10 indispensable accessories for wine
The ability to open wine bottles and pour it into appropriate glasses does not make you a cavista - an expert in alcohol. In order to properly handle wine, you need several devices, owning which you can easily gain the fame of a connoisseur.
Rack for wine bottles "wine honeycomb" by WineHive
This stylish modular aluminum rack will easily fit into your interior, decorating a sideboard or a cupboard. It is lightweight, durable and more convenient than a separate bulky wooden rack.
WineHive price: from $ 200
Wine knife Code38
This knife with a low-friction corkscrew prevents the cork from breaking when opening a bottle, as its particles will spoil the wine's exquisite taste if they get into the wine. The surface of the knife will not lose its physical properties even after opening thousands of bottles, which justifies the high price.
Code38 price: from $225
Professional electric corkscrew by Waring
You just need to put it to the neck of the bottle, and it will remove the cork without breaking its integrity. The corkscrew is quiet and fast, and the built-in battery is long enough to open bottles without additional recharging at any special event with many guests, such as a wedding.
The price of a Waring corkscrew: 29$
Electronic wine aerator Vinaera
Vinaera pumps air into the drink, saturating it with oxygen. So there's no need to force the wine to "breathe" to bring out the flavors, you can pour it into glasses as soon as you open the bottle. In addition, the aerator will not allow the wine to sour in an already opened bottle.
Price of the Vinaera wine aerator: 138$
Wine cooler Corkcicle
This cooler, made of stainless steel, is filled with refrigerant, which gives white wine the proper temperature. But this is not its only function. Wine can be poured directly through the spout of the cooler with a built-in aerator, again necessary to wake up the aromas without waiting for the wine to "breathe".
Corkcicle price: 50$
Musical glasses with major key divisions
The divisions on each glass indicate which note will sound if you pour liquid into it to a certain level. If you have a musical talent and a set of such glasses, you can easily entertain your guests by offering them, for example, to play the game "Guess the Melody".
Price of the musical glasses: 65$
Coravin bottling system
This smart dispensing system allows you to taste your favorite wine without opening the bottle. It sounds fantastic, but it allows you to drink wine for several months, stretching the pleasure. Attach the clamp to the neck of the bottle, pierce the cork with a needle, and under the pressure of argon, the wine will rise like a cocktail straw.
Coravin price: $299
Haier wine refrigerator with two zones
Two different climate control zones allow you to keep red and white wines at the right temperature, while the thermoelectric cooling system ensures that the refrigerator does not vibrate and runs very quietly. In addition, it has bright but soft, not blinding interior lighting.
Price of the Haier wine refrigerator: $540
Folding wine bottle case by Built NY
Several layers of fabric allow you to maintain the desired temperature of the bottle while protecting its glass. The case is easy to fold, taking up much less space than a wine cooler bucket, and can be stored anywhere. There are five different colors that you can choose according to your taste.
Price of the case from Built NY: 25$
Vivino Wime Scanner Android app Vivino Wime Scanner
Just take a picture of the label on a bottle of wine and get any information about it: from the history of the brand to the reviews of millions of users. This application will also help you choose the right wine for the dish you are preparing for dinner.
Vivino Wime Scanner price: free of charge
Update: 20.11.2015
Category: Wine and Vermouth