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January 19, 2007 11:05 AM PST

Attention wine snobs: Check out the Nuvo Vino.

by Caroline McCarthy
(Credit: Uncrate)

A certain other Craver, who may or may not espouse symptoms of sanriophobia, is slightly disturbed by the fact that I write a lot about booze gadgetry. (See Exhibit A, Exhibit B, Exhibit C, Exhibit D.) Consequently, when I pointed that Craver in the direction of Uncrate's coverage of a little product known as the "Nuvo Vino," he was a little bit concerned.

But here's my take on it. The presence of alcoholic beverages in human history stretches back for thousands of years, and it's legitimately interesting to see how new technology is shaping one of the oldest social pastimes. As a result, I think "booze gadgetry" is one of the most interesting things to write about on Crave. Take the Nuvo Vino, for example. It's an infrared thermometer that can measure the temperature of wine without touching the liquid. Personally, I'm not hardcore enough to care about temperature when it comes to wine (though red wine does taste kind of nasty when it's been in the fridge) but I do know that some oenophiles are pretty particular. So, with a Nuvo Vino, you can rest assured that your guests won't stigmatize you for serving white zinfandel at a chardonnay temperature. That's like, social suicide.

Caroline McCarthy, a CNET News staff writer, is a downtown Manhattanite happily addicted to social-media tools and restaurant blogs. Her pre-CNET resume includes interning at an IT security firm and brewing cappuccinos. E-mail Caroline.
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Infrared Thermos are not new
by phillynets January 19, 2007 12:36 PM PST
Infrared thermos have been on the ganget market of years. Radio Shack peddled theirs 5 years ago for $50.

What's so new about this gadget?

Philip
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IR thermos are not new, but this one is special!!
by nuvovino January 19, 2007 4:14 PM PST
Hello, I am the owner of Nuvo Vino. Thank you all for your interest.

Phillynet's post is mostly true. IR thermometers have been around for a number of years. What is special about my device is that it was designed specifically for wine. It is made to take the temperature of the wine itself, inside a glass. It is calibrated for the utmost accuracy in wine temperature ranges. Also, it has a proprietary retractable sensor. This allows the sensor to stay clean and protected with no lens caps to fumble. Easy one-hand operation. The sommeliers love it. On my website there's a killer wine temperature database for ultimate cork dork entertainment.

Anyway, thanks again for checking out this product.

Cheers,

Andrew
Infrared Thermos are not new
by phillynets January 19, 2007 12:36 PM PST
Infrared thermos have been on the ganget market of years. Radio Shack peddled theirs 5 years ago for $50.

What's so new about this gadget?

Philip
Reply to this comment
IR thermos are not new, but this one is special!!
by nuvovino January 19, 2007 4:14 PM PST
Hello, I am the owner of Nuvo Vino. Thank you all for your interest.

Phillynet's post is mostly true. IR thermometers have been around for a number of years. What is special about my device is that it was designed specifically for wine. It is made to take the temperature of the wine itself, inside a glass. It is calibrated for the utmost accuracy in wine temperature ranges. Also, it has a proprietary retractable sensor. This allows the sensor to stay clean and protected with no lens caps to fumble. Easy one-hand operation. The sommeliers love it. On my website there's a killer wine temperature database for ultimate cork dork entertainment.

Anyway, thanks again for checking out this product.

Cheers,

Andrew
"booze gadgetry"?
by andmore January 19, 2007 12:38 PM PST
Love the term "booze gadgetry" and love this device. Gotta have one.
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"booze gadgetry"?
by andmore January 19, 2007 12:38 PM PST
Love the term "booze gadgetry" and love this device. Gotta have one.
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Wine snobbery
by sdengineer January 19, 2007 12:40 PM PST
Serving a White Zin at any temperature is Social Suicide.

More booze gadgetry please!!!
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WOOT!!!! Thank you!!!!
by FireFae September 20, 2007 4:06 PM PDT
Indeed: White Zin is ok for introducing the ignorant to wine, I suppose, but....does anyone really drink this? Out of a glass? LOL JK
Wine snobbery
by sdengineer January 19, 2007 12:40 PM PST
Serving a White Zin at any temperature is Social Suicide.

More booze gadgetry please!!!
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WOOT!!!! Thank you!!!!
by FireFae September 20, 2007 4:06 PM PDT
Indeed: White Zin is ok for introducing the ignorant to wine, I suppose, but....does anyone really drink this? Out of a glass? LOL JK
IR thermos are not new, but this one is special!!
by nuvovino January 19, 2007 4:16 PM PST
Hello, I am the owner of Nuvo Vino. Thank you all for your interest.

Phillynet's post is mostly true. IR thermometers have been around for a number of years. What is special about my device is that it was designed specifically for wine. It is made to take the temperature of the wine itself, inside a glass. It is calibrated for the utmost accuracy in wine temperature ranges. Also, it has a proprietary retractable sensor. This allows the sensor to stay clean and protected with no lens caps to fumble. Easy one-hand operation. The sommeliers love it. On my website there's a killer wine temperature database for ultimate cork dork entertainment.

Anyway, thanks again for checking out this product. Please contact me through www.nuvovino.com for any information.

Cheers,

Andrew
Reply to this comment
IR thermos are not new, but this one is special!!
by nuvovino January 19, 2007 4:16 PM PST
Hello, I am the owner of Nuvo Vino. Thank you all for your interest.

Phillynet's post is mostly true. IR thermometers have been around for a number of years. What is special about my device is that it was designed specifically for wine. It is made to take the temperature of the wine itself, inside a glass. It is calibrated for the utmost accuracy in wine temperature ranges. Also, it has a proprietary retractable sensor. This allows the sensor to stay clean and protected with no lens caps to fumble. Easy one-hand operation. The sommeliers love it. On my website there's a killer wine temperature database for ultimate cork dork entertainment.

Anyway, thanks again for checking out this product. Please contact me through www.nuvovino.com for any information.

Cheers,

Andrew
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