So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Choosing A Wine Bottle Cooler

By Wendy Drinker

A wine cooler generally is an appliance that chills or cools one or more wine bottles. In essence, a wine bottle cooler is a table top unit by means of which a bottle can be cooled quickly. It is very essential for preparing last minute dinners in which the refreshing wines like whites, roses and sparkling wines are to be served at the appropriate temperature. In case you are a resident of warm areas, a wine bottle cooler is a worthwhile investment as they can help you enjoy some refreshing cold wine in the heat of the summer.

Most of the homemakers would love to add a wine bottle cooler to their home. This is not only because they have good utility in chilling wine in not time, but also because of the elegant and sleek designs in which they come. In case you are looking for something to add to your kitchen, it is best to go in for a wine bottle cooler as it may very well be an appliance that is used a lot.

Wine coolers may be classified into electric or non electric wine bottle coolers. Non - electric wine coolers involve pre-freezing and some amount of prep time before the cooler can chill the bottle to the required temperature and in case you are busy with preparing dinner, separately cooling the wine cooler before cooling the bottle may take twice the amount of time that is taken up by an electric wine cooler. Electric wine bottle coolers are very effective. They take up only about quarter of an hour to chill the bottles to the required temperature and are energy efficient too. Most of the wine bottle coolers consume 60 to 70 watts per hour only.

Even though you might find it more appealing to spend money on wine instead of wine bottle coolers, for wine enthusiasts, what matters is not the amount of wine consumed. What matters for wine enthusiasts is the experience it gives. They savor the flavor of wine and enjoy them as a treat and even though a cheap non-electric wine bottle cooler might suffice, the purchase of an elegant electric wine bottle cooler will be a perfect addition to your home and will also help you in whipping up a perfect meal for you and your partner.

While buying a wine bottle cooler, it is better to look for one with flexible holding capacity. If you are just a beginner, you might want to go in for something that is just functional. Also, ensure that you look into its specification, specifically its diameter so that it can hold almost all bottles. A regular 750 ml bottle will have a diameter of 3.5".

Another Shopping tip : Select a cooler that can hold most types of bottles since it enables you to test various wines without making you buy a machine for every type. The Rule of thumb is : one magnum (a 1.5 litre wine bottle) requires a cooler with 4" of diameter as for a jeroboam or a 3 litre bottle, a wine cooler with 5" of diameter would suffice.

With a built-in charger, you can conveniently cool a wine bottle as you drive to a really nice dinner. Many wine coolers have been designed to include a 12 V car charger that can chill a bottle in a maximum time span of 20 minutes.

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