Gizmodo: wine preservation

Skybar Mechanical Wine Dispenser is a Shade Classier Than a Box of Franzia

Sean Fallon — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:40:00 EDT

For serious connoisseurs, the preservation of wine is far more important that the stigma surrounding bottle caps or, in this case, dispensing your wine like a condiment at a restaurant. The Skybar features a precise temperature control and vacuum system to keep your wine tasting its best for up to 10 days. The pouring spout also delivers wine directly into your glass without disturbing any sediment—which means there is no need for a decanter. I've actually seen similar systems set up in wine bars and they seem to be quite effective. However, the $1000 price tag may be a bit of a sticking point. [Frontgate via Born Rich via Boing Boing Gadgets]

SoWine Bar Preserves Your Open Bottle For Up to 10 Days

Sean Fallon — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:20:00 EDT

If popping open a box of Franzia and drinking until you pass out is your idea of a sophisticated evening, you will have no use for the SoWine Bar. Believe it or not, there are people out there that prefer to enjoy a bottle of wine over an extended period of time. SoWine allows those users to store two bottles, bring them to the correct drinking temperature, and keep them fresh when opened for up to 10 days (according to the manufacturer) using two separate air-tight refrigerated storage units. Most of the other preservation methods out there only get you an extra few days, so this represents a significant improvement. SoWine is available for around $600. [SoWine and Around Wine via Gizmag]