Archive for January, 2010

What are several wines you should always have in your home?

Friday, January 29th, 2010
lil sammy asked:


I don’t drink wine myself as I get a headache from the tannins or something like that. But I just got a cabinet with a small wine rack in it, and would like to have a few bottles around to offer glasses to guest (instead of a beer, lol).
I have no clue what I should keep on hand. Can you offer advice on what to chose for a half a dozen bottles? I’d like to keep it under $150 if possible.
Thanks!!

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Wine-Related Gifts

Friday, January 22nd, 2010
sreejith asked:


A very happy new year to all the lovers of wine!

The Valentine’s Day is near the corner. Are you searching for some gifts which you can present to the wineaux of your life? Are you passionate about everything related to wine? Or are you searching for any wine gift that is of a unique nature?

Don’t worry when we are here to advise you on the different types of wine gifts. One can opt from a wide range of good quality wine gifts which can be used as marvellous gifts.

You can opt for wine glass charms or gift baskets that are unique. You can even gift you wineaux of your life with wine racks which are manufactured from wrought iron. You can even choose form grape ornaments and wine ornaments that can be used as gifts.

One can opt for the Wine Badge as a gift which is useful for the revelation your wines. Or you can personalise the gifts and the accessories.

Some of wine gifts which can bring you appreciation are:

1. Since every wine lover will wish for his own vineyard, you can gift him with one of the different types of those, like the Grapevine furniture which can be purchased from some online stores.

2. Another cool option of giving a gift is Grape jewellery or wine jewellery.

3. You can go in for charms of wine glasses that will go with various themes as gifts.

4. Another option for a wine related gift is the wine glass markers.

5. You can choose from various wine products that have been recycled to give as a different type of gift that will add elegance to the wine décor of the receiver.

Even the grapevine wreaths and the cork wreaths act as wonderful gifts that add beauty to the wine dcor.



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How do I go about making a wine barrel rack?

Friday, January 22nd, 2010
spameg asked:


I’m attempting to make a wine barrel rack that looks something like this: http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp;jsessionid=YZKO5J5VANF43LAQBBICCONMCAEFCIWE?id=0061441630125atype=productcmCat=frooglecm_ven=data_feedcm_cat=frooglecm_pla=1800303cm_ite=0061441630125a_requestid=133974 for someone for the holidays. If you know how to go about doing something like that and/or know how to go about buy a barrel and other hardware, you would be forever helpful.

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Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
Rebecca Lottridge asked:


Short Term

Storing wine that you will consume within 4-6 months still requires you to duplicate the same conditions that are required for long term storage. However, in some cases it might just be that storing your wine in a box in a coat closet is a satisfactory short term solution.

Short term wines will include the bottles that you just brought home from the store to be consumed or bottles that have been pulled from storage and you want them to be ready for consumption in the next few months.

Short term wine storage requires you to make sure that:

•    The wine is kept in a location with stable (lower) temperature (what temp?)

•    The area is free from vibration (keeping away from a TV on your countertop, microwave, or electric can openers)

•    The cork stays moist (how do you make sure this happens?)

•    You keep the bottles out of direct sunlight

•    The location is not a storage area that has a strong odor (do not use the pantry)

If you have a wine rack that you keep in your kitchen on top of a cupboard or above the refrigerator it is best to move it to another location.  Typically we find that this is not the ideal space due to the constant opening and shutting of cabinets, the use of the refrigerator door giving contact temperature shifts as well as the vibration of the motor.  .   

Long-Term

For long term storage it is critical to have an appropriate storage location to preserve your investment.  This location should be kept at a low stable temperature, free of vibration, high humidity and dark.

Most homes maintain a temperature of around 70° F with 20-30% humidity levels.  It is recommended for ideal wine storage that the conditions are 55° to 58°  F and about 55-75% humidity or higher. The high humidity is important because it keeps the corks from drying out and will minimize the possibility of evaporation. The only problem you may experience with higher levels of humidity is that it may produce mold on the wine labels or even loosen the labels if the label was applied to the bottle with water soluble glue.

Keep in mind that temperatures lower than 55 degrees will slow down the aging of the wines.  A consistent temperature is imperative as spoilage can occur if an area has temperatures that fluctuate.

As stated earlier wine bottles are best preserved if stored in a dark area.  Wine distributors today have been making bottles with ultraviolet filters built into the glass that help protect the contents from typical effects of UV rays. However, because you are storing wine long term you can’t be sure it will not have light exposure which could result in the wine tasting or smelling like cardboard.  This is especially noticeable in delicate white wines and sparkling wines.

If you are building a cellar in your home basement make sure it is stored away from anything with a vibration.  Sump pumps, heaters, motors or generators should be avoided since the vibrations they cause are thought to negatively affect the evolution of the wines. One additional factor to avoid is storing other items with very strong odors near the wine. It is possible that the wine can pick up the aromas of other items stored nearby.

If you do not have a suitable wine cellar, there are many types of modular wine racks and wine refrigerators that are affordable and an excellent alternative to a robust wine cellar. There are kits available that will convert regular refrigerators into suitable wine storage units.



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PHYSICS A 1.4 kg bottle of vinatge wine is lying horizontally in a rack. The two surfaces on which the bottle?

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010
dudefersure asked:


rests are 90 degrees apart, and the right surface makes an angle of 45 degrees with respect to the ground. Each surface exerts a force on the bottle that is perpendicular to the surface. What is the magnitude of each of these forces?

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Thursday, January 7th, 2010
David R. Markoff asked:


Metal wine racks are an ideal selection when you are looking for a safe place to store your wine bottles. The most important thing is that you properly store your wine in the right environment regardless of the type of wine rack that you purchase. Keeping this in mind will help you to find the right spot in your home, as well as the right size to fit your entire wine collection. You should read more about properly storing your wine so that you can find the best place without compromising the taste of your wine.

Once you determine the optimal place in your home that will be consistently cool, dark and slightly humid then you can begin searching for the right metal wine rack. The main advantage of label out metal wine racks is that you will easily be able to see the label of the wine without removing it from the rack. This is an important advantage because for many wines you need to leave the wine laying on it’s side until the moment you are ready to open it. Another great advantage is that you can find many metal wine racks to choose from that will have the ability to fit in just about any size area.

The cost for metal wine racks will vary greatly. You can easily find a small specialty rack for less than $30 dollars, but a larger more decorative one is going to cost you much more. The price will also vary as the quality of the metal varies.     

You will find many different styles of metals to choose from such as label out, pigeon holes and scrolled decorative.  Finishes may be available in black, wrought iron or brushed platinum, which has the look of chrome or Stainless Steel.   Black & brushed platinum will offer you a modern or contemporary look. Wrought iron will offer a more traditional look. You can search online for the various styles.   And I can guarantee that you will be amazed at the prices, styles and designs that you will find.   Buying anything online will put you in front of some of the best deals.



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