. After spending her leisure time writing time writing childrens stories, she now enjoys writing about travel destinations. For more of her articles visit Australia Car Rentals



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Sparkling Wines in the news

Beer is good for your brain

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 01:34:01 PDT
Beers and spirits are healthier for your memory and sense of direction than wine, a new study claims

“THE WINE TRAIN” ARRIVES

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:09:30 PDT
London, 17 March 2008 – With an emphasis on improving freight transport efficiency through better use of infrastructure, while supporting the wine and spirit industry’s commitment to minimising carbon emissions, JF Hillebrand is proud to be introducing their innovative Tilbury to Daventry Rail Service. “

Lining Up For Organic Liquor

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:09:18 PDT
Selling four million liters of organic beer, wine and spirits - a 71% increase from 2006. Organic box wine grew immensely in popularity - and it is so relatively cheap that the press started to speculate that perhaps some new law should be put in place to discourage rampant over-consumption of boxed wine.

Beer Is Better For Your Brain Than Wine

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:12:19 PDT
Drinking too much wine damages the brain more than beer or spirits, scientists have discovered. Hmmmm:)

In Good SPIRITS

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:52:14 PDT
Nothing is worse than going to a vineyard with family who does not know that you can drink anyone under the table.So, when I, the eager beaver recent convert to the ‘I love wine’ club look trip down to Sula Vineyards near Nashik with my brother, my sister, we sure made an odd mix.My sis was convinced that we were high the moment we landed..

Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio Named 'Hot Brand' of 2007

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:55:28 PDT
From article: "For the fourth time, Impact magazine has awarded Santa Margherita "Hot Brand" status, based on 2007 case sales. The refreshing, food-friendly white wine also continues to dominate Wine & Spirits magazine's annual poll, as the leading imported wine in America's top restaurants."

Partly Off the Grid, With a Mini-Utility in the Cellar

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:25:25 PDT
Deep in the basement, Astor Wines and Spirits installed a complex mechanical system to generate energy for its businesses. The energy would be produced far more efficiently than the electricity that could be purchased from the local utility. Over the long term, the system is also expected. 70% more efficient at producing electricity!


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