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The alternative technology to compressor cooling is thermoelectric cooling. Thermoelectric refrigerators usually cost more than compressor technology. However, since they have no moving parts except a small fan or two to circulate air, they are significantly quieter and virtually vibration free. Thermoelectric cooling is definitely the technology of choice for storing wine.

6. Look for slide out shelving and an interior light

Whether or not the shelves in the refrigerator slide…

Magnum: A magnum of wine is equivalent to two bottles, or about 50 ounces. The magnum stands 13½ inches tall and requires a special rack in your wine cellar. The base of the magnum is 4 inches in diameter.

Jeroboam: If you are entertaining lots of friends, you might want to open a Jeroboam. This is the big brother of the magnum. A Jeroboam bottle holds three liters of wine, equal to four standard bottles, or 20 glasses.

The Shapes of Wine Bottles

The abrupt "shoulder" of…

Now back to the subject of French wines.

Wine Classification.

France has legally defined four national wine classifications that presumably help the consumer make a selection when faced dozens of unfamiliar choices. Some regions such as Bordeaux define additional classifications that will be discussed in the appropriate articles. The French national classifications were first introduced in 1935 with the goal of regulating wine production in given geographical areas and helping…