I have to admit it. The food n wine bug hit me so hard that I’ve become a little rounder than I ought to be. I came up with a worthwhile goal to fight the battle of the bulge: compete in a triathlon! This is a group effort, I’m not doing it alone. I joined a great relay team, and I start the race in the water. Yup. The 1 mile swim. This race isn’t all about me and trying to regain my youthful appearance. It’s about supporting one of my favorite local chefs, Vincent Francoual of Vincent’s, A Restaurant and a non-profit organization that helps people with developmental disabilities, Fraser. My cousin, who has cerebral palsey, benefitted from Fraser’s programs. For more information about this organization please click on this link. http://www.fraser.org/. Compleat Wine Cellars is sponsoring my endeavor – the company has contributed funds towards my personal goal of $500.00. Won’t you help raise money for Vincent and Frasier? Please click on this link. http://my.e2rm.com/personalPage.aspx?SID=2228280. Thanks and Cheers!
Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase April 3-5, 2009
This weekend, if you’re touring the Spring Parade, please let us know if you see a wine cellar or storage idea – among the 80 remodeled homes on the tour. Compleat Wine Cellars works with remodelers in renovating a lower level wine cellar space. We can also determine other storage options above ground. Email us at info@compleatwinecellars.com
Cellar Refrigeration: Spring Has Sprung!
Time to clear out the cobwebs, tend to the yard, plant some flowers, herbs or whatever fancies you. It’s so wonderful to be outside again. Yet, don’t forget about the inside. Especially, if you have a wine cellar: it’s time to check on it, too. Not what’s in it, but how it’s functioning. Since some — but not all– wine cellars have refrigeration. What kind of unit do you have? Self-contained? Custom refrigeration? Now is the time to make sure the unit is running properly. Spring is here, but with that comes the temperature swings, and eventually, the heat index rises. With SUMMER just-around-the-corner, here is a worthwhile observation: not all refrigeration units are created equal. Some units can be fixed or serviced, others, if they haven’t been working, should be replaced. Keep in mind that it’s possible to retrofit a wine cellar with refrigeration, if the room has been built correctly. At Compleat Wine Cellars, we can help you do just that. Inquiry phone calls, emails (with picture attachments), and appointments at the showroom are welcome at NO CHARGE. If we can be of assistance, house calls are available for a nominal fee, please contact us to schedule one: call 612.278.4437 or email info@compleatwinecellars.com.
