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6/11/2012

Ravi Instant Wine Chiller Review

Ravi Instant Wine Chiller
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As of late, my husband has decided he likes ALL wine chilled - white AND red. It has driven me crazy watching him plop ice cubes into his glass of red wine. When I saw the Ravi Instant Wine Chiller at Amazon.com Ravi Instant Wine Chiller, I knew my prayers were answered! The Ravi chills wine perfectly. However, the Ravi is a little more complicated than it looks. It consists of 3 parts. The inner cartridge remains in the freezer so it's always ready to chill wine. It can chill many glasses of wine at a time. The drawback is that before you put it back in the freezer (regardless of whether you have filled/chilled 20 glasses of wine, or only 1, the Ravi must be taken apart, cleaned, and the cartridge dried before putting it back in the freezer. Because of this, my husband does not want to be bothered with it. As long as I am the one putting it together, taking it apart, washing, drying, and freezing it, my husband is happy.

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Chills wine instantly as you pour. Wine goes from room temp to serving temp in seconds! Remove your Ravi from the freezer, insert it in your bottle, and pour. Wine passes through the frozen steel chamber inside into your glass, chilling your red or white to perfection (similar to the way the frozen tub of an ice cream maker turns cream into a cool dessert). Finger tip-control air inlet helps you adjust serving temp and prevent dripping. Give your vodka a quick chill, tooĆ¢€”pour it through Ravi and enjoy! Instructions included.Size: 7-1/2"H x 2-1/4"W

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5/11/2012

Vacu Vin Guy Buffet Rapid Ice Wine Chiller, Sommeliers Review

Vacu Vin Guy Buffet Rapid Ice Wine Chiller, Sommeliers
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While I've found the above mentioned 5 minutes to chill from room temperature down for drinking a bit optimistic (15 minutes is more accurate, if you also put the bottle with chiller in the freezer); there are few other viable ways of cooling a bottle down quickly that are this effortless. Slide the sleeve on (stick in freezer or not), wait, cork, and drink.
Besides this main feature, the chiller can serve two other purposes. First, after corking and pouring the first round of glasses, the chiller can serve in place of a more expensive metal bucket or crystal chiller, especially when it has a pleasing pattern or scene (most of these I have seen are a plain silver). Second, the chiller is great for bring bottles of white wine to friends' homes that you want to share immediately. Many people start with whites and if you are bringing a room-temperature white, it's annoying having to wait for it to chill in the freezer. Those 15-30 minutes may see your bottle passed over and forgotten. But with the Rapid Ice chiller, you can arrive with a bottle that's ready to drink immediately, even if traveling to your friends' took a while.

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Guy Buffet is one of America's most popular artists. He was born in Paris and spent much of his youth working in his parents' Paris restaurant. This wine cooler shows a band of waiters about to go forth and serve the public.

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5/07/2012

Vacu Vin Rapid Ice Wine Chiller Review

Vacu Vin Rapid Ice Wine Chiller
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There are few other viable ways of cooling a bottle down quickly that are this effortless. Slide the sleeve on (stick in freezer or not), wait, cork, and drink.
Besides this main feature, the chiller can serve two other purposes. First, after corking and pouring the first round of glasses, the chiller can serve in place of a more expensive metal bucket or crystal chiller. Second, the chiller is great for bring bottles of white wine to friends' homes that you want to share immediately. Many people start with whites and if you are bringing a room-temperature white, it's annoying having to wait for it to chill in the freezer. Those 15-30 minutes may see your bottle passed over and forgotten. But with the Rapid Ice chiller, you can arrive with a bottle that's ready to drink immediately, even if traveling to your friends' took a while.

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Chilling wine quickly and keeping it cold has always been a problem - until now!The amazing Rapid Ice is best described as a super cold flexible ice jacket which, when taken from the freezer, simply slips over the bottle of wine, chilling it in just 5 minutes and keeping it ice cold for hours. The secret to Rapid Ice is a very special non-toxic gel, multiple foil layers and foam pouches to maximize insulation. It is reusable and unbreakable.Made in the Netherlands by VacuVin. 7 inches

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5/06/2012

Ravi Solution Instant Wine Chiller Review

Ravi Solution Instant Wine Chiller
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Pros:
-Easy to Use: Although there are quite a few pieces that make up the Ravi Solution, it is actually very easy to use.
-Effective: Instantly drops the temperature of any wine by 10F-15F bringing it to a more enjoyable drinking temperature.
-Versatile: Useful in the summer months when red wines at room temperature approach 80F (to bring them down to the mid-60s) -or- if you have a single temperature wine refrigerator set at 55F to drop the temperature down to around 45F.
Cons:
-A little pricey: This is definitely a convenience item and similar results can be attained with a little time in the fridge. However, I've found it quite useful and I'm glad I own one.

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A simple, efficient, instant, and easily portable wine cooler, the Ravi does away with the need for ice buckets or refrigeration. Simply insert the Ravi into the bottle neck as you would a cork, and pour. The wine is chilled instantly as it passes through an inner, frozen stainless-steel tube. No time or energy is wasted since it's not the bottle that is cooled, but the wine itself. The more time wine spends in the Ravi, the colder it gets. Since not all wines are enjoyed at the same temperature, Ravi has a valve that controls the rate of flow of wine in order to regulate the temperature.
The internal tube of the Ravi is made from the same stainless steel used for wine fermentation tanks. The tube maintains the wine\'s characteristics and never alters the taste. Made in Canada, the Ravi was born from two years of work with oenologists, designers, and other wine-making specialists. Store the Ravi in the freezer when not in use. It will be efficient for an entire bottle of red wine and stay efficient for 90 minutes once out of freezer. The Ravi requires hand washing for care.

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4/13/2012

Fred & Friends Stone Cold Ice Trays Review

Fred and Friends Stone Cold Ice Trays
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Quite cool I think. Perfect for those cold rum concoctions of summertime. Sure, it's pretty expensive as an ice cube tray, but it's got a high novelty factor. Pair it with a good Easter Island drink and you have a new tradition in your home.
My recommended drink for these ice cubes:
"Pisco on the brainstem"
5oz Pisco (duty free shops in South America have the cool Moai bottles for much less than any US liquor stores)
3oz Fresh lime juice
2tsp Cane Sugar (Maui sugar is best)
1oz Limoncello (or Orangecello)
2oz Lemon sour mixer
Pour over Maoi ice cubes. Top with 151 rum.


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Entertain friends and family with whimsical ice cubes in the shape of the famous Moai stone statues. Endow drinks with the statues' mysterious aura and keep them icy cold at the same time. Great for parties, the ice cubes are sure conversation starters. Made of flexible silicone, the tray easily expels frozen ice. Cleanup is a snap since the tray is dishwasher safe.

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3/18/2012

Oster BVLB07-Z Counterforms 3-Speed 2-in-1 Blender/Food-Processor Combo with 48-Ounce Glass Jar Review

Oster BVLB07-Z Counterforms 3-Speed 2-in-1 Blender/Food-Processor Combo with 48-Ounce Glass Jar
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I just bought this blender from Costco about 2 weeks ago. Its base is all black though, not stainless steel, and I love it. We had an Oster beehive for about 3 years and then the little metal part on the base that the jar fits over just broke one day. So I started looking at reviews for one that made smoothies really good and I was looking at the Oster Fusion, but then I saw this one at Costco that basically had the same features, at least the reverse blending mode. We have made shakes and smoothies in it with the frozen drink method and it makes them perfect without having to stick a spoon down in and mix it around (we had to do that with the beehive), I will update when I have had it longer, but so far we love it!!

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Equipped with a powerful 600-watt motor, this two-in-one appliance not only saves on counter space, but it also provides exceptional convenience in any busy kitchen. Use it as a blender to mix up refreshing fruit smoothies, creamy milk shakes, or pureed lentil soup, or put it to work as a handy food processor for chopping fruits and vegetables and other common food-prep tasks. The appliance supplies a sturdy base, a stainless-steel six-point-star ice-crushing blade, and a large 48-ounce (6-cup) glass blending jar, complete with a generous handle, measuring marks up the side, and a non-drip spout. Even more, it comes with a secure-fitting lid with an integrated food chute for adding ingredients during operation. Choose from a variety of push-button settings: On/Off, Low, Medium, High, Low Pulse, High Pulse, and Stop. The control panel also offers two preprogrammed settings--Frozen Drink and Food Chop--that run for a specific amount of time, ensuring effortless results. Other highlights include an all-metal drive system for added strength, a reversing blade, stainless-steel side panels, and an easy-to-clean design. With the jar secured to the base, the blender/food-processor combination unit measures 7 by 9 by 15-1/2 inches.

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1/29/2012

Gemini RoJaus Wine Decanter Review

Gemini RoJaus Wine Decanter
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The item advertised was out of stock so they shipped a similar item in time for V-Day. They were happy to ship the right item upon arrival and did so. Very nice to work with. I haven't used the item yet, but it looks like a nice piece to display and looks like it will work just fine.

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For styling with contemporary lines, this decanter makes a perfect accent for all classic wine lovers. Graceful arches with geometric accents support the proven aerating system of the RoJaus Decanter line. The stand is steel with a stainless finished look.The RoJaus decanter presents an elegant serving piece to complement all enthusiasts' wine collections. From its graceful styling to its built-in ease of presenting fine wine, the RoJaus decanter was created to entertain as well as enhance the wine's bouquet. As wine is poured into the decanter, it wraps around the "wine bubble" exposing it to the air. The bouquet is released and the wine is allowed to breathe. Once decanted, the unique RoJaus nozzle easily dispenses wine into a wine glass.

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10/18/2011

Jokari Fizz-Keeper Pump & Pour Review

Jokari Fizz-Keeper Pump and Pour
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Very simply, I bought two of these during the Holidays for stocking stuffers. Each recipient said that the item broke within 2-3 weeks. The concept is great but the actual product is made from very thin plastic. Both times the product broke at the hinge, rendering it useless.
I called the Seller (Organize-Everything.com) and was told that they are unable to go beyond their 30 day replacement or return policy. Well, I am rather relentlous, and as a matter of principle I called the manufacturer. The manufacturer (Jokari) explained that they received a batch of defective product. They were very helpful and are sending the replacements.
No stars for the seller because they did not want to be bothered with having to replace a defective product that they knew was defective from all the phone calls they have received in the past months, and instead made me do all the leg work.
There is also something to be said about those of us who do early Holiday shopping in November, and are shut out by many sellers because the gift is not given until 30 days after purchase.



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Nothing is worse than sitting down with your ice cold cola, only to discover that is flat. Using Jokari's fizz keeper pump and pour, you can re-pressurize your two liter bottles so that they retain their carbonation. Simply squeeze the pumping balloon, and make sure the seal is tight. With pumping, the soda's life will be greatly elongated, and you can flip the pump back on its hinge for pouring.

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7/18/2011

Jack Daniel's Double Bubble Chaser Jigger Shot Glass - Large Review

Jack Daniel's Double Bubble Chaser Jigger Shot Glass - Large
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It is a cool piece of glassware, but unlike the picture shows, it is one solid cavity, so that would be a HUGE Shot, but I digress. Like anything in Barware I like the unusual, and this fits the bill. It was solid enough glass, I just though the base was solid glass and only the top was a shot glass. But as the description states it is a 'Chaser Jigger shot' So pour beer in and layer in the Whiskey.. Or just use as a shot glass.
Overall Happy and I have a unique piece of barware.

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Jack Daniel's Large Double Bubble Shot Glass

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7/17/2011

Wine Skin Leak Proof Traveler (Set of 2) Review

Wine Skin Leak Proof Traveler (Set of 2)
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Seriously, they work really well. We've carried wines back from France sealed inside the skin and tucked inside our luggage. Didn't lose a drop or even crack a seal. Gave sets to our friends and the skins have been used for everything including mustards, spices, liquors and tequila. Definitely wine sized only, will not fit champagne or sparkling wine bottles. As long as it fits inside, you're good to go.

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Just because you can no longer protect a bottle of wine by carrying it onboard, it doesn't mean you can't take one along to share with the hostess. Just slip it inside this tough, bubble wrap lined bag. Double peel-and-stick seals and a durable, puncture-resistant shell protect in the unlikely event your bottle is broken. Holds a 750 ml bottle of wine or spirits (Includes Bordeaux & Burgundy Bottles).

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6/26/2011

True Fabrications Bottle Bubble Wine Traveler Review

True Fabrications Bottle Bubble Wine Traveler
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Have not personally used the product...as it was bought as a gift. Product arrived quickly and in great condition! Seems like the perfect gift for wine lovers that travel!

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Get your wine ready for your next getaway. Air filled bubbles protect your bottle while a sticky seal keeps any spill contained. Grab and go handles make it easy to tote and a cinch to open. So don't leave your wine behind next time you hop on your plane.

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