While surfing the internet this morning looking for some interesting wine related gifts to get my husband for his birthday next month, I came across this nifty little gizmo called The Wine Clip.  For around $49.95 the wine clip attaches around the neck of a red wine bottle and almost as if by magic helps soften the tannins in the red wine producing mellower and much softer flavours, as if the wine is more mature than it really is.  It is thought that passing a conductive fluid through a properly designed magnetic field affects the polar molecular structure of the liquid, in this case the red wine.

I’m not sure if this would really work, but it sounds interesting!

If you are looking for a bargain wine that won’t leave you disappointed pick up a bottle of Tedeschi, Capitel dei Nicalo Valpolicella 2004.  This wine is a blend from various vineyards but still fantastic, even though it has become a bit softened over time.  In spite of this there is still a lively fresh flavour and tart aftertaste, spicy and fantastic aromas.  Try it with grilled chicken, lasagne, or even pizza, it’s one of those wines that is suitable for light or rich food.