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pouring the perfect glass of wine

Rob — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 23:24:30 +0000

Mrs. Grapeinabottle and I went to a diner party recently and instead of bringing the usual bottle of wine, we brought a gift that would last for other events. The person hosting the party did not own any sort of a decanter, so we thought this would be the perfect gift. The Vinturi Wine Aerator mixes the proper amount of air with wine as you pour the perfect glass to enhance the flavor of every wine. He loved the gift and the wine was great.

filling the bare spot with wine

Rob — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 02:32:53 +0000

As Mrs. Grapeinabottle and I were having dinner with our neighbors the other night in the dining room, we both gazed at the bare spot over the sideboard. We recently redecorated the dining room in a glorious bird theme, but have not filled the area over the sideboard, until we came across this Blomus wall mountable wine rack, which is sure to be a conversation starter. Of course we will not store any prized wines there, but a few inexpensive wines flanked by some nice art should fill the area nicely, and having extra wine on hand is always nice for that second or third bottle at a dinner party.

the gift that keeps on giving

Rob — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 01:15:21 +0000

Brother and sister-in-law gave us this awesome Viva Italia box from Wine.com for Christmas. Any thoughts on the bottles? Which one should we try first?

Dom Perignon and Perlage attempt to save all the bubbles

Rob — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 02:19:32 +0000

Perlage has done it again, just in time for New Year’s… this time they have partnered with Dom Perignon to introduce a Champagne Preservation device solely for Dom Perignon. Those of you who have experienced Dom Perignon at home have noticed the mouth of the bottle is different than the standard Champagne or Sparkling Wine bottles. To address this issue, Perlage has designed a new preservation system to pair especially with Dom Perignon. The exclusive Dom Perignon version of Perlage is only available from Dom Perignon commercial trade sales representatives. The universal version of Perlage that fits any shape bottle of Champagne or Sparkling wine is available online at www.perlagesystems.com.

dessert and a sipper of port anyone?

Rob — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:34:23 +0000

This is a great conversation starter when the action slows down after dinner. A decanter and wine sipper set reminiscent of the sippers used to drink port and dessert wines of the 17th century is beautifully designed in an elegant display. Only available online, this is a great find from Target; get them while they last, because the set of cups (excluding the decanter) has already sold out.

become a master wine maker, or perhaps just a mad scientist

Rob — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 01:32:23 +0000

Crush Pad, an urban winery, now allows you to make your own Cabernet blend at home with its Fusebox Kit. Fusebox allows you to create up to eight Cabernet blends sourced from Napa Valley’s top vineyards. The kit comes with a complete guide on how to make all the blends, and their website includes a demonstration video so that you can learn more. Fusebox looks like a great way to spend an evening with friends, and also to learn about wine and wine tasting at the same time.

make flat champagne and sparkling wine a thing of the past

Rob — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 02:01:38 +0000

Have you ever wanted to enjoy just one single glass of sparkling wine at home, but felt you couldn’t because the rest of the bottle would go flat? I know Mrs. Grapeinabottle and I have both experienced this feeling, but now Perlage has released its Champagne and sparkling wine preservation device for home use. The system is based on their device used for many years in restaurants around the world, which works with a CO2 cartridge that replaces the air in the bottle with carbon dioxide and prevents the sparkling wine from losing its bubbles. They claim it will keep your Champagne or sparkling wine fresh for several weeks up to months. Want to pop that Dom Perignon at home? Now we can all enjoy just one glass to quench our bubbily cravings.

tis the season for wine gifts

Rob — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:52:08 +0000

I came across these cute tags on the internet for your wine gift bottles. I like the idea of having a tag to attach to the bottle as I never know where to put a card, and I know everyone has experienced that elusive card that disappears from the gift bag. With the Popptags by Anya and Whitney you never have to worry about this again, and if you don’t care for their pre-printed messages you can design your own.

red wine mouth no more

Rob — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 23:43:47 +0000

Today, I stumbled upon Wine Wipes, which looks to be a great wine product. Kimberly Walker developed these in an attempt to erase the embarrassing “grape mouth,” or purple stain, that you get when drinking red wine. I was concerned that their orange blossom flavor may interfere with the taste of my wine or food if I clean before I’m finished, but according to their website the orange blossom acts as a natural palate cleanser. Mrs. Grapeinabottle and I cannot wait to try them out.

1 wine cube equals 2 bottles and a good time

Rob — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:43:44 +0000

Today while shopping at Target, Mrs. Grapeinabottle and I stumbled upon the Wine Cube. We both acted as if we weren’t looking at this Target Brand boxed wine, when I finally broke the silence and declared that I wanted to give it a try. I must admit I have never tried a boxed wine before, at least to my knowledge (we often ate at a Chinese restaurant in New York that served free wine with dinner, and I suspect it came directly from cardboard). The 1.5 liter wine cube only comes in a Cabernet/Shiraz blend and Pinot Grigio, but a much wider selection is offered in the 3 liter packaging. We decided on the Cabernet/Shiraz blend and I must say it is a solid drink. This is a smooth wine, with hints of vanilla and spice that finish easy. Mrs. Grapeinabottle and I thought this would be a great choice to serve at large family events, because a lot of wine is consumed and at $10 USD for a 1.5 liter cube, the price is right at $4.50 a bottle.