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Wednesday, March 8, 2006

FOR BOTTLE TYPES

Clockwise, from bottom left:

· New from OXO's dishwasher-safe SteeL series: Wine Pourer and Wine Stopper, $4.99 each; at McLean Hardware, 6811 Old Dominion Dr., 703-356-5523; Waiter's Corkscrew with bottle opener and foil cutter; about $11.99, available at Linens 'N Things stores.

· A standby: The Screwpull by Le Creuset uses levers to pull corks, $99.95 with accessories, available at http://www.chefsresource.com./

· New camouflage: The WineFritz sleeve fits over the bottle and opens unsightly screw tops, $39.95; to order, call 866-374-8948 or go to http://www.winefritz.com./

· For different decanting: The Italian-made "Pass the Port" decanter is said to promote aeration as it rests on its sides; comes with a base, available at Vineyard of Virginia in McLean, $69.99; or call 800-899-6366 or go to http://www.oenophilia.com/ .

· Keep it cool: Classic Kitchen Basics 4-by-6.5-inch-high gray marble wine cooler, $15.99, available at Wegmans stores.


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