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Joseph asks…

anyone know about the ‘Wine and Cheese’places of the seventies?

It was a very relaxing place you were served different varieties of wine and a tray of cheese ,crackers ,some pepperoni and slices of apple. There was usually one or two people on a guitar possibly a singer. We use to enjoy this type of atmosphere. Does any one remember these places ?how did you enjoy them?

Wines Manager answers:

My prime was in the 70′s. I did a lot of wine & cheese, fruit parties with people.. Often outside on patios, as I remember; but also in the Winter with music. More white in the Summer, red on Winter evenings. I don’t think I ever went to a restaurant for that. It doesn’t seem the fashion so much anymore where I now live (115,000 city in the Midwest). Where I am, cocktails or full dinner parties are more back, when someone wants to be more formal.. And BBQs/grilling (with beer) when someone wants to be more casual. My wine is more in a restaurant with a dinner now, and usually red. Haven’t done the fruit & cheese thing for a long time, and it used to be nice..
Especially when I lived in San Francisco..

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Luxurious. Engaging. Trendsetting. The skybar wine system is both luxury art form and innovative wine accessory. Balancing form and function, this is the first home wine accessory that chills, pours, and preserves from a single system. And, with three individual wine chambers, you can offer a variety of wines to your guests with ease. Every glass is smoothly poured at its ideal temperature, accentuating each varietal’s unique bouquet and flavor profile.

Chill: Serve Wine at Its Ideal Temperature
Wine connoisseurs agree that serving fine wine at its optimal temperature showcases each varietal’s natural bouquet and flavor profile.

• Enjoy multiple bottles at once: Individually chilled wine chambers allow you and your guests to enjoy 3 different wines at once, each served at its ideal temperature.
• Take the guesswork out of wine chilling: Select from 9 preset temperatures based on the optimal serving temperatures for the most popular wine varietals (from Sauvignon Blanc at 45 degrees Fahrenheit to Cabernet Sauvignon at 65 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Adjust the wine temperature to your individual taste: Like your Chardonnay a bit colder? Manual temperature controls allow you to set each wine chamber temperature to your personal preference.

Pour: Enjoy Wine Tasting

• Hold a wine tasting at home: You and your guests will enjoy sampling from 3 wine selections for a wine tasting experience in the comfort of your home.
• Everyone selects the wine they prefer: She wants white . . . he prefers red. Now each of you can enjoy the wine you want, when you want it.
• Take your time: Eliminate worry over unfinished wine. The skybar preserves a bottle up to 10 days, letting you enjoy the wine one glass at a time.

Preserve: Retain the Taste and Aroma of Each Wine

• RetainWine quality for up to 10 days: Patented vacuum technology preserves an open bottle of wine by removing the oxygen that would otherwise oxidize and ruin the wine.
• Open the wines you want: Not just the one you will finish in a day. The skybar protects your wine, allowing you to have several types of wine available at once to enjoy over time without worrying about wasted wine.
• Satisfy everyone’s taste: No need to compromise on which bottle to open. The skybar preserves the wine, allowing your guests and you to enjoy your favorite wines at the same time . . . without compromise!

Metropolitan Design: Accent Your Home’s Stylish Decor

• Form meets function: An elegant accent piece with an innovative blend of form and function suits a variety of lifestyles.
• Place it virtually anywhere: From the living room to the dining room . . . from the kitchen to the bar. The skybar is certain to ignite conversation wherever it is placed.
• Custom skybar wine stand available: Complement your skybar with a custom wine stand to create the perfect wine entertainment center anywhere in your home.

How Does It Work?

This wine system offers 3 individual wine chambers. After the cork is removed from the bottle, the bottle is fitted with a pouring assembly, and then secured into the wine chamber. Once inside the chamber, vacuum preservation begins immediately, removing oxygen from the bottle to preserve your wine. From a sleek, intuitive control panel, a varietal setting is selected, and the skybar automatically cools the wine to its ideal serving temperature. This wine system offers 9 pre-set temperatures for the most popular wine varietals; you may also manually adjust the wine chamber to your preferred serving temperature.

Why Is the skybar Right for You?

The skybar wine system takes the guesswork out of wine by ensuring your wine is served at its optimal temperature–highlighting each varietal’s unique bouquet and flavor profile. With its multiple wine chambers, you can open three bottles of wine for your guests, allowing everyone to enjoy the wine they want. Also, because the bottles are preserved in the wine chambers for up to 10 days, you can enjoy the wine at your leisure, eliminating worry over wasted wine. And, with its metropolitan design, the skybar wine system is the ultimate accessory for the design-conscious host and hostess, certain to ignite conversation and incite admiration.

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Description
Ideal for wine connoisseurs or those who love to entertain, this unique system provides an elegant way to chill, serve, and store wine. The machine holds up to three 1-1/2-liter wine bottles in individually controlled chambers, each set to a perfect serving temperature. Nine wine-cooling presets take the guesswork out of choosing the right temperature, but the chamber temperature can also be adjusted manually for those who prefer more control. Once the wine has chilled, guests simply push a button for the kind they would like, and the unit gracefully dispenses it into their glass–no need to hire a bartender. The machine also comes equipped with patented vacuum technology that preserves open bottles for up to 10 days, so wine stays fresh and flavorful. Other highlights include an intuitive control panel, digital temperature display for each chamber, and interior lighting that shows off the wine-bottle labels. With its sleek, metropolitan design, the wine system measures 11.625 by 21-1/4 by 23.875 inches.

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Wine is one of the most popular drinks on the planet, its always good to have elegant and stylish wine glasses to serve your wine in.  One of the best types of wine glasses available are etched wine glasses.  These glasses are great if you plan to have guests over and you want to make a good impression.

Etched wine glasses are always unique and definitely always make a statement at any gathering. Whether you are having a formal or casual get together, etched wine glasses will be perfect for the occasion. Not only that but they are also very affordable and so you do not have to worry about spending a fortune on them.

Where to Look?

If you want to find some nice etched wine glasses, one place you should check out is Toms Glass Works. This is a company that offers a great selection of wine glasses in general, and all for very affordable prices. They offer etching and engraving services that truly beat out the rest of the bunch, so you know you will be getting the very best quality each and every time. 

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Do Your Research

Shopping online has become commonplace and convenient but always use caution.  It is important to research the company you will be doing business with before giving any sensitive information.

When in doubt, do not even give out your phone number online, let alone your credit card information.  There are some great online shops that offer very competitive prices and you can end up with an excellent product.