Wine Accessories - The Things You Need.
By Jerry Powell, Tue Jan 10th

What is soup without a spoon? What is pen without paper? What iswine without accessories? If you said "incomplete" then you arecorrect. Let's start with the basics. In order to enjoy wineproperly you need a glass (also known as stemware). And notjust any glass, the shape of the glass and thematerial it is made of makes a big difference. According to theIneTours website, glasses with large, broad bowls are usedfor bold red wines with bigger bouquets and and narrower wineglasses are used for lighter white wines. If champagne is yourbeverage of choice then stick to a tall, slender glass. Why doesall this matter? Well, the shape of the glass helps concentratethe aroma of the and the material of the glass helpsaerate the wine. Whatever glass you choose make sure it has astem so that you don't get fingerprints on the bowl of theglass. Once you choose your glass make sure you don't fillit up to the top! Halfway full will be just fine. After you aredone with your serving, wash your glass. Some experts say usinghot water is enough, and some recommend using detergent.Whatever you choose to do, make sure you hold the glass up tothe light to ensure that it is truly clean. That seems basic butwine often leaves a fine coat of scum in glasses. The next thingis pretty basic. You want to enjoy your right? Well youhave to be able to open it. Invest in a good opener. Thereare several styles to choose from. There is the lever-style,twist-style, waiter-style, pump-style, rogar uncorking machinesand wing corkscrews. Each style of opener has its benefits.You can expect to spend from $18 for a basic style to $200

for amore advanced machine.

Next you might want to consider a decanter. Decanting wineis an excellent way to improve the taste. What's decanting?Well, when ages it accumulates sediment. The sediment isnot only ugly, but it tastes bad too. This occurs most oftenwith red wine. When you decant, you aerate the thusimproving the taste. Also, decanters make great centerpieces fortables. Depending on your budget, a decanter will run youanywhere from $20 to in excess of $500. If you are a heavy winedrinker you may want a cooler. No, I am not talking aboutthe $5 flavored you buy at the gas station. coolersare best for white or sparkling wines. Whether you are lookingfor a small cooler for the kitchen or a full sized winecellar there is a cooler for you. You can expect to spend $200for a table top cooler to $900 for a 100 bottle cooler. Nowyou have your checklist. Choose a glass based on the typeof drink you are having and make sure you thoroughly clean it.Next make sure you have the proper tool to open your winebottle. If you are drinking older wine, consider investing in adecanter. And if is your regular drink of choice, thinkabout a cooler. Once you get everything situated, enjoy!

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