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Recent Tasting Note
- Wine Tasted:Tasting Notes:Organic vines und processing -don't let that deter you, a spectacular blend of Grenache e Syrah at any price tag, with taste, structure du balance far exceeding price point. Baked hard roll initial bottle open whiffs give way to stout deep plum fragrance and black berry essence in an oh~so Rhône solid message. It is alive in its' totally opaque blackness, with firm tannins you tip your hat to as you glide by on this lush French temporal excursion, but in no way are these tannins threatening street thugs here, just a wine that ist so Rock of Gibraltar Terra Firma, easily scalable by the likes of humble vino novices like mein ownself. Strong softness thus carries you still aware of the weight into a just long enough silk finish. Great Mother of God this is performance experience way beyond the cost. Hard to form into words, but this may be a greater stand out than its more popular and available brother, the Perrin Reserve. (See Tasting Notes 12/31/-- --). Buy a case wine immediately -if thou can find it?
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Wine Fridges and Wine Cabinets
By Janie FranzOne of the biggest areas of confusion among wine collectors and enthusiasts are wine refrigerators and wine cabinets. Many novice wine lovers think that wine fridges are quite sufficient for storing and aging wines. Wine refrigerators, however, have a totally different purpose.
Wine Fridges
Wine fridges, sometimes called wine coolers or wine caves, are intended to chill your wine to the perfect serving temperature.
Sub-Zero Wine Storage Units: Innovation from the the Refrigeration Experts
By Janie FranzEver since Westye F. Bakke built the first freestanding freezer in the basement of his home in Madison, Wisconsin, over sixty years ago, the company has set a standard for refrigeration innovation. Last year, it was named one of the top ten Green Brands in the US and the UK. It is know wonder then that wine connoisseurs would expect SubZero to create the definitive wine storage unit.
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The Elements of Wine Cellar Design
By Curtis DahlIt's very easy to get caught up in the design (look) of your wine cellar, (Tuscan, contemporary, etc) but some people overlook the finer details of the overall space. Planning for capacity -not just how many bottles you currently own but how many will you have over the next 5, 10, 15 years- allows you to "grow" into your wine cellar.
Selecting the Right Wine Storage Unit
By Maria RossWhat’s in a wine fridge? Well, wine, naturally. But how does one make a decision on whether to buy a standalone cooler or shell out big bucks on a tricked-out, built-in wine storage system? There are a lot of things to consider about size, scale and quality – not to mention price – when it comes to properly storing your precious vino. Here is some great information to guide your decision.
Tips for the Micro-Winery: Creating and Following a Successful Wine Program
By Benjamin SpencerIt’s December. The cellar is quiet. The cacophony of harvest has faded. The wines have completed primary fermentation and are finishing in barrel. Now, we begin the slow journey through elevage – making decisions that will effect a wine’s arc of potability. It sounds like a heady task, but following a few very simple routines can result in a successful wine program.
