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August 2008 - Italian Wine

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What Do You Need A Wine Bottle Rack For?


There are increasing numbers of wine lovers each year globally; in fact on a noticeable level even daily. Many have found in recent studies that a moderate glass of alcohol a day can actually be good for your health. For those that can drink moderately this is great news. Many of these reports and studies focus on those in France, where drinking wine every day is traditional along with their meals. The results show that they have very low cholesterol levels and often look at least ten years younger than their age.

With this more people are bringing wine into their homes and becoming wine lovers than in a long time. Along with this, comes the means that make it fit in nicely within their interior d?cor. The right wine bottle rack, placed with thought can indeed add a whole new feature within their homes, while showcasing their personal selection of wine bottles.

Important Reasons That Make A Wine Bottle Rack Necessary

A wine bottle rack also enables your wine collection to age ?properly?. It used to take decades for wine to age, however now aging has been brought down to just a few years. Many find out early leaving their wine bottles in their refrigerator, stifles this process. Others find themselves storing their wine bottles on top of the refrigerator, which doesn't help either. As heat rises it warms the wine bottles, spoiling the aging process. These are among the reasons that special wine storage furniture is made; from the experience of many years of wine lovers. There is one proper place to store your wine bottles that both helps their aging process, as well as offering a nice setting where you can relax. That would be the wine bottle rack.

You can now find your wine bottle rack in many choices of material and style! They are made for numerous settings as well, whether it is in the basement, kitchen, living room, or even a special designated wine room. Some wine bottle racks simply sit on other furniture while many are an entirely separate piece of furniture. With so many to choose from, you can definitely find the best balance in your interior decorating with respect to your wine bottle rack.

Wine bottle racks are made of many different materials. Whether you like the shiny site of chrome, nicely stained wood, wrought iron, among many others; you can definitely find the look in your wine bottle rack that is yours. Beyond that wine bottle racks are also found as self supporting tables, smaller racks that set on a table, wall mountable and many other styles; leaving you with nearly any way you want to showcase your collection. One factor that will be important is how many bottles you want to have.

You can also find cabinets or build closets that hide your wine bottles if that is more your preference and still make the room. Regardless of what form of storage you want for your wine bottles, you are bound to find the one that best suits you. As far as price, you will find a range that will no doubt suit you as well.

In the end, your wine bottle rack will not only hold your collection, it will also make the room you keep it in. Taking your time in choosing will make the best of this and bring you many great days with great d?cor.

There are a variety of wine racks available. To save some space you may even consider a Corner Wine Rack Visit the Wine Rack Online Site today for up to date help and advice on all types of Wine Racks. You can check it out here: - http://www.metalwinerackonline.com



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Vail Valley Wine Auction holds Iron Chef Basket Competition (Vail Daily)

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:32:37 PDT
VAIL, Colorado — For the first time in its eight-year history, the Vail Valley Wine Auction will feature an “Iron Chef Basket Competition.” About 20 of the Vail Valley’s top restaurants and chefs have been challenged to create baskets that represent their eateries.

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Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:53:20 PDT
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Cerry Iron - Porn Is Art

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:28:02 PDT
Sexy model Cherry Iron in the wine cellar, wearing ripped nylons and heels. Oh My!

Health benefits to alcohol consumption

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:56:34 PDT
Are there any health benefits to alcohol consumption at all?1 glass of red wine has more vitamins in than an apple, also Guiness stout is the only beer as its contents is high in iron., as far as I know thats it and if you drink too much wine it kills the vitamins anyway and Guiness puts on weight.


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August 10, 2008 - Wine Cooler

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Wine Tasting Ritual De-Mythed: How to Test Wine in a Restaurant


You?re at a restaurant and somehow the job of ordering wine has landed on your plate - literally. You realize that, much to your dismay, not only will you have to order the wine; you?ll also be expected to make sure it?s okay for your table to drink.



You?ve just encountered one of the most intimidating public wine drinking experiences; and, naturally, you?re wondering how to pull it off without looking like a bozo.



First step, relax! This is a simple ? and way overrated -- ritual that has been around for years. And, luckily it?s the same ritual in every restaurant. So learn it once and you?re all set.



This is a three-step process. There really are no time limits; although you could annoy your server to no end if you drag it out too long. And annoying your server needlessly is rarely a good idea.



Step 1: The presentation of the wine bottle



The server is slowly walking up to your table and you swear you hear the theme song from Rocky playing in the background. Take a deep breath and make eye contact.



He or she will execute the presentation-of-the-bottle portion of the ritual. This is simply so you can verify that it?s what you ordered. Hopefully, you can remember.



Take a good look at the label. Is it the correct wine and vintage (year)? If it is, nicely tell the server you are accepting the bottle for the table and to be opened. If it isn?t, nicely point out the mistake to the server. (Hey, no one?s perfect).



As the server is opening the bottle, this is a good time to smile and say something witty to your guests who have been staring at you the entire time. Although not necessary, it makes things a little lighter.



Step 2: ? The opening of the wine bottle



The server opens the bottle and gently places the cork next to your hand. No matter what, fight the urge to smell it! Smelling the cork accomplishes nothing, and will make you look like a dork. Especially if it?s a plastic cork or screw top.



Just feel the cork to make sure the bottom is moistened with wine and that it?s intact. It?s okay if the cork is dry, but it shouldn?t be cracked or falling apart. There?s not much you can learn by feeling a plastic cork or, worse, a screw top.



While you were feeling the cork, the server has poured a small amount of wine into your glass. Simply swirl the wine a tad. No need to go crazy and create a whirlpool in your glass. Just a little, calm swirl. This helps ?open up your wine? or oxygenate it so you can smell and taste the true flavor.



Now, with nose in the glass, take a nice long whiff. Without getting into the complexity of the specific aromas of the grapes, you are simply making sure the wine is not bad. Believe me you will know if it?s bad as the essence of vinegar or mold will be present.



Now taste it. Odds are it will be great. Every now and then a wine will be either ?corked? (the cork has contaminated the wine) or it was damaged by improper storage. If either of those has happened, you will probably taste something like moldy bread or fruit, a wet basement, cork, cardboard, or vinegar. It will be pretty obvious that it should be sent back.



Step 3: Serving the table



If your wine passes steps 1 & 2, then let the server know that the drinking can begin. He or she will pour to your guests first, beginning with the ladies. Your glass will be the last one to be filled. Chances are good you?ll get the bill at the end of the night, too.



Congratulations! You?ve now mastered the ritual that intimidates and scares many people and you didn?t look like an idiot! In fact you undoubtedly looked fabulous.



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Lynne Thomas knows a good glass of wine when she drinks one. She is a founding partner of Let?s Talk About Wine, a wine information resource created to connect people who want to learn about wine the fun, easy way. Visit http://www.letstalkaboutwine.com/ for a few laughs and a lot of info.

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Wineries tap Facebook for a good cause, Bottle Shock ‘hard to swallow’

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:35:41 PDT
It’s Friday, we’re ready for some rest and relaxation and have just caught up on our Napa Valley reading. What caught our eye? Here goes… Four wineries, including Girard from Napa, team to launch Facebook application We’ve written before here about how most local wineries are missing the boat when it comes to online marketing–particularly as it pertains to social networks like Facebook. Well, this week a group of four wineries, including Napa Valley’s Girard Winery, have joined forces on the

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Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:14:59 PDT
Summatime Posted by Bayou on August 8th, 2008 It’s that time again when our calendar has very few blank spots on it. We have a full weekend coming up, starting out tonight at Tidbit Bistro. We’re meeting up with some new found friends for tapas, wine and grappa- which I’ve been looking forward to all week! Tomorrow night the fun continues. We’ll be birthday celebrating, Uppity Style. Hope you all have a great weekend. Don’t wait up! Tags: Birthday, friends, weekend, Wine Fine Food & V

evo toasts signing of new wine bar

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:05:38 PDT
In anticipation of Evo’s grand opening next month, developer South Group has announced details on its upcoming wine bar, which just inked a deal to occupy 2,192 square-feet inside the building’s ground level. The upscale establishment, to be known as Corkbar, is a new arrival on the L.A. nightlife scene centering on the California wine tasting experience. According to partner Craig Hofman, dozens of different wineries throughout the state will be featured on the menu. Vino buffs will be able


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