Articles in the Wine Category
Posted in Alcohol, Concept, Drinks, Hotels, Spirits, Vodka, Wine on 2 October 2008
Tired of cheap supermarket liquor? Not anymore. There is a soon-to-be released miracle machine for all those of you who want to sip on quality spirits without having to spend too much. A creation of Dragons Den veteran and entrepreneur Casey Jones, this wonderful gadget comes at a neat price of 350 pounds.
Claims are that this ice-bucket look alike can turn any cheap booze into a bottle of vintage in just 30 minutes. The space-age ultrasound technology behind has garnered a lot of interest. Leisure chain Hotel Du Vin is even in talks about promoting the working title ‘Ultrasonic Wine Ager’.
Posted in Alcohol, Crystals, Designer, Luxury, Wine on 28 September 2008
Wine drinking couldn’t be so tasteful and tantalising before. For starters, Swiss artist Sylvie Fluery has conceptualised a pair of limited edition crystal wine classes for Dom Pérignon. Well, the shape of the glasses has the same seductive elegance but with a sexy twist. Each comes with its own hand printed lipstick mark. That pretty much explains the title ‘Stolen Kisses’.
Expecting to be a collector’s item, each pair of glasses comes duly signed and numbered accompanied by a bottle of Dom Pérignon’s Rosé Vintage 1998. And there are only 999 of them available, which indicates a fleeting appearance in the markets.
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Posted in Products, Shopping, Wine on 16 July 2008
If you wish to install an intelligent bar for that sophisticated evening but wish to stay in budget even after throwing a gala party then SoWine is the bait for you. Inviting the populace of wine drinkers is the SoWine Tavern that can preserve an open bottle of wine for long 10-hours. So, by any chance if that half-empty or half-filled bottle dominate your bar stand (once the party gets over) and before you get on to your nerves for precious wine going waste, let me make you familiarize with SoWine Tavern From EuroCrave. Priced at $600, the two distinct sections of the home wine bar allow it to hold two different wines at autonomous temperature and environment for long 10-days.
Posted in Products, Shopping, Spirits, Wine on 13 July 2008
Aptly said: “All good things come in small packs.” And Minibar Systems exemplifies it well! Holding the flag high in the field of automation for over 20 years, the Minibar Systems expertise in developing revolutionary creations with the latest update made to the ongoing list include the fully automated SmartCube Minibar. The feature-packed bar features state-of-the-art technology, dominant software, and high-end design. It sports lithe infrared sensing know-how for a huge assortment of product preference.
Posted in Designer, Products, Shopping, Wine on 9 July 2008
We have had come across enough of collectibles’ stuff but this one is especially designed for wine lovers with a difference. Not everyone can afford to shell out $30k for a climate-monitored wine cellar. But if you happen to have spare amount of piled up dough and wish to do justice to your ages-old wine collection then install walk-in wine cellar vault right away. Offering protected and safe storage of your wine in a PC climate restricted setting; its LCD monitor with a brushed-aluminum exterior comes loaded with wine inventory managing software plus temp/humidity calculating kindness.
Posted in Automobile, Travel, Wine on 3 July 2008
Okay…..it may not be as fertile as deluxe Italian coach builder Aznom’s preceding offering of the seductive Agent Provocateur Clubman, but for sure creating a buzz around is the Mini Clubman that has a lot of potential. The stalk of the car can house 6 wine bottles plus half-a-dozen wine glasses. The compliment the wine cellar, Aznom’s Mini Chateau also features a wood veneer finish on its body as well as inside and comes layered with gaucho leather and Alcantara, hence offering a vintage appeal to it. The Mini cellar sports 18†Pace wheels and Yokohama tires. Word is around that Aznom would produce counted 12 new editions, all custom-made with number labels and owners’ name.
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Posted in Luxury, Spirits, Wine on 13 June 2008
Do you wait for an occasion to celebrate? Poor soul if you are forced to say yes but I take pride in falling amongst other category of crazy creatures who simple blame a moment as a celebratory excuse. When you feel high on romance and do have the company of your beloved then go ahead and utilize the most by welcoming the presence of Moët Rosé Indulgence Coffret, an elegant shaped black lacquered bottle filled with the most prized Rosé Imperial champagne with its tip gleaming like a gold clutch and looks appealing upon residing in a soft flowery pink satin bed.
Posted in Drinks, Luxury, Spirits, Vodka, Wine, Worlds Most Expensive on 24 May 2008
Bringing across a new definition to the world of luxury stands this post capturing the pricey spirits that would make you feel high over a simple read. Those who wish to have their hard liquor seem really classy shall keep their fingers here. Let’s start with world’s most expensive cognac; the Henri IV Dudognon Heritage Cognac Grande Champagne that comes packed in a bejeweled crystal bottle bathed in 24K yellow gold and sterling platinum festooned with 6, 500 certified brilliant cut diamonds. Did I tell you it is retailed at $1,946,617 only? Moving on further, we have the world’s most expensive tequila, the La Ley del Diamante (the Diamond Sterling) Tequila that is available in a hand-blown glass covered with four kilograms of pure platinum and sterling silver .925 and 6,000 brilliant-cut diamond and is priced at $1,547,880. It carries around 42% alcohol.
Following the queue is the DIVA Premium Vodka, the priciest one retailed at $1,060,000. Produced using natural spring water and triple-distilled, each bottle holds a glass center packed with precious or semi-precious jewels, counting diamonds.
Posted in Spirits, Wine on 22 May 2008
Think about those dry days when the non-availability of wine in the market ruins your celebration mood. And as a result you end up facing a mess instead of a big festivity. But now getting home this WinePod won’t give an option to crib even on worse of days. Well, this latest edition of WinePod is a pricey kit that allows users to produce around 48 bottles of wine every 30 days. Measuring 4 feet tall, the device occupies 4 feet of space and has integrated sensors that monitor the fermentation process inside the WinePod by wirelessly connected via software called WineCoach. To start with the process, you would need wine grade grapes that can be availed from the WinePod maker.
Posted in Home Appliances, Spirits, Wine on 28 April 2008
The very mention of portable wine bars gathers my attention and I can’t help but building a virtual appeal for myself owing variety of them. But if ever happen to see reality in company of such drink station then my place would be floored with gathering scheduled every weekend. Not that I love parties but just because I will have a justified reason and rightful company of people to flaunt my purchases. Oops…I forgot to mention the gatherings would be organized under the sky in my lounge.
Lately, my eye-lids stopped at the elite Drink Station, a feature-packed offering by Opulent Items. The portable bar is developed in Germany and is imported from there. It has an integrated refrigerator, ice machine, flute holders, bottle bins, and wooden serving shelf.
