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Wine-Sipping Device Enhances Asheville Tastings
There are various automated gadgets on the market deisgne to dispense wines. Over the years, Asheville Wine Market owner Eberhard Heide has seen them, and mostly shrugged them off. "We had a four bottle unit (in the shop) and it gave us nothing but headaches" he said. "It didn't preserve the wine. These things were convuluted and didn't work." His mind was changed by a high-tech device called the Napa Technology WineStation Intelligent Dispensing System, a computerized machine now tucked in...
Winning Over Today’s Wine Consumer
Supermarkets pull out all the stops to bolster sales. A sleek granite tasting bar, sumptuous leather seating, dramatic floor-to-ceiling walls of wine – it may sound like the latest New York or L.A. hotspot, but these upscale design elements are redefining the character of today's supermarket wine departments. Consider the Denver area's sparkling King Soopers wine and spirits department, which features soaring ceilings, some 3,000 varieties of wine, a wine-tasting bar – with adjacent leather...
Wegmans offering glass of wine
Pilot program at Allentown store could expand to two others in Keystone State. I was having lunch with a few friends at the Wegmans in Allentown several months ago when somebody jokingly said it would be good to have the meal with some wine. I guess the idea is on the minds of many diners now that the grocer has added a wine-by-the-glass feature at its Allentown store — one of the first in Pennsylvania with the service. The wine pours from a glass and metal vending machine bookended by wine...
2011’s Hottest New Wine Bar Is at Your Grocery Store
It may sound hard to believe, but wine drinking as you know it may be turned on its ear in 2011. The first change? Your favorite neighborhood wine joint may be the same place you buy soup and toilet paper. According to Napa Technology, wine lounges inside of mass market retailers are the new place to be. Retailers like Whole Foods, Wegmans, Harris Teeter, and Kroger have already found success in the trend. Many are taking it a step further and offering free entertainment, appetizers, and local...
Universal Design Module
Napa Technology Announces Universal Design Module Enhanced Product Provides Access To Disabled Users Napa Technology, designer and manufacturer of the WineStation, Intelligent Dispensing System, today announced the launch of its new product, the AccuServe Smartcard Universal Design Module. The AccuServe Smartcard Universal Design Module was created to comply with ADA regulations. The intuitive design lowers the control panels to provide easy access to wheelchair bound consumers. “We strive to...
California Vintage opens
California-themed wine bar on Wyndham California Vintage has just opened its flagship store in Hong Kong at 77 Wyndham Street, with plans to open at least 20 more outlets in Asia in the next five years. Rustic and cozy, the California-themed wine bar is not only committed to serving the finest California wines, but also to educating and entertaining both wine connoisseurs and casual drinkers alike with the use of expert staff and high-tech touches. The info-loaded iPads are sure to be a big...
Edward Don
Napa Technology Taps Edward Don & Company Distribution Expertise Nationwide distribution of WineStation announced Napa Technology, designer and manufacturer of the WineStation, an intelligent wine dispensing and preservation solution, today announced a distribution partnership with Edward Don & Company, affording innovative business solutions to customers nationwide. Edward Don & Company, the nation’s leading distributor of foodservice equipment and supplies will enhance its...
Virtual Sommelier
Advances in technology helps take the mystery out of wine. Here’s a quick fact: more people own a smartphone than a subscription to Wine Spectator magazine. So when hotel and restaurant patrons want to enjoy a glass of wine but aren’t familiar with a brand, varietal or year, it makes sense that they would turn to their phones for help. Making that process easier is Cellar Key, a technology that allows people to scan a 2D barcode to access information about a wine. “Wine as a subject matter can...
Wine Tasting With A Twist On Ithaca’s Waterfront At Corks and More
It may not feel like lakefront dining weather, but this week the 14850 Dining Report is on the Ithaca Waterfront, on West Buffalo Street at Corks & More. On the Cayuga Lake Inlet in the building you may remember as Buffalo Street BBQ, Bistro Q, or even Oldport Harbor, Corks & More is a wine lounge and tapas bar with a twist -- they use self-serve wine dispensers that let you pour yourself a glass, a half glass, or a small taste of any of dozens of red and white wines. Walk in the door...
Chip’s Wine & Beer Market
...Creates an Innovative Shopping Experience with the WineStation Technology Cutting edge technology affors try before you buy for savvy buyers. For over 5 years Chip's Wine & Beer Market has provided the Outer Banks with the best selection and prices of wine and beer. Laura and Phil Wayland have owned and opereated Chip's since June 2010 and have continued its reputation as OBX's premier location for fine wines. With dedication to providing a snob-free environment for both their novice...
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