1, red wine set of three
If you are a real wine lover, or want to really experience the brand-new experience brought by wine, there are three things you need-a soberer, a thermostat and a set of wine glasses.
Glass bottle
Even the simplest decanter can improve your wine tasting experience, because it is such a simple thing, but it can completely release the flavor of wine and improve the taste. There are two main purposes to sober up: one is to remove the sediment in the bottle; Second, help wine breathe, thus releasing aroma and improving taste. In fact, shaking the glass is the most common sobering mode, but it is not as powerful as sobering up. After all, our wine glasses are that big.
Because even if we use a decanter, it will take us several hours to fully release the potential of wine, so people often install an aeration device at the mouth of the decanter to make the wine fully contact with the air when it is poured into the decanter, so as to shorten the time of the decanter.
temperature regulator
Like works of art, wine has strict requirements on external conditions, especially storage temperature. If the temperature is too high (above 70 degrees Fahrenheit), the wine will drop directly; When the temperature is too low (below 45 degrees Celsius), the cork will dry and air will enter the bottle, thus accelerating the oxidation of wine and shortening its aging potential. Of course, we can't simply think that putting wine in the refrigerator is foolproof. In fact, if you want to keep the wine in good condition, then choosing a suitable temperature-controlled wine cabinet will be your best choice. The temperature-controlled wine cabinet can ensure that the wine is stored in the appropriate range of 45-65 degrees Celsius, which is beneficial to the aging of wine. Therefore, the temperature-controlled wine cabinet is a must-have item for people who like to collect wine.
wine glass
Sharp tools make good work. When you taste a delicious wine, if you don't have a proper cup, you will feel like a blind man without crutches, and the charm of the wine will be greatly reduced. The right wine glass can guide the wine to the most suitable taste area on the tongue through the right cup. For example, a Bordeaux wine glass can directly send wine to the middle and back of the tongue, emphasizing the bitterness of tannins and highlighting the balance between sweetness and acidity. In addition, the size of the belly also affects the release of wine aroma.
2, red wine set of four
Red wine bottle opener
You can cut the bottle cap and pull out the cork. First, use a small serrated knife to cut open the lid, then use the inclined tip of the screw to enter the center, screw the screw into the cork, use the lever principle to jam the bottle mouth, and then pry the cork up.
Red wine pourer
Insert the wine pourer into the bottle mouth and pour the wine at a certain angle, which can not only control the pouring flow of water and wine, but also prevent the wine from leaking; But also has the function of instantly sobering up.
Red wine red wine ring
The wine ring is also called drip stop ring, the outer layer is a circle of stainless steel or coated aluminum, and the inner side is covered with flannel wrapped sponge or polyester cotton. Its function is similar to that of a wine pourer. Before pouring wine, put the drip stop ring on the bottle neck after opening the bottle. The function of the inner sponge is to make the wine drops be absorbed by the ring liner when they slide down the bottle neck.
3, red wine set of five
Wine knife
Wine knife, that is, wine knife (wine bottle opener). Also known as knife bottle opener, multifunctional bottle opener.
Wine stopper
Wine stoppers are used to preserve and store red wine. Using the principle of vacuumizing, the interior of red wine is in a vacuum state to achieve the effect of fresh-keeping and storage of red wine. Air is a friend of wine, but it won't last long. Air is a good friend of wine. Only when you shake the glass can the wine coming out of the dark cellar start to breathe and smell. After that, air quickly became the killer of wine, destroying the delicate taste of wine. Anything that can keep the air away from the bottle is good for the wine you want to store.
Wine thermometer
Wine thermometer, also called wine thermometer, is used to measure the temperature of drinking red wine. The best drinking temperature of red wine is 18-20.
Drip stop ring
After opening the bottle and before pouring the wine, put the drip stop ring on the bottle neck directly, and remember to clean it after use to facilitate reuse.
Wine pourer
Red wine filling device (grape filling device, also called wine guide (drainage device). In the process of pouring red wine, the function of the wine pourer is to effectively prevent red wine from spilling in the pouring process, not only to prevent red wine from spilling, but also to sober up. With it, we can easily and elegantly pour wine into the cup, even if you haven't poured wine, you won't spill it outside the cup.
4, red wine set of six
Bottle opener (seahorse knife)
Hippocampus knife is a bottle opener invented by Spanish, which consists of three main parts: beer bottle opener, auger and serrated knife. First, cut the rubber cap of the bottle mouth along the circular protruding part of the bottle mouth with a knife. Insert the tip of the bottle opener into the center of the cork, then erect the bottle opener and slowly rotate it clockwise to drill into the cork. First, buckle the first movable joint on the bottle mouth and hold it tightly with your left hand; Then raise your hand with your right hand. When the cork is pulled out in half, buckle the second connector on the bottle mouth and repeat the previous actions. Stop when you feel that the cork is about to be pulled out, hold the cork with your hands, gently shake or turn it, and gently pull out the cork.
Wine ring
Gently put a wine ring on the thin neck of the bottle to prevent the wine from flowing to the label.
Glass bottle
The decanter also wakes up the decanter or hip flask, which is a vessel used to drink newly fermented wine, so that the wine can contact with the air, give full play to the aroma of the wine and separate the sediment in the wine.
wine glass
Wine glasses can be roughly divided into three types: red wine glasses, white wine glasses and champagne wine glasses.
The use of wine glasses should be matched with different wines to make the wine more mellow. There are many kinds of wine glasses. For example, the standard cup shape is a goblet of the lower abdomen, which is conducive to the aroma gathering above the cup. Goblet, for both hands to hold the cup, so as not to touch the belly of the cup and affect the wine temperature. It is necessary to match wine glasses with wine.
ice bucket
Cold wine that needs to be tasted in a cool state. The use method is simple. Put ice and cold water into the ice bucket to the shoulder of the bottle. Ice bucket can quickly reduce the temperature of wine to the best drinking temperature.
Wine pourer
Insert the wine pourer into the bottle mouth, pour the wine at a certain angle, and at the same time play the role of sobering up.
Second, how to buy red wine utensils
corkscrew
Some people say that wine is sunshine and rain dew, and a cork is like a soldier who protects the beautiful sunshine and rain dew of life. What makes us taste sunshine and rain dew is an exquisite bottle opener. Bottle openers are sometimes called wine knives. There are many kinds of bottle openers, from low-grade to high-grade How to choose them actually depends on personal preference. There is no certain standard. The most important thing is that it is smooth and convenient to use. A good bottle opener allows us to open wine gracefully in front of our friends, which is undoubtedly a matter of great face in social occasions.
Glass bottle
The function of sober-up device is to make red wine fully contact with air, and the purpose of sober-up is to accelerate the softening of tannins and fully release the closed aroma of wine. Red wine stored for many years will have a strange smell, but it can't be tasted directly. The general practice is to pour the red wine into the decanter for several hours after opening the bottle, so that the red wine can fully contact with the indoor air before drinking. As for how long it takes to sober up, there is no exact concept of time because of the variety, year, brewing technology and storage conditions, and it depends entirely on the experience and feelings of the sommelier. Its basic principle is to remove the fishy smell and completely retain the original aroma of wine.
Generally speaking, white wine, new wine and table wine, which are mainly fresh and fruity, do not need to sober up and can be drunk immediately. Improper "sober-up" will lose its fruity fragrance; In addition, some old wines have reached the end of their lives and have no strength to wake us up. It's better to change the bottle to remove the residue and drink it as soon as possible. For sweet liquor and expensive liquor, it is best to open the bottle 1 hour before drinking, but just let the bottle breathe upright. It can be said that the more expensive the wine, the more attention will be paid to the decanter.
The choice of decanter can be based on the recommendation of sommelier or one's own preference, and there will be a great choice in the market in terms of appearance, quality and price.
wine glass
The choice of wine glasses is directly related to the pleasure of wine tasting. Choosing the right wine set according to the type of wine can enhance the feeling of wine tasting. Color, aroma and taste are the three elements of wine tasting, and a good wine glass must give consideration to these three aspects. Generally speaking, the best choice for drinking wine is a crystal glass. Its beautiful appearance and clear glass body help us to observe the color of wine. The shape of the glass is also important. Basically, the mouth of the glass should be slightly contracted, so that the aroma of wine can gather at the mouth of the glass and the drinker can smell the wonderful wine. Different grape varieties and different wines have different characteristics in aroma, fruity taste, acidity, tannin and alcohol content, and these characteristics will be affected by the shape of the glass. For example, flute-shaped crystal cups are best for tasting champagne. Because the flute-shaped cup can make the bubbles of wine difficult to disperse, champagne is more "fresh and delicious" and its elegant appearance is full of fashion beauty.