Bar Pourers
Bar Pourers
The world seems to split into people who know and appreciate wine and those who can’t understand what all the fuss is about. I was reminded of that when I recently came across a product called Spinwine, a wine aerator or decanting pourer. The definition of an aerator is to supply something with air or expose it to the circulation of air. This patented product claimed that wine aeration was the key to unlocking the full taste and aroma of wines. Spinwine is apparently a very ingenious and effective tool that brings out the best in wine instantly.
This made me think of an uncle who was a wine expert and connoisseur. He used to entertain and impress us with tasting and taking in the aroma of a wine, and then naming not only the country or region where the wine came from, but often also the exact locale or even vineyard, and sometimes even the year! I used to think it was some sort of parlor trick to impress friends and family until I found that more often than not he was right. Since my uncle enjoyed wine but did not drink it excessively I wondered how he could possibly know all those wines and places where they came from.
Much later I found that it is possible. Human beings have millions of cells with which we can taste and smell things, and some people can differentiate between thousands of smells. It’s probably a special talent or gift to then be able to identify and classify smells and tastes and link them to a particular product, in this case the exact origin of a bottle of wine, but it is possible.
Wine is unique in things we drink and taste in that it can contain an almost endless variety of aromatics and other volatile compounds, some of them strong and dominant, and some delicate and subtle. Aromas and tastes are often hard to describe and marketers may resort to language like, “a hint of blackberry” or “a subtle undertone of honey and black currant.” All of this is often called a wine’s “bouquet,” the enchanting smells generated by reactions between alcohol, sugars, and a variety of compounds. Each wine has its very own, and they are as unique and distinctive as human fingerprints or DNA.
This is why no two wines are ever exactly the same, and why the variety is endless. It is also the reason why wine connoisseurs love wine and consider it both a hobby and a passion. This is why there exists a whole industry dedicated to wine and its enjoyment. There are wine decanters, wine pourers, wine funnels, wine aerators, and any number of other wine accessories.
Decanting and aerating of wine is a science all by itself. Not all wine experts agree on how and when wines should be decanted so they can “breathe,” and what will help a wine to best release its natural aroma and flavors. There are also many opinions on wine aerators and what methods and technologies work best. Ideally, wine is circulated with air for just the right amount of oxidizing without any danger of spilling. The aerator should be durable, portable, easy to wash, and as elegant and refined as the wine itself. A pourer like the Spinwine wine aerator may well complement or replace conventional decanting to truly unlock the essence of wine. And that is what it’s all about.
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Vacu Vin Stainless Steel Wine Saver Gift Set $13.50 You’ll know your wine is preserved just by listening. With the sound of a simple click the Vacu Vin stainless steel wine saver is a vacuum pump which extracts the air from the opened bottle clicks when you’ve reached optimum level and re-seals the wine bottle with a re-usable rubber stopper. The vacuum slows down the oxidation process so that you can enjoy your wine for days. Stainless stee… |
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Oster 4208 Inspire Electric Wine Opener with Wine Chiller … |
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Soiree bottle-top Wine Decanter & Aerator $18.75 The Soiree is a wine accessory that fits into any standard corked wine bottle, and comes with an extra gasket that will work with any screw cap bottle; allowing you to pour, without dripping, directly through the Soiree. Once you place the Soiree in the wine bottle, the Soiree aerates your wine as you pour it. The Soiree allows you to decant just the portion of wine you want – a glass or a carafe…. |
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Bar Craft Deluxe Stainless Steel Wine Pourer KCBCGBWP $14.62 Bar Craft Deluxe Stainless Steel Wine Pourer KCBCGBWP Bar Craft high quality stainless steel, heavy duty wine pourer with an elegant satin finish. Fits most wine bottles. Handwash only. Gift boxed…. |
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Oil Bottle, Acrylic $10.47 Brand: AccessoriesBar Code: 0-30734-07070-3… |
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Hula Girl Straws – pack of 12 Packed a dozen in a bag. These plastic straws have an actual tissue hula girl attached. Just open the skirt and wrap it around the straw and match the slots. You are now ready to officially enjoy your party and your drink…. |
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Sip Straws (6 inch) (Box of 2,000+!!!!!!) – Red These sip or stirrer straws are available in black, blue or red. AT LEAST 2000 per box!!!… |
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POUR POSI AUTO 1.125OZ, EA, 04-0173 MAGNUSON INDUSTRIES, INC POURERS $7.80 * Color coded bottoms distinguish the pour portion size * Collared * 2 Ball bearings… |
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POUR POSI AUTO 1.25OZ, EA, 04-0172 MAGNUSON INDUSTRIES, INC POURERS $7.80 * Color coded bottoms distinguish the pour portion size * Collared * 2 Ball bearings… |
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POUR POSI AUTO 1OZ RED, EA, 04-0170 MAGNUSON INDUSTRIES, INC POURERS $7.80 * Color coded bottoms distinguish the pour portion size * Collared * 2 Ball bearings… |
where is the best place to buy bar supplies online. I need things like covered pourers, mats, jiggers ect.?
I like http://www.barstore.com
They have this portable bar I really want for doing private parties.
I wanna check out barproducts.com
I’m addicted to buying bar gadgets. I gotta stop that. =D
PS, don’t buy jiggers, they’re a waste of time.
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