Distinguishing Wine Power Tools

Oct. 10, 2012 - PRLog -- With another holiday season in front of us, I want to shed some light on gift giving from the point of view of a Master Sommelier. I am happy to say that I have just had my book, Power Entertaining: Secrets to Building Lasting Relationships, Hosting Unforgettable Events, and Closing Big Deals by America's 1st Master Sommelier published by John Wiley & Sons. In one of the chapters titled "Power Tools," I describe what any business person needs to possess in order to stand out from the rest of the people they compete against. Power Tools are those items that distinguish those who insist on the finer things when it comes to entertaining better with wine and food.

GlasswareThe One To begin with, let's start with glassware. One of the things that every serious "foodie" needs is a proper set of wine glasses that allow the wine's nose to capture varietal distinction. The nose tells you more than the palate. To put it another way, the palate serves to confirm what the nose indicates. Recently, a colleague and Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson did some extensive research and testing and came up with what I believe are the best set of durable and reasonably priced wine glasses out there. They are called The One! The name signifies that you only need one well-designed glass, and they make a white and a red. These are my everyday glasses because they are not only beautiful, but can withstand the dishwasher.

Wine OpenersJust when you thought that you've seen every model of wine opener from the Screwpull to the Rabbit, there are two new items on the market that I want you to be aware of:

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Here is a Waiter's Friend model that has a unique design that you will love. Italian-designed by a company that makes fine cutlery (including switchblades), this opener opens just like a switchblade. It also incorporates a foil cutter rather than the usual knife which allows you to carry it with you in your carry-on baggage (TSA approved). It has a lever fulcrum that adjusts so that you will never chip a bottle. They are a great marketing piece when you have your company logo on them (minimum 250) and I use them all the time to market Power Entertaining.

Code 38This is for Jetsetters. Here is the ultimate client appreciation wine opener gift! The Code 38 wine opener series was designed for the professional sommelier. It incorporates functionality and durability (lifetime guarantee) and state-of-the-art stainless steel industrial design, and it performs like no other. This is one serious piece of equipment, handmade in Australia and used by the best sommeliers in the world. They have several models, and their spare no expense Code 38 Stealth costs as much as a magnum of serious Burgundy.

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