Wine Gadget

[hedgeybaby]

Mrs H sent me this link this morning. Normally, being the lush that I am I very rarely leave a half full bottle but this looks like a cool invention.

 

 

 

[BrightonCorgi]

Neat idea.  I had thought of a similar idea years ago.   How much is this device?  Certainly one of the better ideas to come around and easy to use.  It wont kill the aromatics like inert gas can or does.

 

 I know a few that like to pour wine directly into a half bottle and cork with as minimal air space.  At lease you got a half bottle fresh for the next day...

[Blazer]

Would be great if I ever had any leftover wine, which I never have.

[mwaller]

That does look neat!

I was an early adopter of the Coravin system, which uses compressed argon to expel wine from a bottle trough a small needle.  I found that it rarely worked as advertised.  If you store bottles on their side, they can leak out the small puncture.  If you store them upright, the cork dries and lets in oxygen. 
Either way, I found that the wine soured after about a week. Expensive lesson learned. 

[Fugu]

Neat indeed. Looks as if it could really be working. So, if I got that right, it is in a crowd-funding stage, or is it available yet? Any sources?

[LLC]

Neat indeed. Looks as if it could really be working. So, if I got that right, it is in a crowd-funding stage, or is it available yet? Any sources?

Still crowd-funding; I think it said February 2018 delivery. Seem simple, elegant and logical. If they make it to market may have to get one.


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[planetary]

At 1:30, the designer is seen putting red wine in the fridge.  And they're marketing this to wine enthusiasts??

[luv2fly]

1 hour ago, planetary said:

wine enthusiasts??

Have friends who put red wine in the fridge.  They have an extensive collection.  I vomit in my mouth every time I see a fantastic bottle of red in the fridge.

[Ken Gargett]

i don't follow the bit where to re-use, you pull the top out and out it pours. did i miss something? if the seal is across the wine at point of contact, i am not sure about tha

any of these devices are usually better than nothing. not sure that decanting the bottle into the eto makes much difference. not too different from the act of simply pouring into a glass, especially if the seal is as they claim.

surprised at the above comments re coravin. it seems to have been very successful whenever i have talked to somms or those using it.

the half bottle (screwcap obviously far better than using a cork) and into the fridge is usually pretty good for several days. but if this does work, good on them and hope it succeeds.

surprised re the comments about putting wine in the fridge. why is that an issue? assuming you do not drink the red wine immediately out of a cold fridge but give it a little time to adjust, i do not understand the problem. i have never met a single professional who would have an issue with that? again, am i missing something.

[PatrickEwing]

x2 on confusion on the fridge. Not to mention all reds aren't built equally. I'd argue that some are most often served too warm. 

[Fuzz]

1 hour ago, Ken Gargett said:

i don't follow the bit where to re-use, you pull the top out and out it pours. did i miss something? if the seal is across the wine at point of contact, i am not sure about tha

any of these devices are usually better than nothing. not sure that decanting the bottle into the eto makes much difference. not too different from the act of simply pouring into a glass, especially if the seal is as they claim.

surprised at the above comments re coravin. it seems to have been very successful whenever i have talked to somms or those using it.

the half bottle (screwcap obviously far better than using a cork) and into the fridge is usually pretty good for several days. but if this does work, good on them and hope it succeeds.

surprised re the comments about putting wine in the fridge. why is that an issue? assuming you do not drink the red wine immediately out of a cold fridge but give it a little time to adjust, i do not understand the problem. i have never met a single professional who would have an issue with that? again, am i missing something.

The eto has a valve that opens when you tilt the bottle to pour.

I stick a bottle of red in the fridge if it is not finished. Usually pour a glass whilst I'm prepping dinner to give it time to warm a bit.

[luv2fly]

2 hours ago, Ken Gargett said:

assuming you do not drink the red wine immediately out of a cold fridge but give it a little time to adjust, i do not understand the problem.

These friends will drink it right out of the fridge.  Apparently they prefer it chilled.  They put unopened bottles in to chill.  For storage, no issue.  It is the drinking red wine chilled right out of the fridge that gives me some pause.  

Edit:  I no longer drink but back in the day there would be no left over wine to put in the fridge.....

[planetary]

Yes, I also know "wine people" who drink red wine chilled, without giving it time to adjust, and serve it cold.  As my kids would say, the video triggered me.

[BarryNY]

Love it.  Thanks guys.

Just pledged a 2 pack - for a SS and Copper...

[Ken Gargett]

yes, not sure i'm up for reds immediately out of the fridge - perhaps beaujolais and their ilk. but that said, people forget that room temp in a castle in the scottish highlands is way different from that in a house in a brizzy summer..

personally, i believe we drink our whites too cold and our reds too warm. but not looking for that cold.

[BarryNY]

I believe the critical point the inventor made was "cool & DARK"....the refrigerator taking care of both.

The "dark" is a more important factor for gaining the most longevity versus the "cool".  I'm sure in a typical A/C home - inside of a cabinet at 74F will be just fine.

[Westside Threat]

If I'm going to be gone for a few days but have a half open botttle of red, I'll pump it then toss it in the fridge.  I only put it in the fridge if its going to be pumped for more than two days.  Otherwise I keep it on the counter pumped.

Mind you, I let the wine warm up before I drink it.  It's not served cold out of the fridge.

[gweilgi]

1 hour ago, PatrickEwing said:

x2 on confusion on the fridge. Not to mention all reds aren't built equally. I'd argue that some are most often served too warm. 

Me three.

I've had pinot noir served to me in France that was quite chilly.  No problems there, with the right grape and in the right circumstances.

Ditto with having it served too warm.  A decent red should not be served chilled straight from the fridge, but at room temperature it's often too warm.  

[Ken Gargett]

the other thing to remember is the temp in some of the cellars in france and germany etc, at times (and they are largely consistent throughout the year). single figures. and we happily taste out of barrels.

[TNT009]

Great ideal... Id buy one!