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Calphalon 2-pc. Wine Serving Set

June 10th, 2008 by Wine Critic
Calphalon 2-pc. Wine Serving Set

Calphalon 2-pc. Wine Serving Set

Part of a 2-piece comprehensive collection of mixing and serving accesories, this wine serving set with a contemporary stainless design is ideal for stylish entertaining. This Set Includes: White Wine Chiller Red Wine Coaster


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Riedel Set of 2 “O” Series Crystal Syrah/Shiraz Wine Tumblers

June 9th, 2008 by Wine Critic
Riedel Set of 2 Riedel Set of 2 “O” Series Crystal Syrah/Shiraz Wine Tumblers

Maximilian Riedel (11th generation) presents his first glass series: Riedel “O”! The Riedel connoisseur will be surprised to find that this new glass series has something missing - there is no stem or base. So what is “O”? Riedel “O” is the new innovative take on the wine tumbler. In short: “O” is the ideal glass for every day use and every occasion. It is fun, stylish, feels good to hold, and it works! The designs of “O” are based on the benchmark shapes of the Riedel Vinum series. For the first time in glass history the design parameters such as shape of tumbler, size and diameter of rim, have been fine-tuned to enhance the world’s most important grape varietals. The tumbler, used for centuries as an all-round drinking vessel, has now been turned into a sophisticated wine accessory. Designed to complement any Reidel glass series, “O” offers an elegant, uncomplicated design in an easy-to-use glass. Ideal for all casual occasions, “O” is perfect for picnics and backyard barbecues as well as relaxed evenings with pizza and games. Broken stems are a thing of the past. The shape of each glass is specifically recommended to highlight the tannins and balance the fruit in wine varietials such as Syrah and Shiraz. Each glass holds 21.875-oz. and stands 5.37-in. tall. Set of 2.


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Epicurean International Combination Wine and Champagne Saver

June 8th, 2008 by
Epicurean International Combination Wine and Champagne Saver

Epicurean International Combination Wine and Champagne Saver

Vacuum seal keeps wine and champagne fresh for up to 14 days - without cartridges. New dual action preservation system vacuum-seals your favorite wines and preserves the sparkle in your champagnes–naturally. Simply insert appropriate color coded stopper into bottle, set cordless wine saver, place onto stopper, and activate. In seconds the light sensor indicates the perfect seal. Includes 1 champagne stopper, 2 wine stoppers, and the first dripless pour, seal & save wine bottle stopper.


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Sasaki 12-oz. Akita Footed Crystal Wine Glass

June 4th, 2008 by
Sasaki 12-oz. Akita Footed Crystal Wine Glass

Sasaki 12-oz. Akita Footed Crystal Wine Glass

Like lovely crystal bells, Akita stemware rings true to modern design. The sleek, long bowl of each glass forms a continuous silhouette with the stem, which in turn narrows elegantly as it meets the disk-shaped base. A slight flare at the lip gives the bell-like shape, and silvery accents that contain ten percent real silver add a luxurious touch. Simple enough for nightly wine with dinner, yet special enough for celebrations, Akita sparkling crystal wine goblets and Champagne flutes are complemented by a tall decanter with a flat-topped stopper. Sasaki drinkware comes out of a long tradition of sophisticated Japanese arts and makes a superb gift. The crystal should be washed and dried carefully by hand. The silver accents on the glasses are 10 real silver.


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Rosle 5.5-in. Waiter’s Friend/Captain’s Knife

June 3rd, 2008 by
Rosle 5.5-in. Waiter's Friend/Captain's Knife

Rosle 5.5-in. Waiter’s Friend/Captain’s Knife

Now you can open bottles like a professional. This special tool has an ergonomically shaped handle with finger indentations and rounded edges so it fits comfortably in the hand as you flip the caps from beer bottles or remove the cork from wine bottles. It’s perfectly balanced to ensure the cork can be pulled out in one simple maneuver. Includes a foil cutter, too.


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Combining Wine and Food

June 2nd, 2008 by

Drinking Wine As You Eat

A good wine will help digestion, bring out the flavors of the food and if it is a red wine, assist you in keeping your heart healthy.  There are many schools of thought as to what wines to combine with what foods.  However, the modern rule of thumb is that if it tastes right, it is right.  There are, indeed, some gourmands who may argue with this.  In any case, there would seem to be truly very little downside in combining food and wine in this manner.

Cooking With Wine

The art of cooking with wine is perhaps exhibited best in the French and Italian modes of cooking.  In both styles of cooking, combinations of food and wine include using reds in meat sources and bastes, and the use of sweet white whites in the preparation of certain deserts and vegetables.  This is a vast oversimplification, but in general wines add depth to flavor and can help in tenderizing certain meats and vegetables.  In most cases the combination of food and wine in this manner does not result in alcoholic tasting food as the cooking of the food typically boils away the alcohol or changes the way the alcohol itself is constituted.  Any age may eat this wonderful combination of food and wine.

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Riedel Set of 2 Vinum Crystal Rosé Wine Glasses

June 1st, 2008 by
Riedel Set of 2 Vinum Crystal Rosé Wine Glasses

Riedel Set of 2 Vinum Crystal Rosé Wine Glasses

For the third year, Riedel has created a special, limited edition glass to benefit Living Beyond Breast Cancer. The Pink Vinum Rosé glass with its soft pink stem and clear bowl will be available beginning May 2007, just in time for rosé wine season. “This year we decided to create a rosé glass as the interest in and consumption of rosé wine has risen and is being enjoyed from the start of spring through Thanksgiving,” said Maximilian Riedel,CEO of Riedel Crystal of America. This set of two glasses is attractively packaged as a pair in a black box adorned by the pink ribbon synonymous with this important cause. Riedel will donate 15 of the proceeds from the sale of this glass to support those dealing with the devastating diagnosis of breast cancer and life beyond.


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