tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72310515752401129302024-02-06T21:16:57.090-08:00Kevin Henry's World of Vinotecture Exploring the Art and Science of Wine StorageKevin M Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01026713343670989446noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231051575240112930.post-65995832359300881222017-02-20T21:29:00.000-08:002017-02-20T21:39:03.987-08:00SAWDUST AND WINE...THE VINOTEMP STORY<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%; text-align: justify;">
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<span style="background: white; color: #010000; font-family: "century gothic" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 200%;">From these humble beginnings, Vinotemp has grown to be recognized worldwide as design and innovators of bespoke wine solutions, including cooling systems, wine cellars and wine furniture. Today, Francis Ravel’s daughter, India Hynes, who grew up playing and working on the floors of the Vinotemp factory, is now President of Vinotemp International.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Inspiration lies at the very core of Vinotemp’s culture and India, like her father, has traveled the world in search of new ideas and trends, both in and outside the wine industry, to learn about the latest technology and storage solutions to keep Vinotemp on the leading edge of design and technology, now and in the future<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Even though Vinotemp is considered an international company, with offices and partners around the world, it is a California company with a California “soul”. As much as Vinotemp has grown and</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> </span></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 200%;">expanded</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> </span></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 200%;">over the years, we still call Southern California home. </span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> </span></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="background: white; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 200%;">Vinotemp’s loyal</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 200%;"> </span></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="background: white; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 200%;">workforce of woodworkers, cabinetmakers, artisans, and designers are all bound together by a single thought…to create a product that will last for generations. </span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 200%;"> </span></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="background: white; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 200%;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify;">Vinotemp…Handcrafted with Pride since 1985</span>Kevin M Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01026713343670989446noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231051575240112930.post-44176196816104199682016-05-08T03:01:00.000-07:002016-05-08T03:04:57.583-07:00FIVE WAYS TO LIGHT YOUR WINE CELLAR<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">A wine cellar, room or vault is more than just a space to store your collection, it is truly a reflection off you and your lifestyle. Lighting is all about </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">creating </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">ambiance, setting a mood and if done correctly...adding a little drama to an otherwise static environment. In addition, the right lighting is essential to protecting your wine from the harmful effects of the wrong type of light selected. The first rule to proper light selection..."do no harm".</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Incandescent or halogen lighting can give off to much heat when used close to wine. An unregulated heat source, like a halogen bulb, can prove very damaging to your collection. LED, on the other hand, is a great light source that produces little to no heat signature.</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQgOIuZTiImh67hDDyWmrviiOm-Sf33Cn5-hZxLaqAFZ5t-4sd87tuzimUWuGw8JdZfBlqwBUI_YwINO6Vl18KX4CyH39M3aTRRDAoKKi_ZQgQNr_xw9iw0KNo1aa2ohCNrsaCA5G_EJw/s1600/LIGHT+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQgOIuZTiImh67hDDyWmrviiOm-Sf33Cn5-hZxLaqAFZ5t-4sd87tuzimUWuGw8JdZfBlqwBUI_YwINO6Vl18KX4CyH39M3aTRRDAoKKi_ZQgQNr_xw9iw0KNo1aa2ohCNrsaCA5G_EJw/s320/LIGHT+4.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">You can use display and accent lighting to highlight racks, bottles and architectural room details. Accent lighting adds an additional dimension to the room. Running light-strips, rope-light or light-tape to rack and shelf edges can give the storage area an even and balanced feel or you can highlight key areas or bottles you wish to showcase. Take advantage of over looked areas for subtle lighting effects from below or behind racks...this where you can let your creative touches shine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">A great lighting effect for any size wine cellar or room is back lighting your wine racks. Back lighting gives a modern feel to the room as your bottles are awash and silhouetted in filtered light.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">My personal favorite form of lighting for a cellar or even a small room. if you have the ceiling height, is a chandelier. Like jewelry to a dress or the rims on a fine auto, a chandelier, either traditional or modern, is the finishing touch that will set the mood for your cellar.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Think of your cellar as a blank canvas for you to express your creativity and remember that how you store and present your collection is a reflection of you and your lifestyle.</span></div>
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Kevin M Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01026713343670989446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231051575240112930.post-45430857670910449252016-04-28T20:07:00.002-07:002016-04-28T21:36:24.387-07:00VINOTEMP WINS FOUR ADEX AWARDS FOR DESIGN EXCELLENCE<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCF9mDtaC5gpTJ8mPOn135Uc2co8cCTdVO7zfGmJPMbnhEEaKTHBsgw9-a1RhKrNF9DPPVnVgMfSrR8yphup_NVM_xWp70kfXq2kvBLLXonruCkivwFYYNQJQO0w0shWBE_60fnVOCXXg/s1600/ADEX+15-16-Emblem-PLATINUM-2016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCF9mDtaC5gpTJ8mPOn135Uc2co8cCTdVO7zfGmJPMbnhEEaKTHBsgw9-a1RhKrNF9DPPVnVgMfSrR8yphup_NVM_xWp70kfXq2kvBLLXonruCkivwFYYNQJQO0w0shWBE_60fnVOCXXg/s200/ADEX+15-16-Emblem-PLATINUM-2016.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Vinotemp, the Southern California based manufacturer and distributor of bespoke wine rooms, wine furniture and unique wine refrigeration, announced today that four of its newest products for 2016 have been awarded the ADEX award for design excellence.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">"We truly appreciate the process required to create and provide attractive options for our residentual and commercial clientele worldwide, said India Hynes, President of Vinotemp. Hynes went on to say, "Being recognized year-after-year by ADEX is an honor in itself as well as a testament to the high-level of dedication neccessary to continue growing our unique offering of wine storage solutions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Honored with Platinum and Gold awards, each of the four Vinotemp selected products offer a uique and practical solution to wine storage.</span></div>
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Kevin M Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01026713343670989446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231051575240112930.post-76830188280277114082016-04-25T16:08:00.000-07:002016-06-29T20:03:51.931-07:00VINOTECTURE...EXPLORING THE BOUNDARIES BETWEEN SPACE AND FUNCTIONALITY<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTGVSAvV6U63kwuPp6RCgSY-CaZL8EQ-5VQiXp5pOR7U5pZ-ErtHGlwCzMJWnFYL6ry6F-QFWKUwVXAHOhCy3aPUuuwKDR4wmyuTZhIrOdQGnqtQM3EvIhRXe8O1tbP4jKcUOhXqHAB5I/s1600/staircase+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTGVSAvV6U63kwuPp6RCgSY-CaZL8EQ-5VQiXp5pOR7U5pZ-ErtHGlwCzMJWnFYL6ry6F-QFWKUwVXAHOhCy3aPUuuwKDR4wmyuTZhIrOdQGnqtQM3EvIhRXe8O1tbP4jKcUOhXqHAB5I/s320/staircase+3.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">With space at a premium, imagine a wine
room or cellar without boundaries or barriers, an environment free from
conventional thought and restrictions, a wine room created to successfully
achieve the delicate balance between form and function, while reflecting the
needs and life style of the modern homeowner. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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challenge the way we look at space, so we may better understand the problem. Modern
wine design must move away from a one-dimensional approach to design and to
think of the wine-room as a multi-dimensional canvas. The static, cluttered,
restricted and unchanging wine-room of the past must now evolve into a living
stage, a place where it is possible to create an environment that alters old
beliefs about space and structure and infuse new concepts that reflect the
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its primary function of storage to that of “the social center”, where
friends and family gather to share, rejuvenate and commune together. The walls have come down and this once hidden
and isolated domain has now become apart of a larger social arena. It can serve
as a hide away for quite reflection, or a place to gather for family fun and
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More furniture, than racking, the mo<span style="color: #333333;">dern wine-room must blend seamlessly into
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Kevin M Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01026713343670989446noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231051575240112930.post-53647697758771563752016-04-16T15:39:00.004-07:002016-04-16T15:39:56.015-07:00VINOTECTURE OF THE DAY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Kevin M Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01026713343670989446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231051575240112930.post-61018697477073260022016-04-07T01:32:00.001-07:002016-06-29T20:04:43.912-07:00PROPER WINE STORAGE…THE CORNERSTONE TO A QUALITY WINE EXPERIENCE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">From the earliest days of
mankind, we have had long and flavorful relationship with the “fruit-of-the-vine”. From picking and gathering various fruits and
berries, to the cultivation of the first fields, to picking and squeezing the
first harvests into earthenware jars and jugs, man has always had deal with the
preservation and storage of this most precious elixir…after thousands of years of trial
and error we have developed a foundation for preservation an storage.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">A good wine experience depends,
not only on the wine, but is also dependent on the way the wine has been kept
and stored. Wine is a very delicate and
complex product that demands gentle and precise treatment. It must be stored correctly, served at the
right temperature and poured into the proper glass. Only when all of these things are combined do
we achieve the perfect wine experience.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">If wine is incorrectly stored, it
can lead to an unpleasant after-taste of the mould that causes to become “corked”. Wine can mature too quickly, too slowly or just
may never reach its true potential.
Likewise, it can be a disaster if a wine is served at a temperature that
has not been allowed to rise or descend slowly.
A controlled environment, be it a simple under-counter wine cooler, wine
cabinet or wine room, will ensure a quality wine experience with each bottle
served.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">THE 5 RULES OF WINE STORAGE<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Wine is a living. Breathing and
evolving and complex form of chemistry that demands a gentle hand to guide its
from birth to consumption. Wine, like
any living thing, is affected by the world around it…and to ensure a quality wine
experience, here are the 5 basic’s for proper wine storage.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. TEMPERATURE: </b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The ideal
temperature to store wine should be between 50° and 57.2 °f, which should
remain constant.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. HUMIDITY: </b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A humidity level
between 50 to 75% is essential for the cork to seal and to effectively keep the
destructive effects of oxygen out of the bottle.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. LIGHT: </b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The wine bottle
offers no protection against direct sunlight and denigrating and destructive
nature of ultra-violet light on wine.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Wine should always be stored in a dark or low-light, ultra-violet free
environment.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4.VIBRATION: </b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Continues
vibration or movement of wine will disrupt the delicate biochemical process in
the wine’s natural ageing development.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Vibration is the leading reason many fine wines fail to reach their
optimal potential.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5.VENTILATION: </b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ventilation and
the continuous circulation of air are paramount in avoiding the development of unpleasant
odors and mould.</span></span></div>
Kevin M Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01026713343670989446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231051575240112930.post-2020287296400804902016-04-03T16:02:00.002-07:002016-04-03T19:51:30.064-07:00SIX THINGS THAT TURN GOOD WINE BAD<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What causes your prize to transform...here are the basics...mostly due to chemistry and the magic of nature.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><br /></b><b>CORKED</b>:
A corked taste in wine is caused by the substance TCA (trichloroanisole), which can give the wine a musty odor similar to wet cardboard or a damp cellar as
well as a prickling or unpleasant taste. <br /><br /><b>Sulfur:</b> If the wine has been too much SO2 (sulfur dioxide), it will
have a sharp smell like a newly lit match.
This can be remedied by allowing the wine to breathe through decanting.<br /><br /><br /><b>OXIDATION: </b>A
bad cork or poor storage conditions can create various degrees oxidation,
meaning that the wine will lack freshness and will smell like paint or varnish
remover in the lighter form or vinegar in the worst<br />.<br /><b>REDUCTION:</b> Wine with a high content of H2S (hydrogen sulphid), will smell of
rotten eggs. The problem is caused by
insufficient oxygen supply during the maturation period.<br /><br /><b>BRETTANOMYCES:</b> Brettanomyces is a form of yeast that thrives only in low-acid
environments, and which gives the wine a mousy smell. In small amounts in can give wine an extra
aromatic complexity, but in large amounts can be unpalatable.<br /><br /><b>BAD SMELL and TASTE:</b> If hygiene during production has been
deficient, such as using unclean vats or poorly washed bottles, can give wine
an impure smell and taste and may cause mould.</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_f0BoworBrT2S3wZAoACXKgQB2j87AIzvsfIaQjFpPSWqbSOw_eVzg_iXAms5adLoTo6bC5C-FQEaV6V6lcAdrayf3kMhmY4EEbpBDUUCt1xqtVGxAnysfyElhltoegNYz4aZCaobf6U/s1600/FullSizeRender+%252813%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_f0BoworBrT2S3wZAoACXKgQB2j87AIzvsfIaQjFpPSWqbSOw_eVzg_iXAms5adLoTo6bC5C-FQEaV6V6lcAdrayf3kMhmY4EEbpBDUUCt1xqtVGxAnysfyElhltoegNYz4aZCaobf6U/s320/FullSizeRender+%252813%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://www.vinotemp.com/">Vinotemp</a><sup>®</sup>, the leader in the architectural wine storage, technology
and accessories for over 30 years, launched the
industry’s first <a href="http://www.vinotemp.com/View.aspx/7734/7-Bottle-Mirrored-Wine-Cooler-">7-Bottle
Mirrored SlimLine Wine Cooler</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Inspired by space-saving European design, Vinotemp’s unique 7-Bottle
Mirrored SlimLine™ Wine Cooler features standard industry height and depth, but
is just 5.8” wide. The cooler’s minimal footprint is complemented by a front
venting system, making it an easy to specify, built-in wine storage solution
that’s perfect for entertaining. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The cooler also features Vinotemp’s patented
mirrored trim design –<span style="background: white;"> a refreshing alternative
to stainless steel – along with a compact cooling system, specifically designed
for the petite cooler, that features an adjustable temperature range </span></span><span style="background: white; font-family: "century gothic" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;">(40-72°F)<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="background: white; font-family: "century gothic" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;">to properly store either white or
red wines.</span> <span style="font-family: "century gothic" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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