Archive for the 'Accessories' Category


The Vacuum Wine Saver

Author: The Wine Cohort, December 3, 2008

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I am sure after a wine tasting at your home, you are left with many bottles of left over wine. You don’t want to throw them away so you use a vacuum wine saver. I love mine. I think this is a wonderful gift idea for those who are into wine. When you are just getting into the wine world, you will definitely want a vacuum wine saver. Be sure to pick one up.


Wall mounted wine rack saves space!

Author: DionysianDelights, October 23, 2008

wall mounted wine rackFor serious wine drinkers, a wine bar or corner in their homes would be a great idea. A wall mounted wine rack is recommended if space is limited, yet you would still want to display those vintage wine bottles.

Wine is not just a beverage that is served on special occasions. It can actually be the beverage of choice after a tiring day at work, or to complement a dish. In fact, it is said that drinking a glass of wine everyday can be good for the heart.


Better tasting wine

Author: DionysianDelights, October 23, 2008

wine corkscrewIn my opinion, a wine bottle sealed with a cork tastes better than wine that is sealed otherwise. Perhaps the cork adds to the flavor and aging process of a wine, I am not certain.

But what I do know is that a wine corkscrew is a much-needed tool to dislodge a cork from a wine bottle. I recall one instance when I was forced to pop a cork out without a corkscrew and it just led to disaster. That was totally embarrassing.


Transport Wine Without the Worry

Author: DionysianDelights, September 26, 2008

wine toteIf you’ve been invited to a housewarming party, wine makes a fantastic gift. It’s also a nice gesture to bring a bottle of wine when you’ve been invited to a dinner party. But any time you have to transport wine, it’s a harrowing experience. Letting it roll on the backseat of a car can lead to a broken bottle, a lost night’s worth of wine, and a terrible mess. Even having somebody hold a bottle of wine is tricky, because there’s no guarantee the bottle doesn’t slip right out of their fingers.

To make transporting wine a little bit easier, try a leather wine tote. These carrying cases are designed specifically with wine in mind. The exterior of the case is a hard plastic, meaning it will protect the wine inside from bumps and jolts. In order to cushion the bag from any potential shock, it is also lined with suede.

The totes are usually designed to carry anywhere from one to three bottles of wine, and they are secured internally by elastic straps. And the entire bag is finished off with an adjustable shoulder strap.

So, transporting wine just got a little less stressful!


Last Minute Details

Author: DionysianDelights, September 26, 2008
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When you’re throwing a dinner party, it’s easy to forget little details like slipping the champagne or white wine into the fridge before your guests arrive. So if you hear the doorbell ring and realize you have a counter full of lukewarm champagne, you don’t have to worry—so long as your freezer has a champagne cooler.A champagne cooler is essentially a frozen ice pack that can be slipped over any champagne or wine bottle. The “ice jacket” will cool the bottle in as little as five minutes.

Some people opt to chill wines in a champagne bucket, but this takes much longer than a champagne cooler. Plus, it makes the exterior of the bottle wet, which can result in water rings on wood dining room tables. With the champagne cooler, there won’t be any water, and there won’t be any mess.

These devices are sturdy and durable, and as such, they can be reused often. When you’re done with the party, just throw the cooler back into the freezer for the next event.