{"id":13135,"date":"2015-03-04T16:31:05","date_gmt":"2015-03-04T21:31:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=13135"},"modified":"2017-11-09T09:20:16","modified_gmt":"2017-11-09T14:20:16","slug":"waring-makes-you-a-wine-wizard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/waring-makes-you-a-wine-wizard\/","title":{"rendered":"Waring makes you a wine wizard"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With spring sure to show up sooner or later, thoughts are already turning to spring parties on the patio. And what goes better with patio parties than wine?\u00a0 So, to get the maximum impact with your wine, I\u2019d like to share some recent, great discoveries from the fine folks at Waring.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0009.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13136\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0009-450x600.jpg?resize=450%2C600\" alt=\"Waring's Wine Opener and Chiller\/Warmer\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0009.jpg?resize=450%2C600&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0009.jpg?resize=112%2C150&amp;ssl=1 112w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0009.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0009.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h1><strong>Waring\u2019s Wine Opener (CRS50)<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When it\u2019s time to open a new bottle of wine, it\u2019s always fun to see inexperienced people pull out a wine opener they\u2019ve probably only used just once or twice before. Where to insert it?\u00a0 How many times to twist it? When do you start prying it up?\u00a0 How fast do you pull it out?\u00a0 All questions that most people would rather avoid if only possible.<\/p>\n<p>Formerly, to get an automatic wine bottle opener, you were talking about spending a considerable sum of money, something casual wine aficionados were most likely not going to do.<\/p>\n<p>Enter Waring, with their new <a href=\"http:\/\/www.waringpro.com\/catalog.php?pcID=144_161&amp;product_id=570\">Electric Wine Opener<\/a>. Simple yet elegant in looks, this cordless wine opener couldn\u2019t be easier to use.\u00a0 It even comes with a simple to use foil cutter, stowed neatly in the charging base. A couple spins and this will neatly slice any foil covering.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0017.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13139\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0017-600x353.jpg?resize=600%2C353\" alt=\"Waring wine opener\" width=\"600\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0017.jpg?resize=600%2C353&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0017.jpg?resize=150%2C88&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0017.jpg?resize=300%2C176&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0017.jpg?w=1361&amp;ssl=1 1361w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Simply lift the Electric Wine Opener from its charging base and slip it over the top of your wine bottle. Press the \u201cremove\u201d button and within seconds, any cork is pulled cleanly away from the bottle.\u00a0 Now, press the \u201ceject\u201d button and the corkscrew reverses rotation, handing you the cork for recycling or disposal.<\/p>\n<p>The opener is easy-care stainless steel and will open up to 50 bottles of wine on one charge.\u00a0 If you serve more bottles than that in one evening, I want an invite to your next party.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0015.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13138\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0015-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" alt=\"Warings wine opener base unit\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0015.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0015.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0015.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0015.jpg?w=1067&amp;ssl=1 1067w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h1><strong>Waring\u2019s Wine Chilller\/Warmer<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>Experts will tell you that your wine\u2019s flavor is measurably enhanced when served at the proper temperature.\u00a0 Indubitably, that temperature is never \u201croom\u201d or \u201cpatio\u201d temperature. So what\u2019s a hostess to do?\u00a0 Glad you asked.<\/p>\n<p>The Waring Wine Chiller\/Warmer (PC100) has a \u201cbrain\u201d with a database of 33 of the most popular wine varieties and knows just the perfect temperature for each.\u00a0 Depending on whether your bottle is warmer or cooler than the perfect temperature, it will heat it or cool it until it is spot on.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0014.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13137\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0014-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" alt=\"Waring's wine chiller\/warmer LCD screen\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0014.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0014.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0014.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0014.jpg?w=1067&amp;ssl=1 1067w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Depending on the ambient temperature and the wine\u2019s temperature, it could take a few minutes to half an hour to achieve the perfect temp. You\u2019ll actually get a read out of the intended temp as well as the current temp, so you\u2019ll know as soon as it\u2019s ready.<\/p>\n<p>A little hood goes around the top of the bottle to help it achieve temperature faster. Once you open the wine, you can replace it in the chiller\/warmer to maintain the correct temperature.<\/p>\n<p>There is a fan involved in the unit which is noticeable, so you may want to place the unit away from soft conversation.<\/p>\n<p>After retrying a few of my favorite wines served at precisely the correct temperatures, I have to agree with the experts \u2013 it DOES make a difference.\u00a0 Now, luckily, there\u2019s an easy way to make sure it\u2019s always perfect.<\/p>\n<p><em>Disclosure:\u00a0 Waring provided units for me to test to enable me to write this review<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Finishing-my-wine-diet....png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13605\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Finishing-my-wine-diet...-400x600.png?resize=400%2C600\" alt=\"Wine Diet\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Finishing-my-wine-diet....png?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Finishing-my-wine-diet....png?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Finishing-my-wine-diet....png?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Finishing-my-wine-diet....png?w=735&amp;ssl=1 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Paperclip-ovals.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11133\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Paperclip-ovals.jpg?resize=600%2C25\" alt=\"Paperclip-ovals\" width=\"600\" height=\"25\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Paperclip-ovals.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Paperclip-ovals.jpg?resize=150%2C6&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Paperclip-ovals.jpg?resize=300%2C12&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n[easyazon_infoblock align=&#8221;none&#8221; identifier=&#8221;B0073IWH5I&#8221; locale=&#8221;US&#8221; tag=&#8221;thetra03-20&#8243;]\n[easyazon_infoblock align=&#8221;none&#8221; identifier=&#8221;B00G6JMARA&#8221; locale=&#8221;US&#8221; tag=&#8221;thetra03-20&#8243;]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With spring sure to show up sooner or later, thoughts are already turning to spring parties on the patio. And what goes better with patio parties than wine?\u00a0 So, to get the maximum impact with your wine, I\u2019d like to share some recent, great discoveries from the fine folks at Waring. Waring\u2019s Wine Opener (CRS50) [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":13136,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","cos_headline_score":0,"cos_seo_score":0,"cos_headline_text":"","cos_headline_has_been_analyzed":false,"cos_last_analyzed_headline":[],"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","advgb_blocks_editor_width":"","advgb_blocks_columns_visual_guide":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3636,607],"tags":[3384,402,3386,3385],"class_list":["post-13135","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-past","category-tech-gadgets-gear-2","tag-waring","tag-wine","tag-wine-coolerwarmer","tag-wine-opener"],"featured_image_urls_v2":{"full":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0009.jpg?fit=800%2C1067&ssl=1",800,1067,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0009.jpg?fit=112%2C150&ssl=1",112,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0009.jpg?fit=225%2C300&ssl=1",225,300,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0009.jpg?fit=768%2C1024&ssl=1",768,1024,true],"large":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0009.jpg?fit=450%2C600&ssl=1",450,600,true],"rpg_gallery_admin_thumb":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0009.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1",150,150,true],"rpg_gallery_thumb":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0009.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1",150,150,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0009.jpg?fit=800%2C1067&ssl=1",800,1067,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0009.jpg?fit=800%2C1067&ssl=1",800,1067,true],"gb-block-post-grid-landscape":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0009.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1",600,400,true],"gb-block-post-grid-square":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0009.jpg?resize=600%2C600&ssl=1",600,600,true],"et-pb-post-main-image":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0009.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1",400,250,true],"et-pb-post-main-image-fullwidth":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0009.jpg?resize=800%2C675&ssl=1",800,675,true],"et-pb-portfolio-image":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0009.jpg?resize=400%2C284&ssl=1",400,284,true],"et-pb-portfolio-module-image":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0009.jpg?resize=510%2C382&ssl=1",510,382,true],"et-pb-portfolio-image-single":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0009.jpg?fit=800%2C1067&ssl=1",800,1067,true],"et-pb-gallery-module-image-portrait":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0009.jpg?resize=400%2C516&ssl=1",400,516,true],"et-pb-post-main-image-fullwidth-large":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0009.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&ssl=1",800,1067,true],"et-pb-image--responsive--desktop":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0009.jpg?resize=800%2C720&ssl=1",800,720,true],"et-pb-image--responsive--tablet":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0009.jpg?resize=800%2C551&ssl=1",800,551,true],"et-pb-image--responsive--phone":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0009.jpg?resize=480%2C270&ssl=1",480,270,true]},"post_excerpt_stackable_v2":"<p>With spring sure to show up sooner or later, thoughts are already turning to spring parties on the patio. And what goes better with patio parties than wine?\u00a0 So, to get the maximum impact with your wine, I\u2019d like to share some recent, great discoveries from the fine folks at Waring. Waring\u2019s Wine Opener (CRS50) &nbsp; When it\u2019s time to open a new bottle of wine, it\u2019s always fun to see inexperienced people pull out a wine opener they\u2019ve probably only used just once or twice before. Where to insert it?\u00a0 How many times to twist it? When do you&hellip;<\/p>\n","category_list_v2":"<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/past\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Past<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Tech, Gadgets &amp; Gear<\/a>","author_info_v2":{"name":"Doug","url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"comments_num_v2":"0 comments","author_meta":{"display_name":"Doug","author_link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"featured_img":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0009.jpg?fit=225%2C300&ssl=1","featured_image_src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0009.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0009.jpg?resize=600%2C600&ssl=1","author_info":{"display_name":"Doug","author_link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Waring-0009.jpg?fit=800%2C1067&ssl=1","coauthors":[],"tax_additional":{"categories":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/past\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Past<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Tech, Gadgets &amp; Gear<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Past<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Tech, Gadgets &amp; Gear<\/span>"]},"tags":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Waring<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">WINE<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Wine cooler\/warmer<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Wine opener<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Waring<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">WINE<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Wine cooler\/warmer<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Wine opener<\/span>"]}},"comment_count":0,"relative_dates":{"created":"Posted 11 years ago","modified":"Updated 8 years ago"},"absolute_dates":{"created":"Posted on March 4, 2015","modified":"Updated on November 9, 2017"},"absolute_dates_time":{"created":"Posted on March 4, 2015 4:31 pm","modified":"Updated on November 9, 2017 9:20 am"},"featured_img_caption":"","series_order":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p21Ejy-3pR","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":11890,"url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wusthof-gourmet-7-piece-traveler-knife-set-one-sharp-gift-idea\/","url_meta":{"origin":13135,"position":0},"title":"W\u00fcsthof Gourmet 7-Piece Traveler Knife Set is one sharp gift idea","author":"Doug","date":"November 12, 2014","format":false,"excerpt":"What good is a knife if it isn\u2019t sharp? 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