Is wine better to be drank cold or room tempurature?

April 15th, 2009 | Posted in Wine racks   Comments Off
BadGirlGimpy asked:


We just bought this bottle of wine (I don’t usually drink wine, just wine coolers) but we bought this sweet Hungarian wine and my friend is thinking of how in the movies they seem to take their wine right off the rack or wine cellar and drink it room temperature…………..but I’m thinking shouldn’t wine be drank cold?……………what do you think…………???
It’s a red wine

Yvonne
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Wine Racks - a Fabulous Spot to Store Your Favorite Wines

April 9th, 2009 | Posted in Wine racks   Comments Off
Jesse Akre asked:


You love wine, you love it so much that you decided to put a wine cellar in your basement to store all your favorite selections. The thing is, sometimes it can be a bit of a hassle to go down there and get a bottle for dinner or just enjoying on a deck during a nice summer evening. Well, if you don’t want to make the trek, then just turn to wine racks. One would be a great way to solve your problem.

You can still have your wine cellar in the basement, no worries there, because wine racks are just like a second convenient spot that you can put your wines. So, instead of running downstairs every time you want some wine, you can just make a quick pit stop and grab one nicely stored in this furnishing. Sure, every now and again you are going to have to fill it up, but that is way better than making the trip over and over again.

Along with providing you with a practical place to store wine, wine racks are also practical because of the different features that they can have. For example, you can get one that has a table top that you could use to uncork and serve your wine. Or, you can get another that not only comes with a table top, but drawers so you can easily store different items. There are even ones that have glass racks installed right into them as well.

Now, not only are wine racks a great choice for their practicality, but they are also a nice way to add some decoration to your dining, kitchen, even living room. How is this possible? Well, it is because they are crafted from a wide variety of materials that are beautiful on their own, but when combined with a finish, become extremely pleasing to the eye. For instance, you can get one that is crafted from rich mahogany that has a cherry finish applied to it. Or, you could get one crafted from beautiful wrought iron that is finished in a rich black color.

In addition to those, there are many other material and finishes available when it comes to wine racks. For instance, some of the other materials you can get are different woods like pine or maple while some other metals are including steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Other finishes offered are pewter or oil rubbed for the metal while for the wood there are just a plethora of different stains and paints available.

To easily check out all the wine racks that you could purchase for your space, just go online for some comparison shopping. You can browse the many selections in no time at all and when you do decide on something, it will be shipped right to your home.

In the end, wine racks are just a must have selection for any wine lover and would be a great addition to any kitchen, dining room, even living room, or hallway.



Danielle
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Modern Touch and Useful Freeform Wine Storage

April 4th, 2009 | Posted in Wine racks   Comments Off
m.jeya asked:


The stainless steel unique and distinctly elegant freeform Wine rack, its features one of the most innovative designs in wine bottle storage. Wine is the perfect accompaniment for a formal dinner. Freeform wine racks are created from the highest quality materials and are suitable for any storage space.

 

This stylish wine rack will add a modern touch to your decor. Freeform Wine Storage is the only dedicated wine storage facility serving the Dallas/Fort Worth area. We are dedicated to storing your collection in the optimal conditions ensuring consistent temperature, correct humidity levels and complete security. The Wine Rack Store is proud to offer the largest selection of quality wood or metal wine racks and cellar wine racks available at amazing discount prices!

 

Wine is the perfect accompaniment for a formal dinner. This clean and modern design makes this wine holder a must have item for your dining table. Torre tagus Freeform Wine rack Perfect Gift for the man in your life Polished aluminum wine rack. Freeform wine storage is very attractive and most useful of homemade kitchen useful. This wine storage is aluminum product its storage on four wine bottles, its fixed on any place of the house.

 

The Freeform Wine rack is straight forward appearance and practical functionality. This beautiful free form wine rack holds 4 bottles and is enhanced with 3D grape cluster and hand forged leaves. Whether your gift recipient is just beginning to experience the wonders of the fruit of the vine, or they are a serious collector with a dionastic cellar and a life time subscription to Wine Spectator magazine; we have the perfect gift for every wine lover. Please purchase online http://www.katiewongnyc.com in NewYork city.



Louise
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Wooden wine rack that holds about 40 bottles?

April 2nd, 2009 | Posted in Wine racks   Comments Off
Anthony O asked:


This wine rack is about 4 to 5 ft tall and can be leaned up against a wall and is made of wood, and the bottles necks are placed into the dowles of the rack, the butt of the bottle is sticking out. Does anyone remember the name of this specific wine rack?

Agnes
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Can wine that was refrigerated and then taken out of the fridge for several weeks be refrigerated again?

March 29th, 2009 | Posted in Wine racks   Comments Off
Rockinrobin asked:


I have had some wine in the fridge for awhile. I want to take it out to display it on my wine rack. Eventually though I want to drink it. Can I put it back in the fridge again. Will it still be okay?

Catherine
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What You Need To Know Before Making Wine Rack Design Plans?

March 28th, 2009 | Posted in Wine racks   Comments Off
Swalesta asked:


When most people think of wine rack design plans, what comes to mind is usually basic information that’s not particularly interesting or beneficial. But there’s a lot more to wine rack design plans than just the basics. It seems like new information is discovered about something every day. And the topic of wine rack design plans a is no exception. Keep reading to get more fresh news about wine rack design plans.

The first thing you do when making wine rack design plans is to decide why you are making these plans. Is it because you intend to start collecting wine or is it because you already are an avid wine collector? Are you making these plans because you entertain a great deal or are you making these plans because it will make your house look really good? All of these questions need to be asked before you even start thinking about making wine rack design plans. The answers to these questions will determine the size, the room, the climate control and the amount of wine needed to fill the rack.

Wine Specialists

It is a good idea to consult your friends when getting ready to make your wine rack design plans. If they are wine enthusiasts their input will be very helpful and they will enjoy using it after it is installed. Finding a wine connoisseur is probably the smartest step you can make when making your wine rack design plans. A wine connoisseur will be able to give you expert advice on wine and which vintages will work the best in your wine rack. There are also wine specialists that are experts in creating wine rack design plans.

The Space

If your wine rack design plans are on a smaller scale then first sketch out what you want to have made and take very good measurements so that it will fit perfectly into your space. The next thing you need to do is to find a good craftsman who can create your image. Sometimes you can just give these men or women your idea and they can sketch it out for you. The money you pay these craftsmen is well worth the effort when the project is complete.

Wine rack design plans do not have to be too extensive. All that is really needed is a style, type of material and color to create a great wine rack. Small wine racks look great in small interior spaces. Large wine racks look fantastic in large homes or homes that have large pantries, basements or walk-in closets. A separate quarters outside of the house is always a good place for a wine storage rack as well. But if you are looking for a decorative piece for the inside of your home you do not have to spend too much money or time on your wine rack design plans. Go to some specialized wine stores and see what they have. If that does not interest you then go to some home interior stores and see what they are displaying. You might find that you don’t need to make any wine rack design plans after all by picking out a wine rack of your choice and buying it.

Of course, it’s impossible to put everything about wine rack design plans into just one article. But you can’t deny that you’ve just added to your understanding about wine rack design plans, and that’s time well spent.



Courtney
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Buying Commercial Wine Racks- Important Steps to Follow

March 25th, 2009 | Posted in Wine racks   Comments Off
Melanie Hudson asked:


Commercial wine racks are generally divided in two main groups. First group is represented by in-store Commercial wine racks, developed for high traffic areas of the store to stimulate sales. The second group consists of cellar or warehouse Commercial wine racks, predominately made for storage of large quantities of bottles before they hit the shelves. Primary mission of every wine storage rack is to properly facilitate wine bottles. Originally wine storage racks were designed to prevent cork from drying and therefore spoiling the content of the bottle. Today literally each wine storage rack is made to prevent cork from drying. But other factors like positioning the rack within the store, choosing the right design and color can significantly influence sales figures.

Many small to mid-size shop owners tend to purchase their commercial wine rack without giving it any thorough consideration. This partly originates from the lack of knowledge about the impact of a well chosen wine rack on customer purchasing behavior and on the overall quality impression of the shop.

How can you make the most of your new commercial wine storage rack?

Firstly you should carefully plan where your new wine rack should stand. There are many studies done on where in the process of shopping a customer is most likely to notice your wine collection and buy a bottle. Those studies on customer purchasing behavior can be found on web. A 2005 research in Denmark supermarkets for example showed that wine buyers bought more olives, fruit and vegetables, poultry, cooking oil and low fat cheese, milk and meat than beer buyers. So you really have to know your customers in order to pinpoint the right spot for your new wine rack.

Secondly, when planning a space for your in-shop wine storage rack, do not question yourself if there are wine racks that can actually fit the space you have planned for it. You will have no problems finding a wine rack that fits into the corner or even a wine rack that perfectly fits in the center of the shop. So do not limit your mind on design or color availability. Wine storage racks producers have made their job to provide just the solution you need.

Lastly, when you decide for a suitable commercial wine rack, do not let yourself get blinded by the overwhelming beauty of some wine racks out there. Some shop owners get lured by those extraordinary luxury designs, and buy them without thinking much about how this could affect the overall picture of their shop. There is one general advice to be followed. If you do not intend to sell high quality expensive wines ($30 up boutique wines) than you should stay away from any all-heart redwood or mahogany style wine racks.



Eric
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How do you poison the Duke of Mania’s food and wine in Shivering Isles?

March 23rd, 2009 | Posted in Wine racks   Comments Off
Iawee asked:


I’ve been playing shivering isles for a while now and I’m absolutely stuck on the Ritual of Mania quest. I go to the kitchen in the afternoon like it tells me to, I follow the markers to the table and the wine rack and all I can do is take the stuff! I have no option to poison anything!! Please help me I’m getting really tired of just wandering around this little kitchen!!!

Valerie
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Wine Cellar Lighting

March 23rd, 2009 | Posted in Wine racks   Comments Off
Russell Neal asked:


Phantom linear strips make ideal wine cellar lights. Due to both their flexibility and concealment, they can be positioned in a variety of positions that create both direct and indirect cove lighting effects. In smaller wine cellars, they can function as the primary light source, and in larger cellars where people gather for a quiet getaway into a better, alternate reality, linear strips can be used to create ambient wine cellar lighting that contributes a vital element to romance, mystique, and relaxation.

Because many wine cellars are intended for viewing rather than visitation, lighting them with standard overhead accent lighting fixtures can often detract from the presentation of the wine bottles and the aesthetic of ornamental wine racks. Wine cellar lighting in this type of environment must completely hide its source and magnify the bottles, labels, and racks without giving away the source of illumination. This can be difficult in narrow confines that often resemble a long closet more than what most of us think of when we visualize a room. In such quarters, Phantom linear strips can be mounted on the rear interior of the doorway of the wine cellar. Light shines back into the room from the concealed strips, creating a luminance that appears to grow out of the corridor and intensify as it reaches the bottles.

In larger wine cellars, lighting takes on a more subtle role as an accent to atmosphere. Wine cabinets and wine racks stand along the walls, normally surrounding a table or two where people can gather and enjoy wine and cheese and quiet conversation. Most wine cellars of this nature, though spacious in floor space, nevertheless have low ceilings. Flexible cove lighting strips can be mounted on top of racks and cabinets, shining light upward along the back wall and reflecting it off the ceiling. This is similar to valance and cove lighting, but it has a much more powerful effect due to the space limitations of the low ceiling. The light appears to climb the wall and wrap itself around the ceiling, fading toward the center in a gentle glow.

Lighting wine racks themselves can also be done with similar effect using linear strips. Because Phantom makes every LED energy saving lighting strip custom to the dimensions of either a horizontal or vertical mounting surface, strips can be fitted to the interior of the rack to emphasize the label and surround the bottle with an aura of light. Or, wine cellar lighting strips can be concealed behind the racks along the rear surface of the wood, shining the light forward for a silhouette effect. Because of this remarkable flexibility and precise matching of fixture size to mounting dimensions, the possibilities for wine cellar lighting with Phantom custom lighting strips are as many and varied as wine cellars themselves.

For lamping options, we recommend LED 2800K festoon lamps as the most ideal source of both direct and indirect wine cellar lighting. 2800K festoons produce the warmest possible colour temperature available in LED, and they are a viable replacement for incandescent and xenon light sources. It is extremely important to use LED strip lighting in any wine cellar if at all possible. The absence of UV radiation and infrared heat renders the light harmless to the wine itself and prevents interference with any refrigeration systems that may be in place. The distribution of light produced by the 2800K LED festoon is indistinguishable from that of previous, more primitive technologies, and is ideal for creating an atmosphere of warmth, colour, and comfort. This is also the most energy efficient form of wine cellar in cabinet lighting and the best option for those who wish to leave the lights on for most, if not all, of the time.

Due to the highly original and custom nature of wine cellars, lighting in these environments has to reflect a level of equivalent customization and adaptability to some of the most eclectic cabinetry and interior architecture found in refined and elegant settings. Because our Phantom LED cabinet lights are all manufactured custom to specification orders, the best way to order these lights is to contact our main office and send us blueprints of your wine cellar (if available), along with a series of photographs that will help us build your lighting strips specific to the dimensions, floor plan, ceiling height, racks, and cabinetry of your cellar.



Charlotte
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How do I fix little spots on a piece of furniture where finish has been eaten by felt pads on a wine rack?

March 22nd, 2009 | Posted in Wine racks   Comments Off
RVF asked:


I had the furniture refinished about a year ago. Since then, I’ve had a wine rack resting on it. Four corners of the rack are protected by little felt pads. Seems as though the pads at through the finish. Is there a way I can hide or spot repair these four little spots?

Raymond
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