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Wine Gifts and Accessories
We've rounded up the best accessories and products for the wine lover who wants to have everything. Whether you're buying a gift for a friend or adding to your own collection, our reviews of wine totes, decanters, coolers, corkscrews and racks will make shopping simple. |
Le
Cordon Bleu Toque Pewter Bucket |
A
nod to chefs worldwide, Le Cordon Bleu's Champagne cooler
duplicates the chef’s toque. At 9.75 inches high,
7.75 inches wide and 6.5 inches deep, the pewter bucket
can hold two bottles of Champagne and enough ice to keep
them cool. Or, use it as a decorative vase or a trophy.
Have it engraved—it makes a great gift! Available
at Le
Cordon Bleu for $395.
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Heavy
Metal
Looking
for a sturdy wine rack that won't break or crack? Go with
a wrought iron version from the folks of The Metal
Studio. They have quite a selection of wrought iron home
accessories that expands beyond wine stuff should you want
to match up a CD stand, a chandelier or fruit basket for another
part of the house. Their products display fine workmanship
and a natural smoky gray or black finish, polished with decorative
silvery highlights.
Check
out this Table Wine Storage rack ($26) and others from
their large wine storage/pedestal to the wall-mounted wine
storage units.
Browse
The Metal Studio's store at www.hillsburys.com/carts/wine-racks.html
They offer a 30-day money back guarantee.
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Napa
Valley Wine Blending & Tasting Kit
 Victor
Bourassa has been around the wine business for quite
a while and goes around the country to deliver his famous
wine blending seminars. You, too, can become an expert and
try your artistic side at this creative science. The
Napa Valley Wine Blending & Tasting Kit ($69.95)
is packed with all the necessary ingredients to learn and
develop the right skills. You just need to add wine. Purchase
the kit online at www.wineblending.com/kit.htm
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Patent
Wine Stopper/Pourer
This stainless steel pourer from Rodenhus & Schelde
A/S with integrated steel ball allows for gentle and controlled
pouring. Its special spout also prevents dripping. A great
gift for any wine lover. Available at Sur
La Table for $24.95.
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BonJour
Château Wine Opener
For any kind of bottle or cork and super easy decorking
in seconds. The rubberized finish is non-slip. Available
at Sur
La Table for $39.95.
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Gift
Baskets and More
Enjoy a Wine Country lifestyle wherever you are with gifts
from Fermentations. This store in Cambria, California sells
a number of wine-related items, with especially good gift
baskets of gourmet wine, cheeses and other goodies. If you're
in the area, stop by their store to try wines in a relaxed
atmosphere. If you can't make it in person, purchase by
calling 800-446-7505 or visit their website, www.fermentations.com.
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Easy
Corkscrew
 French
sommelier Hervé Pennequin had the right idea when
he came up with the Thiers Sommelier corkscrew. This nice-looking
"gadget" is getting rave reviews for the ease
with which it allows you to open bottles with corks intact.
Perfect for the oenophile who pops open a vintage bottle
now and then and wants to ensure there's no breakage or
mess with the cork, the Thiers Sommelier is also widely
used in restaurants because of its ability to keep the
long or dry corks vertical as they are removed. The design
of the corkscrew is in accordance with the regulations
of the Confrérie de Tiè knives, used in
Thiers, France since 1582, and it is handmade in the village
of Thiers. This makes it the only tool of its kind with
an appellation. The Thiers Sommelier is available with
a leather holster in blond horn, wood barrel and stainless
steel. There are many corkscrews out there depending on
your preference; we like Hervé's design because
you can actually take it with you and it is so well made.
After five to ten corks you are a master and amazed at
the ease of use due to its linear leverage effect. The
price is $85 plus $4 for shipping. To order, call 917-806-1044, e-mail hwinefrog@gmail.com or get it on amazon
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No
Scruples about Screwpull
We
think that opening wine should be as simple as drinking
it. Le Creuset, a leading manufacturer of kitchenware, had
the same idea and with the Screwpull® Lever Model
launched a successful new device. It gently, professionally
and painlessly extracts corks from their reluctant bottles-four
easy strokes and you're ready to pour. Its ultra long-lasting
screw allows for up to 2,000 bottle openings without changing
the screw, lasting four times longer than before. The Screwpull
is conveniently boxed and comes with a foil cutter. Just
with any new device, it takes a little getting used to after
the training session is over. But you'll never want to go
back to using your old bartender opener ever again. Available
at your fine wine retailers. Call Le Creuset at 877-273-8738
or visit lecreuset.com.
Buy on Cooking.com.
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