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Wine Rack from Iron Design

angel — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:52:11 +0000

I am used to the thought that most of wine racks are … boring and traditional. Nobody can offer something really new and hot. But here comes a rack from Iron Design and it turns my world and opinions upside down.

This rack looks completely adorable but at the same time very fragile. I am really surprised it is capable of handling a couple of bottles.

However, the first opinion is false, this wine rack is made of steel and holds up to a half case of wine.

Everything You Need to Know About Cabernet Sauvignon

angel — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:54:09 +0000

It is a common knowledge that Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most popular wines in the world. It is a kind of wine that becomes better over the years and tastier in the course of time. This kind of wine is often named the “King of Red Wine Grapes” and it comes from the Medoc district of France’s Bordeaux region.

Although you can buy Cabernet Sauvignon in any Liquor store it is everything but cheap. It’ll take more than 5 years for one bottle to become a delicious wine with notes of black currant and cassis. Apart from France there are some really successful Cabernet plantings in the New World, especially in California’s Napa Valley. Actually, most if their caymus wines are tasty. Since 1960s Cabernet sauvignon is the most popular varietal red wine in the USA.

As a rule, Cabernet Sauvignon wines smell like black currants with a certain degree of weediness. The wine itself tastes delicious and will perfectly complement red meats, pastas, lamb, strong-flavored cheese, and chocolates.

Try Cabernet Sauvignon with dark chocolate and you will be immediately Cabernet-addicted! One more thing, very often Cabernet Sauvignon is used to add other wines some complexity, so when you think of the finest red wines, you often think of wines made with Cabernet Sauvignon.

Easter Drinks

angel — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:52:05 +0000

Easter is coming and it is a great holiday in the whole world. People make special dishes and families gather around the table. The Easter dinner is a great fun that as a rule starts with a signature cocktail. Would you like to taste it?

You will need:

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup hot water
some orange juice
frozen sliced peaches
1 bottle sparkling white wine

What to do

First of all you have to stir the first 3 ingredients and wait until sugar dissolves. Take peaches and carefully blend them until they are finely chopped. Gradually pour sugar syrup into this mass. The third step is adding of wine. Once again – mix everything. Put the mass into the freezer – and let it stay there until firm, but not less than 3 hours.

The most interesting part is actually eating – take a spoonful of a mass and add it to champagne. Delicious!

Delicious Mulled Wine Recipe

admin — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:17:17 +0000

As winter is coming closer and the weather is getting cooler and holidays are just around the corner, nothing can be better and cozier than a glass of mulled wine. The word “mulled” stands for heated and spiced. Mulled wine came to us from cooler countries but it has stayed with us and we love it. Such drink is a great alternative to traditional coffees, ciders and teas. The only one thing, it should be prepared well. Enjoy the following recipe:

You will need 25 minutes of your time and …

One bottle of red wine
One peeled and sliced orange
¼ cup of brandy
8-10 cloves
2/3 cup sugar
3 cinnamon sticks
2 tsp ground ginger

How to cook:

Combine all these ingredients in a large pot. Gently warm them on low heat. But be very careful and NEVER EVER let them boil! So keep your ingredients on heat for 20-25 minutes. Stir occasionally and make sure sugar has completely dissolved. When the wine is steaming it is ready to serve. Enjoy!

Food and Spanish Red Wine

admin — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:54:12 +0000

It goes without saying that Spanish Wine is one of the tastiest and most expensive in the world. Such wines are tasty, old and can be found only in very prestigious restaurants. But more than often we are afraid to visit such establishments because we don’t know what kind of wine in what situation to drink. That is the problem. Today I would love to tell you what kind of food is perfect with red wine.

First of all, you have to keep in mind, that food and wine pairing is a highly subjective process. Frankly speaking the old rule – red wine with red meat and white wine with poultry and fish doesn’t work since nowadays dishes are THAT complicated sometimes it is even impossible to treat them as fish or meat exclusively. What is more, today there are no such rules only recommendations.

Just remember that while choosing the right wine for the food, you have to bear in mind the fact that the wine shouldn’t overpower the food, nor should the food overpower the wine. They should compliment each other. In general, red wines are tasty with heavy dishes: meat, pasta, and spice food (that is a fantastic contrast).

Always remember that Wine Gifts are nice and highly-welcomed gifts.