Remodeling our kitchen basically happened in two steps. The first step was the basic construction. This included ripping out the old stuff, cabinets, countertops, appliances, fixtures and flooring. After everything was ripped out, our contractor proceeded with the construction including the carpentry, plumbing and electrical. This took about two weeks and once it was done [...]
Having a home wine cellar is always a great ice breaker when friends and family come to visit. Just the idea of being able to enter your own home wine cellar and host a small wine tasting party, can make you feel like you have climbed the social ladder to a quite comfortable level. However, [...]
Opold wine Bottle holder from Blomus Finish Stainless Steel Dimensions opold wine Bottle holder 8H Features Contemporary design and Stainless steel. Handsomely and durably constructed of stainless steel in a contemporary brushed finish, the vertical rack features eight lined loops that hold bottles securely by the neck in a sideways fashion.
This cheap sleek Blomus Wall [...]
Have you ever wondered where the term “wino” came from? It is an offensive term that dates back to the Victorian Era to refer to a poor drunkard. Wine was cheap and considered a poor mans drink; hence, wino referring to a drunk poor homeless man. Whether this origin is true or not, wine has [...]
The most familiar style of wrought iron wine storage is reminiscent of the Old World. Whether your wine seller consists of a few inexpensive domestic wines or is an extensive collection of expensive vintages, storage is important. Although many types of storage are available, the beauty of wrought iron wine storage makes even the most [...]
Available in a variety of different materials and styles, decorative wine furniture can immediately create a warm and welcoming ambience. Deciding factors on what kind of wine storage to purchase depends on how many bottles of wine you wish to store or display, available floor space, your existing color scheme and any specific features you [...]
Perfect Pairings
July 14, 2007 – as published in the Beacon News and Naperville Sun
By Bill Garlough
What started my interest in wines some 20-plus years ago were several memorable meals where the wine was the star. While the nuances of the food-wine pairings were certainly evident, the wine moved me.
My recent moving experience was more literal [...]
Perfect Pairings
July 14, 2007 – as published in the Beacon News and Naperville Sun
By Bill Garlough
What started my interest in wines some 20-plus years ago were several memorable meals where the wine was the star. While the nuances of the food-wine pairings were certainly evident, the wine moved me.
My recent moving experience was more literal [...]
Consider the space you have to work with, the size and weight of the unit and make sure to add the additional weight for the wine which averages about 3 pounds per bottle. When building a new home the best time to think or install a wine cellar would be when the home is being [...]
The Mint Wine Knot is a seven bottle wine rack for six regular sized bottles and one oversized magnum or champagne bottle. The use of two intersected molded plywood components in birch and walnut allows the Wine Knot to live comfortably in the kitchen, living room or den. This intersecting “knot” of wood creates the [...]