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German home appliances manufacturer Gaggenau recently has introduced a wine climate-control cabinet called Vario Cooling 400 series at the Kitchen Infinity Cubus showroom in Causeway Bay. The Vario Cooling 400 series simulates the conditions of wine cellars in a temperate country with its separately regulated climate zones where temperate, light and humidity can be controlled.
For the occasion, Gaggenau invited the world’s leading champagne maestro Richard Juhlin – famous for his precise blind-tasting skills – to emphasize the importance of proper storage for wine. According to Juhlin, Gaggenau’s latest offering is perfect for humid, tropical places like Hong Kong, as the moisture and the heat can completely tamper with the tastes of the best wines.
He also talked about a number of other factors that are crucial in bringing out the maximum flavours from a meticulously brewed bottle. Not only is it important to buy the best vintages, it is equally important to store them under proper conditions (the optimum temperature being 7 – 9 degree Celsius), use the right glasses, apply proper pouring techniques and have the right food pairings.
At the event, Richard shared his views on champagne storage and unveiled his new book Champagne Hiking – The 100 Best Champagne Locations in the World.
Photos: Gigi Ip and Kitchen Infinity
