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Many people doesn’t realize as well as many types of cars, Peugeot also have a long history making the finest salt and pepper mills, at eye watering prices. This also appears to be high quality, and reasonably priced on Amazon (US).
Link: Peugeot 200251 Mathus Blade-Style... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001ARFP0C
please buy yourself a cheap double hinge cork screw.
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You should do more research. You can't ask such a general question and expect a reasonable discussion with people that actually know about the topic. Asking if natural wine is good is like asking if wine in oak is good. It depends.
Also, I'm not to get into what I think of natural wine because there's too many "somms" in this sub that think they know everything and this shit all over it.
Instead, I'll recommend a few sources and you can decide yourself.
<strong>Natural Wine by Master of Wine, Isabelle Legeron</strong> Highly recommend this book. Easy to digest, small articles and plenty of pictures. Goes over everything from soil diversity to biodynamics to sulfites to recommended producers. From the consumer perspective, probably the best book on natural wine.
<strong>Mondo Vino</strong> (Movie, later extended into a TV series) Controversial movie that rejects the manipulation, commercialization and "parker palate" phenomenon. Dated now but worth seeing.
Adventures on the Wine Route by Kermit Lynch Kermit isn't exactly a natural wine importer, but he started in the 1970s when industrial wine (opposite of natural) started to take off in America. He also discusses old school production like organic farming and minimal filtering/additions that was lost in the old world post WWII. It's also fun to read.
I don’t want to rain on your good deal parade but everything in this box can be replaced by this sweet little gadget for $7. Winged corkscrews work great until they don’t and leave you with a broken cork stuck half way down the neck of the bottle.
If you are aging anything, or storing for long periods of time, I highly suggest an analog thermometer & humidity gauge. Something like this on Amazon, but they are typically cheaper at local pet supply stores.
That way you have two data points. If they aren't reading the same values, then you know one is broken. Last thing you want is for the fridges sensors to break causing it to cool too much/not enough, etc. and you have no idea.
Now comes the fun part, filling it up with wine! Enjoy the new fridge!
I was skeptical, so I bought one. I've now purchased ten of them. The first one I bought opens more that two hundred bottles a week and never missed a beat. I especially like that the worm has a groove in it. This keeps it from squeaking like some others do.
For the price, check it out. Of you have any problems, the company or Amazon will handle it immediately. I had one with a loose handle wood piece, the sent me another for free and told me to keep the other.
Cheers!
[Note: This is NOT an affiliate link. I just sincerely recommend the corkscrew.]
Waiters Corkscrew by HiCoup - Professional Stainless Steel with Sapphire Resin Inlay All-in-one Corkscrew, Bottle Opener and Foil Cutter, the Favoured Wine Opener of Sommeliers, Waiters and Bartenders
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Got one of these and love it. A couple bucks more than need be, but the cost per use is quite low at this point.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016S659U0/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
First, it's not going to go "bad" in the sense of "unsafe." It'll just taste unappealing.
Second, the answer to this depends on a ton of variables, but the largest one is YOUR palate. In other words, how much you notice/care about changes in taste. Your wine will usually not be the SAME tasting after a day of storage, but that doesn't mean it's bad.
Without getting too bogged down into details and variations, a wine that is stored in the refrigerator after opening (yes, even red wine) with a cork or stopper can probably get most people 2-4 days. Try and see. Some people are happily drinking a wine 7 days later. For me personally, I'll usually drink a wine one day after but no longer.
If you want to extend the storage life of wine, you can try a cheap vacuum sealer. When I used to use one, I think it probably gave an extra day of drinking. Nothing drastic, but noticeable.
If you want to go a little more advanced, there are systems that will fairly cheaply add a layer of gas on top of the wine to preserve it. At the very high end, there's the Coravin and similar systems, but these are expensive ($200 plus expensive argon canisters), though they can keep a wine stored for months with little to no change.
The full scope of Italian wine is pretty huge!
I’ve done the WSET 2 and think it covers the key areas - Barolo, Barbaresco, Amarone, Brunello, Chianti, Primitivo, Prosecco and then all this white wines (which I struggled with!)
There are some books on Italian wines you might like
I have THISbut wouldn’t recommend it. It’s just a big list of regions and varietals in large font
Kerin O’Keefes books on Brunello and Barolo/Barbaresco are good and worth reading.
Then there is always the level 3 which is my next plan!
I think the author is overly pessimistic. Looking at the beer industry things are already what he fears but there has never been a better selection of craft and unique beers. Also see the explosion of winemakers in Washington.
I guess it is what it says on the bottle, a Bodegas Riojanas 1973 from Cenicero, Rioja, Spain. Probably all or mostly Tempranillo. Abebooks sell a cleaner, larger version of the label here.
Wow, I wasn't expecting so much interest! For all those who are asking about my method, I used a glass bottle cutter (this one) to score the glass. Then alternate cold and boiling water over the scoreline until the top breaks off. I also wrap a cloth around the bottom of the bottle, covering the label to keep it dry.
The wax and wicks were also purchased off Amazon, I used soy wax for a cleaner burn.
These are the first ones I've done, I definitely need more practice to get a really clean break, then should probably spend more time sanding them down before they're ready to give as gifts!
Our closet-converted-to-wine-storage uses these guys on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Seville-Classics-40-Bottle-Birchwood-Wine/dp/B001E2GMLE/
The quality is what you'd expect for the price. But they are stackable and the bottles fit and don't move. Stacked three units high with no issues.
I have been teaching blind tasting for decades. Here is an article I wrote on this very subject.
While I can't speak of specific tour company policies, most wineries up here waive tasting fees with certain purchase amounts (usually 3+ bottles), so it's probably better to arrange to pay the tastings separately.
There's not a lot of great hotels in the area (The Allison Resort and Spa is nice, but is also as expensive as you'd expect it to be), so look into Air BnB or other non-traditional options. Abbey Road farm is great, as is this AirBnB in Carlton: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/4211663 The other thing you could look into is "The Vintages"- it's a collection of refurbished airstream trailers outside of McMinnville. They're small, of course, but it's a unique experience.
As far as wineries, if you're looking for beautiful wine country views I would think about places like Willakenzie, PennerAshe, Stoller, or Soter (of these, only Soter is by appointment). All these guys have a good combination of quality wine and great surroundings. They're also going to be pretty high-traffic, especially on the weekends. If you want something a little more low-key, with great wine, try the Eyrie Vineyards. They're located in an old turkey processing plant in McMinnville, but they're one of the founding fathers of the Willamette Valley, and often pour fun stuff out of the library. And Patricia Green, while not a beatiful spot (you'll probably do your tasting in the cellar, surrounded by barrels and winery dogs) has some of my favorite wines in the valley.
Have fun and try not to over-schedule yourself! The WV is really spread out, so try to focus-fire your energy on specific areas to avoid spending most of your day driving.
It's a Vin de Pays, so it's not meant to age. It's meant to be drank young, and since it is a 1998, it is for sure shot at this point. Dump it down the drain. Common misconception is that all wine gets better with age.
Here's what OIV says about arsenic levels in wines
Seems like they say the max limit is 200 ppb for wine, with 10-20 ppb being what you can normally expect to find.
probably barrels. but that sounds hard to smuggle.
I would read these two books:
Its not the exact same time period, but close.
I HAVEN'T READ THE ZRALY BOOK THAT WAS RECOMMENDED, BUT I SEE IT RECOMMENDED OFTEN. I HAVE NOT READ "THE WINE BIBLE" IN ITS ENTIRETY, BUT I OWN IT AND IT SEEMS GOOD, AND IT IS ON AMAZON FOR ONLY $14 IN PAPERBACK.
https://www.amazon.com/Wine-Bible-Karen-MacNeil/dp/0761180834
Pulltap
The real ones are expensive to buy in the US because shipping them from Spain is expensive compared to their price. Any of the "Pulltap" ones on Amazon are good though. This one is like $9 shipped and works really really well.
May I suggest that you make it instead? I make it all the time in two different versions, white and red.
This is a recent piece that Buzzfeed.com did on mulled wine (same thing as Gluhwein) and in it they have some simple recipes and some fancy ideas for it all.
Your uncle was a smart man if he enjoyed this during the holidays. I am American but have been working in Germany for the last two months. Lately we have been going to Christmas markets at night and enjoying the hot & spicy wine in the cold with the beautiful German villages surrounding us.
I am sorry about your loss and think that making something like Gluhwein is a great way to remember him.
Of some small use may be this article that I wrote that talks about the many types of sparkling wine around the world. It is worth a quick read to make sure you are aware of them all, and in the comments are a few more.
If you can swing it, rent a car for the weekend and stay in Pienza. I'd highly suggest Agraturismo Cerreto. Spend one day tasting in Monepulcino and one in Montalcino. You won't regret it.
Oh, had a great lunch last summer in that neighborhood (Madeleine/Concorde): La Régalade. Given the location (touristy but chic, around the corner from the U.S. embassy annex), there are plenty of foreigners, but also plenty of Parisians. It's very good food, traditional French cuisine with a contemporary flair, and affordable considering the area.
If you want to get away from the tourists, here is a great find in a gentrifying area of northern Paris: La Boulangerie. "Regional" French cuisine.
I worked at a winery in the Carneros AVA of Sonoma County. We had a few regular tour companies that would come by, and one of my favorite guides was Ron from Valley Wine Tours. Here's their Trip Advisor.
Other companies I saw where everyone always seemed to be having a good time were Terrific Tours and Platypus Tours.
These tours will usually let you request a few different places to see, or they will suggest wineries if you let them know what you're into (varietals, sweeping vistas, intimate family wineries, sparkling, dog-friendly - a surprising number of wineries are! - etc . . .). If you have any questions feel free to ask me, and I can let you know what were my favourites out there! It's always good to try some of the stuff off the beaten path. :-)
Definitely stop at Gloria Ferrer Champagne Caves & Vineyards for bubbles if you are sparkling wine drinkers! (shameless plug). If you think of it, request to go on a tour with your tour group of the winery (they are at 11, 1, and 3 for public tours, or your tour company could arrange a private tour just for your group). It is very cool, you get to see the caves and learn all about how sparkling wine is made.
Hope this helps. Have fun!
Here's our reverbnation: http://www.reverbnation.com/themindsetdc
It's badly outdated, though. Our sound has evolved a lot since those couple of pieces were put up.
I do both backend in Java and front end in Javascript although lately I've been living in the front end almost exclusively.
August 1980, at Ernie's in San Francisco. I was in town covering a mining and minerals conference (an early and very different career). I was trying to impress somebody. I looked at the wine list and the only name I felt confident pronouncing was "Joseph Phelps." Which launched me on a wonderful journey, the kind you never complete.
Browse through the different flashcard decks at Brainscape.
E.g. https://www.brainscape.com/packs/2019-06-03-wset3-exam-12691120
As u/BiscuitBibou mentioned, for the WSET3 test itself, avoid sources beyond the course material itself! Start reading as soon as possible and practice.
Wow, what an incredible gift! I''ll just say that if you do decide to try one (or all of them), please try to make sure it's out of some big, proper wine glasses. Drinking this out of a teeny tiny little stem or tumbler etc will only show around 50% of the wines potential, or less. Pour a few ounces at a time in a big bowl glass, give it a little swirl, and deeply breathe in the aromas - will probably be super beautiful and complex. Hope you enjoy it- please let us know what you think! https://www.amazon.com/Extra-Large-Red-Wine-Glasses/dp/B077V33H7C (I don't know much about this particular brand, but they seem to be good quality and this is a low price for the kind of big bowl shape I'm referring to!) Just one example.
Start by getting a copy of World Atlas of Wine. The incredible maps inside show how the jigsaw of vineyards fit all fit together within each appellation. This way you'll be better placed to identify where bargains might lie (such as at the boundaries between appellations and vineyard classification levels).
Your welcome. I’m from the Netherlands. It’s called Leonardo Puccini. Found a Amazon link, but unfortunately unavailable at the moment. Hope it helps to find the glasses https://www.amazon.com/Leonardo-PLeonardo-Puccini-White-Wine-Glass/dp/B00UD8LLXE?th=1&psc=1
Slightly different suggestion, my wife is an EEB professor and plant biologist and she really enjoyed a book called <em>The Botanist and the Vintner: How Wine was Saved for the World.</em> Maybe a copy of the book and a bottle of wine from one of the regions they talk about in the book (Bordeaux or Burgundy).
Like /u/jpfranc1 said, nothing really fits that theme unless you start buying something for the label art and that's rarely a good idea.
I ordered from Lazenne to my hotel when I was in France. They were fantastic.
I also ordered some inflatable sleeves off Amazon in case the Lazenne package didn’t arrive in time. I tried both and didn’t have any issues.
https://lazenne.com/pages/lazenne-bottle-protectors
https://www.amazon.com/Protector-Reusable-Inflatable-Transportation-Cushioning/dp/B078LJPJZQ
I recommend a decanter like this one. Ones with a flat bottom aren't great overall since it has too much surface area and can cause wines to evolve and/or die too quickly. It is a decent producer from a not great year, so taken your time with it and keep revisiting it.
I had the same issue and bought this blackout stuff on amazon. You can custom cut it to the fridge and had worked perfectly. And it looks good.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BS6H73W/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_-aNZBbZG19HAB
Zalto and Gabriel Glass are generally considered the two best glasses by most wine geeks. Here is an amazon link for the GG:
https://www.amazon.com/Gabriel-Glas-Austrian-Crystal-StandArt/dp/B008437T3G
Zalto are a lil pricy. But i prefer them to the GG
I am in the industry, and still don't expensive corkscrews. My preferred are the Hi-Coup ones on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Wine-Opener-HiCoup-All/dp/B00WOP3WPY?th=1
My preferences are the Bai Ying Wood or the Ebony Wood, but most of them (even the resin ones) have held up just fine.
Next try using a fountain pen! My writing is so much nicer using the light touch required of a fountain pen, compared the the pressure required for most other pens. Here is a starter pen. Buy some ink cartridges too. Waterman Graduate Allure Fountain Pen, Blue Lacquer, Fine Nib, Blue Ink, Gift Box https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GDS6JJW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7VbyFb308FH5C
There are 'Wine Aroma Kits' available, for example. I have limited experience with them, our company used to distribute them. Alas, no longer. It was much harder than you think to identify a smell from a selection of dozens. Truly practice is required!
What kind of white flowers? There are hundreds of white flowers out there, and they aren't all the same by any stretch of the imagination.
And, why do you hate him based on that quote?
He used Fahrenheit, so he's probably American. So it's probably summer. Also, just common sense-wise I doubt he's setting his heat to 80 at any time.
Anyway, it's not the same. I'm guessing you might be from a climate or area that doesn't have much central AC because while a thermostat set to 75 HEAT is super duper warm, a thermostat set to 75 AC is fairly cool. I doubt it makes a difference to the wine unless they're near the vents, but living in those two environments is very different.
If you walk into any house a warm climate in the US, you'll generally see thermostats set to 72+ for central air. In fact, 78 is often recommended as a "sweet spot" for energy usage vs. comfort, though I find that pretty warm (see here).
I've never found that brands mean much. The things I look for are:
- 5-turn non-stick screw
- Double-hinge
- Wine knife
Expensive wine keys break less frequently than cheap ones but not so much that you should buy something too crazy. A Truetap on Amazon for <$8 checks every box but feels a little light and cheap.
I would suggest a small wine refrigerator! I have this exact model. I love it, it works perfectly. I think I've had it about 3-4 years. Never a speck of trouble, restarts after a power outage. (A counter top model is decent, but not good for long-term storage- too small, obviously, and a wine chiller for a single bottle takes FOREVER to actually chill the wine- don't waste your money).
If you can't swing that, some inexpensive suggestions would be a wine log (There's one called 33 Bottles of Wine that is nice) or a wine app- Vivino is really cool.
Riedel makes a set of O series that are varietal-specific- you get six different glasses for ~$50.
I have a couple wine books I love, but I'll have to get the titles when I get home.
Hi all. I've upload a spreadsheet of the wine cellar to Google Docs along with an estimate from one of the auction houses. Out of respect to them I've left their name off the doc.
I'm open to any input and guidance as you all seem to be well informed and kind spirited (bit of a pun there).
[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-apE0733EIhYktZUjl4aWxSOEk/edit?usp=sharing]
I just left Mendoza after 6 years. You can see some sights and basic info at our Mendoza Wineries website. There is plenty to visit in Mendoza. Think about making your plans soon. November is high tourism season. You may want to go with a tour company or a driver so you can relax while you visit the wineries. There are wineries minutes from the city and hotels, but some of the best are an hour or more away in the Uco Valley which has few lodging choices.
Patagonia is up and coming, and while there are some fine wines there, it is more about the potential then the current state of things. Tourism wise there is a whole lot less to see. At the very least buy a bunch of wine and have a tasting, if you can't get down there.
Salta, go in October before it gets too warm, is charming and cultural and the home of the white wine Torrontes. You may want to start your trip here and work South.
Flying is crazy expensive. Driving is an option, especially between Salta and Mendoza where there is a lot to see. Busses in Argentina can be first class for a small increase in cost. The seats recline almost flat, and they have entertainment like in a plane. This is particularly good for the long haul south to Patagonia, which while pretty, gets pretty monotonous.
Here is an article on LinkedIn where I describe what is arguably my 10 favorite wineries, and why.
Have a great trip, it is well worth the two months to explore even one, much less all three regions.
Extreme wealth is perplexing to me. You don't get rich by being stupid, but why would anyone pay that amount of money when you can put that same package for yourself for possibly a lot less than half a mil? I see no purpose in this except being able to say that you bought it.
As a matter of fact, check this out: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230685115582&clk_rvr_id=440445424927 The entire vertical with a BIN of $279k (aus).
It's also hardly the stupidest thing Penfolds has ever sold: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eat-168-000-bottle-wine-171008308.html
I'm split on stuff like this. On one hand, yes it's crass, but on the other, stupid people with money deserve to be milked.
just listened to this last night, this pod came out at the perfect time:
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Highly encourage listening to the entire episode! You'll find exactly where you want to visit.
It’s ok android too 8) - full disclosure it’s an app I developed because I love doing tastings and wanted to track them without using a written notebook. Let me know if you have any feedback or requested features!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.unassumingwine.vintg&hl=en_US&gl=US
Great content. Terrible design.
Take a look at the New York Times website: https://www.nytimes.com
This site packs in loads of info and makes it look very sexy. It actually looks like a paper. The font is just GORGEOUS.
You could make the site look like a wine menu.
Try harder. (sorry, I'm a developer).
I agree wholeheartedly, and highly recommend this United we Ag Podcast where he interviews a geologist about terroir. Very interesting stuff.
Professor Alex Maltman - Aberystwyth University - Terroir and the Role of Geology in Wine Making (Part 2) AUGUST 23, 2020
get this from Costco. So when the motor dies (and eventually it will) just bring a copy of your receipt with the unit to the store for your money back.
Congrats on the new wine and new place!!
I would invest in a Durand wine opener which combines the ah so with a corkscrew. You can get the same effect by combing the two but the Durand is much easier to use.
Invest in a decanter. You can use a candle or phone flashlight to shine through the neck of the bottle while you pour the wine into the decanter to avoid any sedimentation in these wines. Sedimentation is normal as the tannins break down and fall out of solution. Removing them can make a more enjoyable drinking experience (IMO)
Make sure you like old wines. As wines age, they lose their bright fruit characteristics and start gaining dried fruit, nut, and earthy leather notes. I enjoy old wines but have wine friends who detest them. It’s a preference thing and know that it’s ok if you don’t like these. Regardless, enjoy the experience.
Cheers!!
Get some lamination sheets.
Something similar to this. Avery Clear Laminating Sheets, 9" x 12", Permanent Self-Adhesive, 50 Sheets (73601) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00007E7D2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_C6HSNN92S686XMC097X6
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J5CPG76/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'm shallow. I see people/accounts/etc who I respect posting photos of things I like, aesthetic wise, and then buy it.
Couldn't have said this better myself. I like to recommend to people who are interested in learning about wine intensely to avoid just buying the same wine over and over, even when they find one they like. Always experiment with new ones and always take little notes on them, and by your 20th note or even your 10th you'll be pretty shocked at how much difference you can pick up on, even between two very similar wines.
I'd like to add that even if you're just starting with really inexpensive stuff, it's very worth investing in a quality set of workhorse glasses, you don't need to jump to the big name crystal, but you do want nice stems with big bowls that will allow you to swirl, sniff, etc, and get the most out of any wine you buy. Tiny little glasses will make even the most incredible and expensive wines operate at 50% potential or less.
I really love my set of Bormioli Electras, $50 for six is an incredible deal. Riedel has many great options too.
https://www.amazon.com/Bormioli-Rocco-Electra-Wine-Glass/dp/B00BEVS0SI
We have the CasePro: https://www.amazon.com/CasePro-CP-WINE-12B-Carrier-Polypropylene-Polyethylene/dp/B00KRWVXWA/ref=sr_1_43?dchild=1&keywords=wine+luggage&qid=1620841119&sr=8-43
It works really well and offers top-of-the-line protection, but it gets VERY heavy when full, usually 62-64lbs. If you don't have elite status with your airline, you'll have to pay an overweight charge that is often more expensive than just paying to have the wine shipped.
DeVine- Ah So Wine Opener for Vintage Bottles - G... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TNSV4DC/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_glt_fabc_V3AXJ21MN945DRCH7GB9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Cork Pops Matte Black Legacy Wine Bottle Opener With 4-Blade Foil Cutter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00092M4AI/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_glt_fabc_QDX7XNN9D6KX5RR5NQAZ
I use the Govee temperature and humidity monitor. It’s WiFi based and wireless. You can set temp alerts and get a history report. Super easy to use. Came recommended by others on here. Govee WiFi Temperature Humidity Monitor, Wireless Digital Indoor Hygrometer Thermometer with App Alerts https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FBCTQ3L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_PHTJHHA82ASZMYJZMRV7
Hear me out I'm not crazy. I have the argon can in my car and after the restaurant I argon my bottle. I have opened bottles using this over a week later barely diminished, if at all.
I no longer fear ordering what I want even knowing I won't finish it.
That's a much bigger container than mine! haha
I got this globe cork holder for Christmas and I'm still filling it up. I feel like I drink decently often, but also that I haven't made a dent in filling it yet!
I just use a vacuum sealer and it helps to preserve a wine for a few days after opening. It's not a coravin, but it's great for everyday, cheap, and there are no consumables. Highly recommended.
https://www.amazon.com/Original-Vacu-Vin-Vacuum-Stoppers/dp/B00004SAF4
You can also just put the cork back in (upside down), which is better than nothing. With either method, after you're finished keep the wine in the fridge. You can do this with red wine as well, just give it time to come up in temperature before having a glass.
This is always the right (first) answer. You can preserve wine well for $11. Coravin is a completely different use case than wanting to extend an open bottle for a while. I generally finish bottles with my wife also enjoying wine and I always keep a can of this stuff around. It works fine.
I second this! I have used this product many times! I put the bottles in the skin and seal them up then wrap them in clothes for an extra layer of protection. I flew across the United States and Europe using them and haven't had a problem yet.
Here is a link to them on Amazon.
Will these work? Only needle nose I can find on amazon.
I have used a wine preserver from Amazon that's pure Argon. It's pretty cheap. Never used Nitrogen though there isn't a reason why it wouldn't work...https://www.amazon.com/ArT-Preserver-Argon-Preservation-System/dp/B01MEHJCQ2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1533752936&sr=8-3&keywords=art+wine+preserver
On Amazon in the US, that’s the Villeroy & Boch Ovid. Amazon link here, but only thing I could find was a 12 piece set.
Buy the book "Secrets of the Sommelier" By Rajat Parr and Jordan Makay; his section on wine pairing is basically my bible. I use that as a backbone and then riff and adjust to my own personal thoughts from there
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OMG. It’s probably great, assuming pretty good storage.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/d+yquem+sauternes+bordeaux+france/1943/usa-ca-y
That one bottle could fund your wine habit if you were to sell it. Unless drinking this bottle with your friends will be a highly valued experience.
Tap it with a coravin to taste it (or find a reliable auction house to figure it out)? Professionals, is that a good idea?
This wine was made while Germans occupied Bordeaux. Read “Wine and War” if you like French wine. Lots of good stories.
https://www.amazon.com/Wine-War-Frances-Greatest-Treasure/dp/0767904486. Great stories from Bordeaux, champagne, and Burgundy.
Since no one is actually giving you the source or full title...Hola Unblocker
Do some research before committing. When they first came out, there was a shitload of privacy and security concerns involved, and when I tried using them, Netflix blocked me out. Though plenty others swear by 'em.
I pay for my VPN (Private Internet Access) for the same results as HolaUnblocker, but added security and efficiency.
Cool! Well if he hasn't been, I'd highly recommend taking him on a trip to Vinopolis. Super fun day out. Won't cost £500 but it's a start!
I also bought one of these recently, which can be used for whites and reds (sounds weird, but a lot of red wine is often served too warm, so leaving this in the bottle for 15 minutes apparently brings it to a better temp and brings out flavour)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Root-7-5060-Corkcicle-Chiller/dp/B009F5PJFM
Body refers to the mouth feeling of the wine. Thinner bodies like Riesling or Pinot Noir feel like 2% milk, medium is like whole milk while a full body is more half&half feeling.
If you're looking to learn more about wine i suggest the following.
Wine Folly put out a VERY beginner friendly wine book, heres the amazon link.
Or you can check our this site for free education. http://www.wineeducation.com/index.html
I'm reading this book, and have found it to be a great help in understanding different varieties of wine. I knew very little when starting.
Each chapter tells you a little about a particular type of wine, and then gives you recommendations for styles to buy and taste. The emphasis is on learning by actually drinking the wine, which I like.
If you want it really quiet (possibly silent and also vibration-free) get one based on peltier thermoelectric technology. Here's one: http://www.amazon.com/NewAir-AW-281E-Bottle-Thermoelectric-Cooler/dp/B002ZV0OJO
This tech works on a chip where one side gets hot and one gets cold. I don't have one myself but think it would be the right tech for your needs. They tend to be pretty small though -- the one above holds 28 bottles. Also make sure you can live with the back side if you're not putting it against a wall. There's a photo on Amazon.
More info: http://www.newair.com/articles/how-thermoelectric-wine-coolers-work/
Edit: I have a traditional one with a compressor and would not recommend it for a side table setting. It's noticeable when chilling and has quite a bit of vibration.
get a decent wine key, http://www.amazon.com/Rosewood-Waiters-Corkscrew-HiCoup-All-/dp/B00MSXW15E/ref=lp_13826001_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1435541865&sr=1-1
This should help, I know it works it for me.
I got these as a gift and they're pretty dang sweet
For the interested but lazy, here's that book for cheaper and not charging $40 in shipping :).
These are all great options. Another I would add would be Champagne: How the World's Most Glamorous Wine Triumphed Over War and Hard Times. No real wine knowledge needed as it is a captivating history of the Champagne region and wines.
Riedels are nice...but they F*CKN' BREAK IF YOU BREATHE ON THEM WRONG.
These are what I use, as they are a killer mix of value, quality, and damn hard to break.
I've been using this one for the last few weeks, and have been pretty happy with it. Before that I had a true fabrications one, but I didn't buy it online. The packaging was different, and my co-workers that purchased online got a much shittier quality key. I like the pulltex keys, but the knives on them suck so hard. That's really the key for me, a good blade. I can work with a shitty lever or worm, but a bad blade, and I look like a dumbass at the table. I'm a somm, usually open around 70-100 bottles a week, if you're looking for volume usage.
The best wine book that I have bought 3 times now is Windows to the World Complete Wine Course by Kevin Zraly. I have a large library of wine books and for someone starting out there couldn't be a better more user-friendly book. I find the Wine Bible and Oxford Companion to be great, comprehensive books, but they can be overwhelming for someone starting out.
Check out amazon reviews and book details here: http://www.amazon.com/Kevin-Zralys-Complete-Wine-Course/dp/1402787936
Have never seen a triple hinged, but my favorite wine key is the TrueTap double hinge: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0060O2B2A/ref=twister_B095XNKCT9?_encoding=UTF8&th=1
Works great and is under $10.
Francois Chartier : Taste buds and Molecules.
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He worked with Ferran Adria (El Bulli) at some point to help build the wine selection for the restaurant menu.
That looks like a gimmick. An ah-so is the way to go. I use this for opening any bottle, quicker and easier than a corkscrew once you practice a few times.
This is the one I have, very nice quality: https://www.amazon.com/Monopol-Westmark-Germany-Two-Prong-Puller/dp/B0002WZR4K/
You can find them cheaper, and any decent wine store should have one available.
That could work. Here’s something that could also work. A little pricey, but looks nice. Just make sure to gently decant to avoid splashing wine around.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09N3TB4GF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
These are my favorite. They look nice, they work well, and they're inexpensive enough that if one breaks, big deal. I used to work at a fine dining spot and these are what we bought in bulk, so once I started buying my own I gravitated to these immediately.
Windows On The World A Complete Wine Course should be added to this list in my opinion too
This is a decent book for an introduction to wine, although for an introductory book, I prefer Wine Simple by Aldo Sohm:
https://aldosohm.com/collections/book/products/wine-simple
It's likely available via Amazon in your country as well.
For a more advanced study at a great price, I always recommend the Certified Specialist of Wine book (and workbook) from the Society of Wine Educators. It will dramatically increase your understanding even if you don't want to pursue the certification:
What's the optimal glass shape for Zin?
I hear some glasses handle high ABV better than others.
Bordeaux vs Universal etc.
Currently eyeing the Gabriel Glas Universal, however I'm curious if the fact that it tapers to a narrower opening is better or worse when it comes to high ABV.
I have used this device successfully for a few years now. After about 8 pumps appears to pull all of the air out and for the next day or two, my palette can't tell the difference. https://www.amazon.com/Vacu-Vin-Black-Saver-stoppers/dp/B07ZTXD1R6/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2PIE0H206WIDI&keywords=wine+pump&qid=1667856978&sprefix=wine+pump%2Caps%2C256&sr=8-4
I just read The Mad Crush on a plane ride over to the east coast. It was a pretty easy read and a nice story about central coast zinfandel coming out from the late seventies (focusing on Saucelito Canyon Vineyards). All in all, it's the best book on wine that I've read this year- considering it's the only one that I've read (mostly because it's the one that looked interesting enough to read...).
I'd blame it on the corkscrew more than technique if it's happening again and again. I like the Rabbit-style ones. Thin, coated screw goes through with minimal damage. Oxo one works well.
Otherwise those Haley's stopper thingamajigs work pretty well at filtering larger particles while aerorating at the same time.
I only knew because I had the same issue!
Get a double hinged waiters corkscrew and you will be much better about knowing when to stop:
This....
....and then in my regular kitchen refrigerator. A good wine I'll be sure to finish within a few days.
My ever so controversial test on the subject here. This is just one test, with one wine, with one group of tasters. I have been asking people, especially the naysayers to show the results of their own tests, but no one has yet to do so.
Well, googling is what I did, but the results you should be looking at are from wine-searcher.com, which will tell you the price history and whether it's still available for sale somewhere, and from cellartracker.com, which will tell you an estimated value and will have tasting notes from a bunch of people and a rough drinking window.
Rarity means nothing unless it's a legendary and sought after wine. If no one cares about your wine, it doesn't matter if you have the last one.
Here is the cellartracker page for that wine. It says the average value is about 35 bucks and there are many positive tasting notes. Says there are plenty around, so not rare. It also states that the drinking window ended in 2012, but that's obviously a rough estimate.
The average value would be what people paid for it. That doesn't mean that's what you'd get for it if you sold it. First of all, it came from your pantry, not from a temperature controlled cellar with paperwork, so you already take a hit because the buyer is taking a high risk that the bottles are in bad shape. Second, if it's good, it doesn't have a lot of life left. Third, you still have to pay commission, auction fees, etc. It's very unlikely you'd be able to actually make any money. So you might as well drink it.
The reality is that 99% of the wine people find in their basements and cabinets is spoiled, over the hill crap which probably wasn't even good to begin with. A small minority could be good to drink, and an even smaller minority would actually be worth some money.
Read the current sticky, it's precisely about this topic.