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Transtherm Wine Refrigerators: Range Guide
June 15, 2023 · 10 min read
The Transtherm range should be compared around your storage routine and installation space. List the bottle formats, intended use and available…
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How to Hold a Wine Glass
January 25, 2023 · 3 min read
Holding a wine glass should feel comfortable and leave room to notice the wine. Compare the balance of the stem and bowl, practice a gentle swirl…
Wine Storage
Choosing a WhisperKOOL Wine Cooling System
January 10, 2023 · 27 min read
Choose a WhisperKOOL cooling system around the cellar you are building or improving. The useful comparison is how each suitable model fits the room…
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Types of Wine Glasses: A Buyer’s Guide
January 3, 2023 · 11 min read
Choosing wine glasses begins with the wines you pour and the way you host. Compare bowl shape, balance, rim and storage needs, then decide whether a…
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Why Shop Local on Small Business Saturday
November 19, 2019 · 2 min read
Shopping locally makes it possible to ask how a wine accessory fits your own routine before taking it home. Bring a serving question, gift idea or…
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Why Vineyards Plant Roses Beside Grapevines
October 8, 2019 · 2 min read
Roses beside vineyard rows can prompt a useful conversation about vineyard traditions and the particular site you are visiting. Treat the explanation…
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Building a Charcuterie Board for Wine Pairing
September 24, 2019 · 3 min read
A charcuterie board for wine pairing works best when flavors and serving space are considered together. Choose a manageable range of textures and…
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How Much Wine to Buy for a Dinner Party
September 17, 2019 · 3 min read
Buying wine for a dinner party starts with the guest list and the evening you have planned. Consider who wants wine, the meal, other drinks and your…
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Natural Cork, Synthetic Cork & Screw Caps
August 27, 2019 · 3 min read
Natural cork, synthetic cork and screw caps should be understood in the context of the particular bottle. Read the producer’s guidance, consider the…
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Protecting Wine From Heat During Tasting Trips
August 6, 2019 · 3 min read
A tasting-trip purchase needs a plan for the journey home as well as a place in the rack. Arrange suitable transport and avoid leaving bottles in a…
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