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This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/fddk-Accessories-All Recent content written about Wine Accessories en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_489964473988?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author richlucky - HIGH DEF FOR WINE,A peer of mine with a much more sophisticated palate and wallet recommended Riedel glasses emphatically.  He said it definitely improves the flavor of the wine, and if the wine from the same bottle is poured side by side in... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~489964473988 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:18:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_489964473988?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_488138116740?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mariasoccermom - I love this little kit because it has everything needed and it's very easy to use.The Corkscrew works like a dream, just put it on top of the bottle and twist.The Sealer is great for Champagne and even... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~488138116740 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:48:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_488138116740?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_480992267908?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author bfallentine - I was reading recent reviews and it appears that I am not the only one who has had many problems with the cooling unit.  I am on my third, and now it has failed and needs to be replaced.  Customer service doesn't seem to want to get back to me,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~480992267908 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:15:25 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_480992267908?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_477085077124?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author Chris_dt21 - We paid $39 to replace a $12 knock-off that lasted 5 years.  The Rabbit died after 5 months.The screw now enters and exists the cork very smoothly but doesn't remove it.  (Yes, we are gripping the handles tight enough - per the on-line... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~477085077124 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:06:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_477085077124?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_456806272644?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author vaskeptic - The original box arrived with a cracked glass front door. Eventually was replaced, but an insurance guy had to come out first (big pain). Bigger problem: the cooling units do not last long--only 3 years (usually less). At over $300 (w tax and shipping),... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~456806272644 Mon, 5 Jan 2009 17:04:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_456806272644?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_456453492356?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author bigeditor - Bought it, used it, loved it... until it just stopped working right after the warranty expired.  The manufacturer was unhelpful, and no repair company would touch it saying it wasn't worth my or their time to even look at... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~456453492356 Fri, 2 Jan 2009 12:49:15 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_456453492356?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_449302138500?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author double_gulper - This gizmo works well when it's brand new. But as you use it, the low-friction coating on the "spiral" (the actual corkscrew part) wears off. If you do nothing about it, it begins to be harder to work, and eventually a plastic part inside, the part... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~449302138500 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:06:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_449302138500?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_439275589252?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author rlcplano - I have replaced the cooling unit 3 times in 5 years. Never under warranty. The cooling units do not last. I am trying to determine if I can mount a Breezeaire unit somehow. Twice the cost but the warranty is better and I know people who have used them... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~439275589252 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:13:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_439275589252?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_431476870788?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bigunitbc - I have this model KUWS246EBL - it does a great job but hard to figure out which exact replacement light bulb but no worries.... Keeps the white wine and my asti-shiraz really cold..... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~431476870788 Mon, 26 May 2008 13:59:12 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_431476870788?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_423438683780?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author popsrocks - So I was in Pennsylvania Dutch Country the home of the Amish but I wasn't in a farmers market. Instead I was in a a shop, in a strip mall of outlet stores, that specialized in kitchen gadgets. I was making a purchase and saw a impulse sales item on... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~423438683780 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:02:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_423438683780?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_419946204804?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author gb4321 - I bought the first rabbit about 10 years ago; it worked well for about 300 bottles. When it broke, I returned it to Metrokane at my shipping cost and a $10 fee to Metrokane. Be aware, this was on a lifetime warranty at the time of purchase. The company... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~419946204804 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:19:43 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_419946204804?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_419369356932?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author razzanabelle - The Franmara Tuscan Bottle Cooler is an exceptional Cooler for the size and price. Looking at it you would think not all bottle types would fit in it, but that is just an illusion. I have already placed a half magnum in it with no problems of removing or... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~419369356932 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:58:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_419369356932?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_412741242500?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fishifishi - I love gadgets, and my home would easily show this off to you. Anything that can make life easier, quicker, and prettier is right up my alley. So, of course, I had to have a foil cutter for my wine bottles when I started drinking more wine!... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~412741242500 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 15:33:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_412741242500?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_412512980612?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author msmargo - I've loved my foil cutter for years, but after only light duty use one of the cutting wheels broke off. Not a big loss for the price, but I am disappointed it didn't hold... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~412512980612 Sat, 29 Dec 2007 19:14:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_412512980612?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_409006542468?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author katobyron - After receiving this product, everyone raved about the unique gift; however, beware: although the casting and joints are heavy cast and riveted, the Achilles heel is that the screw is too lightweight to handle anything but real cork i.e., the screw on... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~409006542468 Sat, 1 Dec 2007 05:20:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_409006542468?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_408631021188?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author indiana219 - I really enjoyed this bottle opener - for a while. It's attractive and looks nice in a home bar. I open one or two bottles of wine per week so it's not very heavy usage. Problem: the handle broke after having it just 3 years. I would have expected... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~408631021188 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:17:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_408631021188?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_406589378180?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nc_penguin - Until I had a Metrokane Rabbit, I'd been struggling to open bottles of wine. I had a "Waiter's Friend", a cheap corkscrew which required a lot energy to use. Now I have a Rabbit. Cost: This was a Christmas gift a couple of years ago so I don't... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~406589378180 Sun, 28 Oct 2007 14:13:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_406589378180?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_401402924676?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dev-n-diva - I love to entertain and though I am not a big drinker a cocktail every now and then is nice. I love fresh ingredients in my cocktails which means fresh citrus and mint depending on what is being made. Thanks to the Rosle Fruit Muddle citrus and mint are... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~401402924676 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 23:54:54 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_401402924676?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_401352527492?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author galeandrews2 - I bought my unit from IWA (International Wine Accessories) in 2004, and it worked OK. It always had trouble maintaining a temp below 59 degrees, but I live in Arizona. Now, the cooling unit has failed completely, and Vintage Keeper product support is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~401352527492 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 12:14:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_401352527492?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_386751368836?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author ckk_ep - I've had this unit for 3 years. It worked ok for a year an a half or so, but then the cooling unit started to fail. With no warning, the temperature inside the unit rose to above 65 degrees all the time. Worse, when the unit is not actively cooling, it... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~386751368836 Fri, 6 Jul 2007 00:00:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_386751368836?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_385188793988?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author fishifishi - I received this cocktail shaker as a housewarming gift, and was immediately excited at the prospect of using the recipes on the sides and creating some fabulous cocktails. Unfortunately, it quickly became a fixture in the back of my china cabinet... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~385188793988 Mon, 2 Jul 2007 18:15:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_385188793988?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_375968140932?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author human456a - I found out about this stuff at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. This stuff rocks. That's all there is to it. It's all your spices to make killer marys, all you have to do is add it to tomato juice, but I like to mix it with V8 too. There's nothing in Demitri's... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~375968140932 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 04:45:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_375968140932?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_359699287684?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author elzora - We don't drink much at all in our household, but we do occasionally open up a bottle of wine at Thanksgiving or other holidays. I do a terrible job of getting the cork out of the bottle, until I found the wing style corkscrew, and this Wusthof brand was... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~359699287684 Thu, 10 May 2007 16:25:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_359699287684?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_356708159108?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author fred645 - I am a home wine maker,we have a glass of wine daily.I bottle my wine with real corks.I received "the rabbit" for a gift,it broke the first time we used it.Sent it back for ten dollars,waited quite a while to get it back and this one won't pull a cork... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~356708159108 Thu, 3 May 2007 08:09:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_356708159108?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_351330471556?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author alex39 - I just finished reading the only two epinions written about the Riedel glasses that are listed here on Epinions. While both were well written and somewhat fun to read, neither contained information about Riedel glasses that accurately informs the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~351330471556 Sat, 21 Apr 2007 12:52:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_351330471556?linkin_id=8003929