Wine Whore Reviewimage credit: matthew fangI love stories about people dedicating their life to their passions. Aside from the fact that it packs a nice buzz, my love for wine stems from the fact that many bottles are based on such love stories. Do you have a passionate story to share? Click here to share it!Today's story stems from a bottle, albeit one that is much smaller and fits around the stem of a wineglass:Her name is Aziza and she decided to turn to her hobby (lampwork glass artist and jewelry designer) into a business. She is a a wine lover and makes wine themed jewelry and accessories. Her wine glass charms (also called wine glass markers) are very handy for hosting parties or wine tastings. They are used at parties or even small gatherings of 2 or 3 people to distinguish your glass from your friends (works great especially when you’re too drunk to remember how full your glass was).Each wine charm is made from lampwork glass beads made from my little gas torch and hand hammered copper wire. Very well crafted with no sharp pointy edges! They make a great gift for a wine lover, weddings, bridal party, birthday, graduation, or any gift giving occasion.For more pictures and info on Aziza's wine glass charms here.You can also view her entire shop here.(Read more wine reviews and info at The Wine Whore)

Wine Whore Review: Recently, I was asked to do something I had never done before. I am a real creature of habit. I frequent the same places to eat, order the same thing, and rarely try anything different (except for wine of course!) Pretty boring, eh? My wine tasting routine falls into a similar monotony. I pick a bottle, open it, and enjoy it to completion before retiring for the day. Last week, I have to admit that I could feel the anxiety building when I was asked to veer away from this routine as part of a pre-release taste test. The ground rules... Instead of just opening a bottle and drinking it up in one night, I was instructed to open the bottle, drink only ONE glass, and then let it waste away on my counter overnight. I was shocked and even a bit appalled! First of all, how do you expect me to have enough self control to only drink one glass? Second of all, how could you ask me to ruin wine like this by letting it sit out overnight and then expect me to enjoy it the next day? It just didn't make any sense. When the night arrived, I followed my orders as instructed (although I did indulge in a second glass, shhh...don't tell anyone) before laying the bottle to rest for the night. Let me just say that my instinct was right. However, instead of being disappointed, I was pleasantly surprised. The wine tasted much different after a night of relaxation and much to my surprise, it actually tasted BETTER! This got me thinking... is it possible that I am missing out by not experiencing wine in more than one sitting? I stopped to think about a conversation we had on An Education for 'Dumb Wine'.

Click to get your own!

Although most Wine Whores can't bear the thought of letting a bottle sit overnight, there is a way us wine lovers can have our cake and eat it too! I did a little research and found a product that will aerate wine on a per glass basis... It is called the Decantus and unlike banishing a bottle overnight, it allows a glass of wine to quickly decant. There are a lot of similar products but I am particularly fond of this decanting device because it allows the wine to travel the fastest without a "whirlpool effect". This is a plus because it means I don't have to sit around waiting for my wine to decant. This allows me to dig in to my glass of wine much faster! It also claims a 14% better aeration rate which means I don't have to let the bottle rot overnight before experienced a day of rest. Scientific Explanation "The Bernoulli effect (first derived in 1738 by Swiss mathematician Daniel Bernoulli) states, the pressure in a stream of fluid is reduced as the speed of flow is increased. The reduced pressure caused by the velocity of the poured wine flowing past the twin, thin diagonal capillary tubes inside the DECANTUS™ pulls more oxygenated air into the wine itself. This does not upset the wine but makes it much friendlier to the entire human olfactory (smell/taste) system." My Explanation More air helps the wine breathe... although not all wines may benefit from this process, you owe it to yourself to find out. My recommendation is to always taste a glass when you first open the bottle. Then, decant the wine to see how it changes (if at all). I like the Decantus because it doesn't force me to decant the whole bottle. Plus it looks really cool which is a plus for when I want to impress my friends with my intimidating arsenal of wine gadgets! :) Get yourself one today and start experiencing another side to your wine that you may not have ever seen before! Click to decant quickly! Want more fun wine accessories? Check out The CorkScrew Shop for more cool stuff... Also, check out my gift recommendations for summer, pet lovers and Earth day. (Read more wine reviews and info at The Wine Whore)

Wine Whore Review: If there is one thing you can't leave home without, it's a good bottle (or five) of wine. When I go out to party or dine with friends, I make sure to bring plenty of wine to share. After all, what kind of Wine Whore would I be if I didn't have a bottle of wine readily available for any occasion? How do I safely and easily transport multiple bottles of precious wine at a time? My preferred method employs one of the many cardboard and styrofoam shipping containers laying around from wine that I have received in the mail...

Serves up to eight people

While this works great for red wine, it is not so good for transporting whites. Despite the fact that many people like their white wine only slightly chilled, I enjoy my whites deeply chilled and frosty cold. I am always paranoid the white wine will warm up before I get a chance to enjoy a glass at that perfectly frosty temperature. Solution: What if there was a way to keep the bottles cold without lugging around a cooler? If you are like me, you are probably sick of seeing this sleeved blanket. You may have even broken down and purchased one of your own. This blanket will not help you transport wine but there is a Snuggler for wine that will keep it cool, protected and looking sharp...

(Click for details)

These handmade wine carriers are as fashionable as they are useful. They are insulated between the lining and the front fabric so that the wine you are taking to a party stays the same temp as when it left your cooler. It has a convenient strap for easy transportation and best of all they are made from the highest quality machine washable cotton fabric so they will last forever! These bags are a great way to gift a bottle of wine. Every Wine Snuggler made is a limited edition, as only 2 to 4 Wine Snuggler’s are made of the same fabric! You can also request specific colors and themes for your fabric. These Snugglers are great for holidays, birthdays, or just carrying around a bottle of wine on the go! Now I'll be able to bring white wine everywhere I go! Want more fun wine accessories? Check out my gift recommendations for summer, pet lovers and Earth day. (Read more wine reviews and info at The Wine Whore)

Wine Whore Review: Now that summer is here, there's no better time to get some cool new wine accessories! Check out these fun items every wine lover needs this sunny season... Think Outside the Box: Skeeter Stopper: Lounging 'Wine Whore' Style: Looking for a LARGE Glass? Want more fun wine accessories? Check out my gift recommendations for pet lovers and Earth day. (Read more wine reviews and info at The Wine Whore)

Wine Whore Review: You may remember my great gift recommendations for Earth day... Well, I just came across a new gift item that pet lovers will not want to miss. This pet bed is created using an authentic recycled wine barrel. It comes in two choices of stain color, is 100% safe for your pets, and even comes with a decorative paw pillow for your furry one to sleep on. One word of caution... It looks so comfortable, after a couple of bottles of vino, you may even find yourself curled up in it! Be sure to stop by and check out this and all of the other great selections. After all, unlike a bottle of wine, it is okay to spoil your pets. (Read more wine reviews and info at The Wine Whore)