Archive for June, 2009

Friday, June 26th, 2009
Al Hardy asked:


What is one of the best ways to store or display your wine collection?  One of the best way is a Hanging Wine Rack.

The use of wall and ceiling mounted wine racks is becoming increasingly more popular.  This is mostly due to the fact that they simply help save space and they can be purchased in many different styles, colors and sizes.  

The kind of wall or ceiling mounted Hanging Wine Rack you buy will be determined not only by price, but also by your taste and your needs.  If you have a small area where you keep your wine, this is a great solution for storing/displaying your wine collection all while also adding elegance and sophistication to your home.

You may also want to consider a Wine Storage Refrigerator for your wine storage needs, but they may cost you more than a wine rack.  You can get more information about Wine Store Refrigerators by clicking the links at the bottom of this article.

How do you choose your Hanging Wine Rack?

If you are planning you hang a wall mounted style wine rack, you need to determine how much space you have or want to allow for your wine collection/bottles.  This can be determined by measuring the wall space where you plan to hang your wine rack.  Once you have the measurements for your wine rack, you can start comparison shopping online for your wall mounted Hanging Wine Rack.  

If you are planning to use a ceiling mounted wine rack, you really only have to determine where you plan to hang it.  You can do the measurements after you look at ceiling mounted wine racks online and find out what size you want.  Ceiling mounted wine racks are real space savers as you are utilizing space you would otherwise not be using.

Once you know where you are going to place your Hanging Wine Rack, you can choose the style, color and material for your wine rack.  There are wood, metal and wrought iron wine racks that come in a huge variety of styles and colors.

There is more to a wall wine rack than meets the eye since you can choose one that allows you to not only store/display your wine collection, but also wine glasses if you choose.  

The best place to start for the perfect wine display rack is on the Internet.  No matter what style wine rack you choose, you can match your decor and fit your personality by shopping online for a Hanging Wine Rack.



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Sunday, June 21st, 2009
oliver asked:


Bottle Wine Refrigerator

A wine bottle refrigerator can be a good choice for cooling wine. This is because its temperature is ultra-controlled and set much higher than the average refrigerator. A wine bottle refrigerator is designed in such a way so as to preserve the different requirements of both red and white wines. Here are some questions to ask:

Are you a serious wine collector?

Do you consider yourself to be a wine connoisseur?

Do you have a wine bottle refrigerator?

You probably have the best wine collection out of everyone you know. So why don’t you have a wine bottle refrigerator? If you really love your collection and pride yourself on the quality of the wine you have then you need to keep it at peak condition for as long as you have it.

 Keeping wine at room temperature will actually harm the quality of your prized collection. Needless, to say, when the right wine bottle refrigerator is found you will be somewhat happy. You will most certainly get comfort in knowing you are properly storing your wine collection to preserve them for many years to come.

 We all know that keeping wine in a cellar is the best way to go as far as humidity and temperature go. But not everyone has the money or the space in their house to have a wine cellar. The next best thing to having a wine cellar is to get yourself a good quality wine bottle refrigerator, which will keep your bottles of wine at the correct temperature and the also allow the right humidity to circulate around the bottles. The optimum humidity level between 55-70% which will keep unwanted odors form entering the wine. The racks in the refrigerator units allow for the circulation which emulates the cellar set up.

You simply cannot keep your collection in prime condition without a cellar or a wine bottle refrigerator to keep the required condition for storage. One thing to note is that a wine bottle refrigerator is not a replacement for an actual wine cellar.

 

Nevertheless, Once you have determined that you need a wine bottle refrigerator to keep your collection in you need to then decide which brand, model and size is right for you. There are quite a few out there. The wine racks can be made of metal or wood and the wine storage  that you choose will be a matter of your own taste in the end. Many factors will need to be taken into consideration when choosing but you can definitely factor in design now a days with the huge range that are out there.

You can afford to find one that really fits in with the style of your surroundings and also be the correction function that you require. There are many different ways to store your wine but no matter which wine storage solution you choose you will need to keep the conditions  constant.

 



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Friday, June 19th, 2009
David R. Markoff asked:


Under counter wine racks are small and compact designed to fit in tight spaces. You can find many different styles and sizes of under counter wine racks. This racking will be the most suitable for kitchens or under your wine bar.

There are many things that you must take into consideration when you are looking for the best under counter wine rack.  The first is of course your budget and prices will vary.  The price is generally going to be less expensive when it is smaller with less features, and will increase in price as the rack gets larger with additional features.

Some additional considerations that are very important will be the size of the space that you will be putting your under counter wine rack. Understanding your needs will help you narrow down your available choices and make your selection a bit easier.

In order to purchase the right wine rack that will go under your counter in your kitchen or behind your wine bar you will need to take the above things into consideration, as well as what type of wine that you will be storing in the unit. Wine storage is important to maintaining the quality of your wine whether it’s red wine or white wine. As opposed to an under counter wine rack, you may also want to consider a small wine cabinet instead which allows for the wine to be stored in a climate controlled environment.   

You are going to have many choices of under counter wine racks to choose from and if you use the methods above then it should drastically cut down on the choices. Purchasing your wine rack online will save you money, but more importantly it will help you to determine the best model for you.   

If you have a certain space you are trying to fill, you may need a custom wine rack.  However, you should also look at a variety of modular or kit racking that is available. Many of the modular racks can be cut in height or width to allow for a customized under counter rack at a modular price!



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Making Mead Wine, Can I add fruit flavours after fermentation?

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
deansnooker09 asked:


I’ve just made my first batch of mead and it is fermenting now, after fermentation can I add flavours, using real fruits before I rack it?, or ideally should fruit flavours be added at the start. Also if I can add fruit after fermentation what else do I need to consider?

Thanks

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Wine Bottles?

Monday, June 15th, 2009
mantywoc asked:


What is the average measurements of wine bottles ? I have been asked to build a wine rack and need to know.

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can you you put a unopened bottle of single malt into a wine rack for storage?

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009
Reece asked:


if not then what should i do please help

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Join a Wine Club

Sunday, June 7th, 2009
altaf qureshi asked:


If you are a wine fanatic, you have many options to satisfy your thirst. But before you choose an option, you should know how to taste wine.

In order to do a proper wine tasting, you need to swish the wine around your mouth. This helps get the most out of your taste buds. Here are more tips in order to taste wine.

Look at the wine color. The more color a white wine has, the more flavor it has and the older it is. You can approximate the age of a red wine by titling the glass and looking at the edge of the wine. The browner it is, the older it is.

Smell the wine by taking one deep whiff. After you do this you want to think about the aroma.

When you taste the wine, you want to consider the first impression, the actual taste once you swish it in your mouth, and the after taste.

Now for the wine tasting options:

You could join a wine club. Wine clubs allow members to pay a monthly fee in order to have a selection or two of wine delivered to their home monthly.

The International Wine of the Month Club offers members selections from two separate boutique vineyards along with a newsletter. You have a choice in the type of membership you select. You can receive two red wine selections, two white wine selections, or one of each. Membership to the wine club starts at $27.95 per month plus shipping and handling. The most expensive membership option costs $63.95 per month plus shipping and handling. The International Wine of the Month Club also offers gift memberships.

The Cellars Wine Club is similar to the International Wine of the Month Club in that you can receive two red wine selections, two white wine selections, or one of each. However, The Cellars Wine Club offers five different membership options. The premium wine club, the west coast wine club, the all about reds wine club, the platinum wine club and 90 plus points wine club. The wine club memberships start at $36.95 with the most expensive being $79.95

Perhaps a wine club isn’t up your alley. Maybe a wine cellar is. The idea wine cellar has a temperature of 50-55 degrees Fahrenheit. The cellar should be moderately damp because this helps keep the corks from drying out. Ultraviolet light destroys wine so your wine cellar should be dark. Avoid putting your wine cellar sheds or garages because you run the risk of freezing the wine. Similarly, avoid the attic because the heat could get too extreme. The best place for a wine cellar would be an under stairs cupboard.

Maybe you just have a few bottles of wine you want to store and display. A wine rack would be your best option. Wine racks come in large sizes to place in your cellar but there are also smaller wine racks that can sit on your kitchen or dining room table. If you really want to get creative, there are wine racks that are also bookends!

Next you might decide that you need a technique for comparing wines.

The Exploratorium describes a technique of comparing wine aromas that is similar to the following:

First you will need these ingredients:

A tiny piece of bell pepper, one drop of butter, half teaspoon of fresh citrus, linalool, a teaspoon of peach juice, a teaspoon of pineapple juice and a teaspoon of vanilla extract.

You take these 7 ingredients and put each in its own wine glass with the base wine. You cover the glass and label it with the standard. Smell the first three wine separately. Then smell the standards to see which terms describe which wines.

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Kosher wine?

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
Cambridge asked:


Hello, I am going to buy some bottles of Kosher wine for my wedding - I have three Jewish guests coming. The question is - can I store it like normal wine, I would normally just pop it in a cupboard or in my wine rack!
But as it is Kosher, does it have to be stored a certain way. I know it’s wine like any other but I’m talking about possibly comprimising it’s, umm, kosherness - can it be in a cupboard with non-kosher wine etc!!

Help!
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6 Crucial Choices When Selecting a Wall Wine Rack

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
Alyssa Davis asked:


Did you know that wine is healthy? Studies reveal that drinking one glass of red or white wine per day can have various health benefits, including:

- antioxidants

- cancer cell killing

- coronary heart disease rate decrease

- lung functioning improved

- stroke prevention

- ulcer prevention

Before serving, remember that presentation is a vital aspect of serving foods and beverages. An attractive wall wine rack can excite the senses of your guests, even before you pour their glass! Here are some options that you have when selecting a wall rack:

1. Bottle capacity

When selecting a wall rack, of the options you have is the bottle capacity of the one. If you want the it to be merely decorative, then you should probably select a rack with as one-bottle capacity. However, if you intend to use the it for entertaining guests, then consider a wall wine rack with a capacity for two or three bottles. This will give your guests options: red or white wine, local or imported one, and so on.

2. Shape of the wall wine rack

The wall rack is available in a wide variety of shapes. There are square racks. There are round ones. There are rectangular wine wall racks. Base the shape that you select, on the other wall decor that appears on the same wall or in the room. It should also complement other decor that is not wall decor.

3. Consider a wall wine rack with grape vines

Many wall wine racks contain various styles of faux grape vines. Sometimes the vines appear within a square, rectangular, or round frame. Other times, the style of the rack centers on the faux grapevines themselves! In this latter case, the style typically originates from particular regions throughout Italy. Carefully select a grapevine style that complements other decor in the room.

4. Select a basic or ornate style

Base the choice on the other decor in the room. If you want a more basic style, then select a wall rack with a basic shape (i.e. square, rectangle, or circle). However, if you want to embellish the wall more, then consider a rack that is less symmetrical, such as those with a grapevine theme.

5. Choose a wall wine rack within your budget

The cost can vary somewhat significantly. This is based on how intricate the design is the type of material that the manufacture used, and so on. Make sure that you select a piece that is within your budget.

6. Determine the function of the wine rack

Some wine racks are more decorative than others are, and include enough space for a glass. Determine if you want to showcase a particular bottle of wine, or provide options for your dinner guests.

When selecting a wall rack, you have several choices–such as whether to secure a wrought iron wall rack. Use wall wine racks to drink to your health–in style!



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