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April - Cellar Master

A Featured Cellar Master Article

Wine Basics - Find Great Wine Values


Ever felt discontentment and agitated after paying too much for a bottle of wine? Getting a good deal on this kind of product is like getting a good deal on any other. It feels simply good. In fact there is an air of satisfaction just knowing that you have found true wine values in your purchases.

Wine values involve more than finding the least costly brand on the shelf. One must remember the less money you spend does not assure you the feeling of satisfaction that getting a good, open deal does. If that were the case, people would just buy the cheapest bottles on the shelves. Well this does not happen.

While for some would argue that there are wine-snobs floating around who only like a brand if it costs an exorbitant amount of money. Now this can be the case for a select few who find their wines by the cost rather than the wine values. Despite the fact that it is more expensive it does not always mean more value. There are certainly more things to consider than the price.

First in order to truly find wine values you have to look at the grand scale. You do not necessarily want the cheapest brand on the market despite the fact that you can find decent quality in the cheapest brand on the shelf. You also do not always find the best quality for the money with a high-priced purchase. Obviously the balance is getting the most bang for your buck. If you are faced with questions like; what is the finest quality product available for the most reasonable price? You may pay out a little more than the bottom-shelf brand but you will in fact appreciate the selection because of its superior quality. You will also value the idea of knowing that your snobby neighbor paid nearly twice as much for the same quality varietals found in your economically-sound wine values.

Experimenting a little bit is definitely an excellent way to finding good wine values. Instead of automatically looking at the commonly more expensive Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon try looking into a Pinot Blanc or a Pinot Noir instead. You will be pleasantly surprised by trying less popular varietals as they can lead to great discoveries.

You may also want to consider wines from different regions as well. Australia and New Zealand boast wonderful wines for fairly little money. Check out local winery, too.You can truly uncover some treasures locally and you can also choose to buy wines by the case. Often wineries give a discount if you buy in bulk.

In any case, the best wine values are subjective in nature. You may love the simple boxed wine that many would avoid. Your enjoyment is primary in the value of your purchase.

James L. Paleta provides readers with up-to-date commentaries, articles, and reviews for drinks, food as well as other related information.



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According to some of the comments that have surfaced in this blog recently, sales professionals are: Shortsighted. Only interesting in making a sale. Focused on wining and dining. Unconcerned with long-term relationships. Incapable of seeing a larger strategy. Only interested in their commission. Etc., etc., etc.

Mormon Church Opposes Sale of ‘Alco-pops’ in Stores

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 11:48:44 PST
When Gov. Jon Huntsman took office, he said Utah should loosen its notoriously strict liquor laws by selling wine in grocery stores and ending a requirement that people have a membership to enter a bar. Four years later, those laws haven’t changed, and the state liquor board, controlled by teetotalers, is now trying to ban "alco-pops from stores.

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Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:38:02 PST
Oz and NZ wine sale.

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Thursday - Fruit Wine

The Best Articles on Fruit Wine

What Do You Need A Wine Bottle Rack For?


There are increasing numbers of wine lovers each year globally; in fact on a noticeable level even daily. Many have found in recent studies that a moderate glass of alcohol a day can actually be good for your health. For those that can drink moderately this is great news. Many of these reports and studies focus on those in France, where drinking wine every day is traditional along with their meals. The results show that they have very low cholesterol levels and often look at least ten years younger than their age.

With this more people are bringing wine into their homes and becoming wine lovers than in a long time. Along with this, comes the means that make it fit in nicely within their interior d?cor. The right wine bottle rack, placed with thought can indeed add a whole new feature within their homes, while showcasing their personal selection of wine bottles.

Important Reasons That Make A Wine Bottle Rack Necessary

A wine bottle rack also enables your wine collection to age ?properly?. It used to take decades for wine to age, however now aging has been brought down to just a few years. Many find out early leaving their wine bottles in their refrigerator, stifles this process. Others find themselves storing their wine bottles on top of the refrigerator, which doesn't help either. As heat rises it warms the wine bottles, spoiling the aging process. These are among the reasons that special wine storage furniture is made; from the experience of many years of wine lovers. There is one proper place to store your wine bottles that both helps their aging process, as well as offering a nice setting where you can relax. That would be the wine bottle rack.

You can now find your wine bottle rack in many choices of material and style! They are made for numerous settings as well, whether it is in the basement, kitchen, living room, or even a special designated wine room. Some wine bottle racks simply sit on other furniture while many are an entirely separate piece of furniture. With so many to choose from, you can definitely find the best balance in your interior decorating with respect to your wine bottle rack.

Wine bottle racks are made of many different materials. Whether you like the shiny site of chrome, nicely stained wood, wrought iron, among many others; you can definitely find the look in your wine bottle rack that is yours. Beyond that wine bottle racks are also found as self supporting tables, smaller racks that set on a table, wall mountable and many other styles; leaving you with nearly any way you want to showcase your collection. One factor that will be important is how many bottles you want to have.

You can also find cabinets or build closets that hide your wine bottles if that is more your preference and still make the room. Regardless of what form of storage you want for your wine bottles, you are bound to find the one that best suits you. As far as price, you will find a range that will no doubt suit you as well.

In the end, your wine bottle rack will not only hold your collection, it will also make the room you keep it in. Taking your time in choosing will make the best of this and bring you many great days with great d?cor.

There are a variety of wine racks available. To save some space you may even consider a Corner Wine Rack Visit the Wine Rack Online Site today for up to date help and advice on all types of Wine Racks. You can check it out here: - http://www.metalwinerackonline.com



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According to this article on Financial Times, Amazon.com is looking to enter the US wine market via online sales and is hiring a senior wine buyer. With a $30m inviestmetn of Wineshopper.com back in 1999, it’s no wonder why Amazon would be looking to help grow that market segment. Here’s a snip:

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Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:39:20 PDT
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Beer and Wine on Squidoo

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:11:45 PDT
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Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:10:40 PDT
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Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio Named 'Hot Brand' of 2007

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