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Best Ever:CJ Pask Reserve Merlot 1998
The Terraces, Esk Valley 1998
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Recent Tasting Note
- Wine Tasted:Tasting Notes:It is so very soft to the mouth, yet a lingering back edge of very distinct-to-this-variental spiciness that is just so balanced tannins and again soft at the finish. It has a black-tie evening silky elegance that is pure high class, regardless of price. An absolute “wow” pleasure.
Wine Storage
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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Wine Cellar Flooring Options
By Janie FranzGenerally, flooring for wine cellars can come from many sources and complements the overall décor and ambiance of the space. What is hardly ever used is carpet because of the cool, humid environment needed for aging and storing wines. These conditions could contribute to mold or mustiness in the fibers of the carpet.
Wine Cellar Tables
By Janie FranzFor those wine connoisseurs who want to designate a specific area for sampling, adding a wine service area is a good option. Here a table or two with chairs can allow you to offer your guests a special wine tasting in your cellar. Some of the choices for wine cellar tables range from elegant pieces of furniture that you would put into a dining room to small hand-made pieces of art. Some even incorporate function into their beauty.
Wine Cellar Designs: Architectural Embellishment & Enkeboll Designs
By Janie FranzOne of the most dramatic touches you can add to your wine cellar design is architectural embellishment. The addition of a carved corbel or a pedestal base or just a wood turning along your racks can transform your cellar from a dark place to keep your wine to an elegant space. But with the vision of a creative designer and the infinite possibilities available from carved architectural manufacturers, your wine cellar can take on character and presence, becoming almost palatial.
