Wine Storage and Decanters
Reid Two-Bottle Wine Rack
This decorative and functional wine rack is a glamorous way to showcase
cherished bottles of red and white.
Shelby Leather Wine Rack
Featuring hand carved leather details, this wine rack offers sophisticated,
au courant storage for your home.
GG Collection Metal Acanthus Leaf Wine Rack
Handcrafted metal wine rack. Holds eight glasses and four wine bottles.
Panama Wine Rack
With a base featuring mother-of-pearl inlay, this handcrafted wine rack
not only showcases your favorite bottles, but also serves as a beautiful
piece of art.
Phoebe Wine Rack
Crafted from iron wire, this wine rack is an elegant way to store your favorite
bottles on a kitchen counter or buffet.
Avery Stackable Wine Rack
This unique wine rack offers a stackable design so you can add sections
to fit the size of your ever-growing vino collection.
Zadie Wine Rack
This glittering wine rack is a glamorous way to showcase cherished bottles
of red and white.
Barbossa Wine Rack
This wine rack doubles as a beautiful display piece for holding bottles
of red, white, and everything in-between.
Mainly Baskets Cottage Two Bottle Carrier Basket
Handcrafted wine carrier basket holds two bottles. Made of woven rattan.
For indoor use only.
Claudia Wine Rack
Handmade from finely-wrought iron, this exquisite piece offers a rustic
yet romantic appeal for your wine display.
G G Collection Metal Acanthus Leaf Three-Bottle Wine Holder
Handcrafted metal wine bottle holder. Holds three wine bottles.
Tack Storage Wine Rack
Handmade. Zinc, iron, mango wood
 
Wine Enthusiast 24 Bottle Cube
Made from rich mahogany wood that's been sourced from sustainable
Indonesian tree plantations, this hand cut and sanded cube offers a
classically modular space to stow your favorite wines.
Wine Enthusiast Cork Serving Tray
Give your entertaining decor a personal touch with a toast-worthy task.
A charming way to display corks from your favorite and most memorable
bottles of wine, this mahogany wood tray offers space to arrange 108
corks. A removable plexiglass cover offers an ideal surface for cocktail
hour.
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acerbe/astringent: tart
acrid: pronounced acidity
amertume: bitter
apéritif: appetizer
Appelation d'Origine or
Appelation Controle: label term signifying origin and legal right
to the name
assertive: upfront, bold
balanced: fruit, acid, wood flavors in the right proportion
bouquet/nose: aroma; sève/palate--flavor and body
Brandy click for a selection of Cognac
and Armagnac plus glossary of terms
buttery: flavor and mouth feel, usually Chardonnay
chambrer: bringing reds to room temperature (65-68) gradually
Champagne click for glossary
and wine from this region
charnu/ full bodied, big, rich, fills the mouth; léger/light:
thin
chateau-bottled: usually Bordeaux, bottled on estate where the grapes
are grown
chewy: rich, heavy, tannic, full-bodied
goût/taste: bon goût--good
taste; goût de bois-- woody taste; de bouchon--corky ( from
diseased cork even in fine wines); d'évent--flat from contact
with air; de pierre à fusil/flinty--found in Chablis; de pique--vinegary;
de terroir--earthy, usually reds
heady: smell of high alcohol content
legs: viscous droplets that form on sides of the glass when wine
is swirled
mou/flabby: lacking in character; mouillé--watered
musty: moldy, unpleasant smell
oxidized: stale, "off,"--too much contact with air
pourriture noble/noble rot: over-ripe grapes making very sweet
Sauternes
robust: full-bodied, intense, vigorous
sediment: natural deposits. Decanting-- transferring to decanter
for serving.
tannin: acid found especially in reds necessary for aging (dry sensation)
tasting tip: light to fuller bodied, whites before reds, dry to sweet
toasty/oaky: hint of wooden barrel, usually dry whites
usé: passed its peak
velouté/velvety: rich flavor, silky texture
verte/green: usually too young to drink
vin/wine: naturally fermented juice from pressed grapes.
du pays: regional wines drunk locally; de goutte: last pressing,
poor quality; de garde: worth aging; cuit: concentrated, added
to improve other wines; doux: sweet; mousseux: sparkling;
ordinaire: table wine; sec: dry
vintage wines: dated bottle, entirely from one harvest only in the
best years
color: from contact with pigment found on grape skin: none, white; limited,
rosé, extended, red
Confréries: ancient wine fraternities
coupé/blended: similar wines married for uniform quality;
cuvée--the blend
corps/body--richness in alcohol, flavor
corsé: full bodied
crisp: fresh, young
cru: growth or vineyard
complex: all flavor components in harmony
coulant/attractive: easy to drink
délicat/delicate: light- weight with nice flavor
depth: subtle, complex, concentrated layers of flavor; thin lacks
body and depth
domaine: followed by a name indicates ownership
élégance/elegant: grace, balance but not longevity
fading: losing color, fruit or flavor
finish/aftertaste: taste remaining after swallowing. Long, lingering
finish indicates good quality; short: not remaining on the palate
flat: low acidity or sparkling wine that has lost its bubbles
fruité/Fruity: body, richness with some sweetness-- apples, berries
or herbs
There are four main classifications of wine:
Natural still wines
Alcoholic content 14% or less. Improve
after bottling. The main wine grape growing areas are Alsace (fine white),
Loire (moderately priced reds and whites), southern France (inexpensive
table wines), the Rhône (wines that match with strongly flavored foods)
and, of course, Bordeaux and Burgundy (arguably the best wines in the world).
Sparkling
Champagne
Fortified
Alcohol increased by
adding brandy. Best known types not made in France. Alcoholic content
16 to 23%.
Aromatized
Vermouth. Alcoholic content
15 1/2 to 20%.
Ullo Wine Purifier + 2x Angstrom Wine Glasses
Revolutionary wine purifier restores the natural taste of wine with Selective
Sulfite Capture™ filter technology. Aerates and filters by the glass or
by the bottle. Wine glasses have an ultra wide profile designed to fully
expose a wine's aroma profile
Beehive Wine Stopper and Stand
Handcrafted wine stopper includes coordinating stand. Decorative elements
in metal with 14-karat gold finish. Hand enameled and handset with Swarovski®
crystals. Stainless steel and rubber stopper. Hand-painted design.
L’Atelier du Vin Oeno Sommelier Gift Box
Skillfully uncork wine with this sommelier set, which includes a chromed
metal lever corkscrew and an innovative wine ring that clips onto the neck
of the bottle to collect any errant drops. An excellent gift or addition
to your own wine collection, it comes complete with a pocket guide for vintages,
and a printed guide that helps you craft perfect pairings with food.
L’Atelier du Vin Wine Essentials Mini Gift Box
Perfect as a gift or for your own use, this slim walnut box holds elegant
essentials for the enjoyment of wine. It includes an ergonomic sommelier
corkscrew, an easy-to-use cork opener for champagne and sparkling wines,
and a universal cork that maintains the aroma and bubbles of unfinished
wines. It comes complete with a printed folio featuring a map of all the
major French wine regions, as well as space for your wine tasting notes.
L’Atelier du Vin Oeno Connoisseur Gift Box
Housed in an elegant wooden gift box, this set includes six wine tools handmade
in France and intended for the true connoisseur. It includes a cork opener
and a chromed metal sommelier corkscrew to open any bottle, and a bubble
cork to preserve the effervescence of opened champagne and sparkling wines.
The Developer Universel is a wine aerator for both glasses and carafes that
gently oxygenates and fully releases a wine’s flavors. The Gard’vin is a
unique, innovative piece that stops the oxidation of still wines and comes
complete with two on/off stoppers.
L’Atelier du Vin Golden Boy Corkscrew
Designed in Paris, France, this iconic sommelier’s corkscrew is plated in
18-karat gold for a luxurious touch. Its curved design is both stylishly
sleek and ergonomic – it’s the perfect tool to have on hand at your dinner
table or a picnic.
L’Atelier du Vin Soft Machine Corkscrew Gift Box
Designed with a unique gear system, this corkscrew extracts the cork vertically
in a single fluid move without any torsion, minimizing any damage to the
cork. It’s handcrafted using rosewood and solid stainless steel, complete
with a foil-cutting blade and a bottle opener.
L'Atelier du Vin Oeno Collection 1 Set
Six-piece set
L'Atelier du Vin Soft Machine Pure Cork Extractor
Cork extractor. Assembled and finished by hand.
Rabbit Waiter Corkscrew
Retractable foil cutter
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Wine Chillers and Coasters
GG Collection Heritage Wine Chiller
Handcrafted wine chiller. Made of natural mango wood with metal inlay. Hand
finished.
GG Collection Wine Bottle Holder & Stopper
Bottle holder and stopper made of cast aluminum.
Le Cadeaux Wine Coaster & Corkscrew Set
Two-piece set includes melamine wine bottle coaster and wooden corkscrew.
Vinturi Deluxe Aerator Set
Finally you can breathe in the fine bouquets and taste the complex flavors
of your red wine without having to wait for a decanter. This deluxe aerator
from Vinturi opens up your wine when you pour a glass, providing perfect
balance right away.
Jonathan Adler Marseilles Coaster Set
A black and gold play on French fifties faces. Handcrafted of high-fired
porcelain with gilt details. Hand-painted finish.
Jonathan Adler Versailles Coasters, 4-Piece Set
Coasters made of high-fired porcelain. Gilded accents. Set includes one
of each design shown.
Joanna Buchanan Bee Coasters, Set of 4
Coasters made of glass beads on cotton backing.
Christofle Vertigo Bottle Coaster
Silver-plated bottle coaster. Designed by Andree Putman. Approximately 6"Dia.
Made in France.
Baccarat MILLE NUITS WINE COASTER
Made in France
Baccarat Oenology Wine Decanter
Clear full-lead crystal. Handcrafted in France.
Baccarat "Mille Nuits" Wine Decanter
From the Baccarat® Mille Nuits Collection. Handcrafted of full-lead crystal.
Holds 26.5 ounces. 14.875"T. Hand wash. Made in France.
L’Atelier du Vin Round Perched Wine Carafe
An ideal gift for any wine connoisseur, this glass-blown carafe honors and
magnifies the flavor profiles of both red and white wines. Its modern design
features a transparent podium and a hollow base that allows a comfortable
grip for effortless pouring.
Lalique Double Fish Decanter, Clear
Designed to highlight the flavors of the finest spirits, the Double Fish
Decanter enriches the fleet of Lalique decanters to satisfy the desires
of connoisseurs and discerning collectors. Highlighted by satin-finished
crystal, a couple of Koi fish symbolize richness and perseverance; gushing
from water to adorn the stopper. Made from crystal of the finest quality,
this decanter opens the doors to a universe of everyday luxury living.
L'Atelier du Vin Open Cristal Developer Carafe
Open carafe decanting design
Celestial Wine Charms, Set of 6
Mark your glass with our fabulous wine charms. Such a wonderful hostess
gift—they are sure to be well used!
Joanna Buchanan Druzy Wine Charms, Set of 6
Set includes: 6 charms. Multicolored stones with gold-tone hardware
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