Wine 101 - a list by davidsinger

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Required reading, basic tools, and perennial favorite producers.

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Perfect Wine Preserver

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Uses argon gas that lays on top of the wine. It stops the oxygen from coming into contact with the wine. Theyse work very well.

Updated Jul 10, 2006

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Screwpull Corkscrew

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For people with less experience. It’s easier to use than the Pulltap.

Updated Jul 10, 2006

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Classic Pulltap Corkscrew

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The couble hinge makes it easier to remove the cork so you don’t snap it..

Updated Jul 10, 2006

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Spiegelau Vino Grande wine glasses

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2 people recommended this item

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You only really need 4 types of glasses: Bordeaux, Burgundy, White, and Champagne. Each shape brings out the particular characteristics of that type of wine. Spiegelau are almost as good as Reidel quality-wise, but they are less expensive and tend to be sturdier.

Updated Jul 10, 2006

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Riedel Overture Magnum Red Wine Glass

4 people recommended this item

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This is a great alternative to the Sommelier series, which is very expensive and fragile. Get the 4 basic shapes: Boredeaux, Burgundy, White, and Champagne

Updated Mar 9, 2007

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Krug Grand Cuvee Champagne

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Even their entry level champagne is great because of the craftsmanship.

Updated Jul 10, 2006

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Salon Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs

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This is basically a white Burgundy with bubbles. An amazing blanc de blancs champagne.

Updated Jul 10, 2006

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Wine for Dummies

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2 people recommended this item

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It’s an unfortunate title but it’s a great introduction if you want a foundation to the wine world.

Updated Jul 10, 2006

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Decanter magazine

5 people recommended this item

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While I sorta wish this magazine was only about wine decanters (because that would be ridiculously niche-oriented) it's actually a pretty cool alternative to some of the more traditional wine mags. Which makes it a good gift subscription for the wine lover in your life who probably already has a dog-eared stack of back issues of Wine Spectator.

Updated Feb 6, 2008

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eRobertParker.com

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When I want information on California and North American wines, I’ll definitely look at Robert Parker.

Updated Jul 10, 2006

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