3/6/2023 0 Comments Houdini wine![]() Six months post vintage, I taste each barrel blind and classify them accordingly. “It’s the way they mature over time that determines the part of the portfolio that they will be destined for. “Oak is a natural product and each barrel matures differently,” he says. Matt says the vineyard sources in the Houdini red wines are the same as those used for the more expensive wines in the Smidge range and are placed in French oak barrels for 10-18 months. The Houdini range is great for “Monday-to-Friday” or that special occasion.” If that’s what you’re after, then you won’t be disappointed. Matt says of his Houdini range, “I put my heart and soul into all of my wines, and the Houdini range are soft, easy-drinking styles. The final wine of the Houdini range is a Sauvignon blanc that comes from a vineyard in the Southern area of Kuitpo in the Adelaide Hills, just 20 minutes east of McLaren Vale. This wonderful wine-growing area of South Australia also produces the Grenache Rosé and Grenache Carignan. In the reds, there’s a Shiraz and an Estate Cabernet sauvignon from McLaren Vale. Typically straight varietals, the Houdini range consists of easy-drinking options for every palate. The secrets to the Houdini wines’ vanishing act is their attractive price and are beautifully crafted making them perfect for drinking now or cellaring for up to 7-8 years. ![]() The original Houdini, of course, built his reputation as an escape artist, but he famously wowed New York audiences by making an elephant vanish on stage. “Houdini” was the nickname they gave to their eldest daughter Eliza when, as a toddler, she got into an alarming habit of running off and disappearing. Smidge is a family-run winery, owners Matt Wenk and Trish Callaghan have a fondness for naming their wines after family members or events that have shaped their lives. This quality, affordable Smidge Wines label owes its identity to reasons closer to home. The Houdini’s performance is equal to the Rabbit opening both natural and synthetic corks.Houdini is so popular it has its own disappearing act, but that doesn’t explain its name. And for those that want a sleeker looking gadget, you can choose black, RED or BLACK for an interesting conversation piece. She comes with a five year warranty verses a 10 year with the Rabbit. The Houdini has a slightly lower price tag than the Rabbit, roughly $20. See demo video below!Īfter much research to find any BIG differences between the Houdini and the Rabbit, we came up with three things: price, warranty, and available colors. With overall high reviews in functionality, ease of use, and reliability, the Vertical Rabbit by Metrokane jumps into the lead of wine openers! Available in a beautiful candy-apple red, velvet black, or gun metal grey. It can open any sized bottle and works on natural and synthetic corks. The Metrokane Vertical Rabbit is built to last with a die cast zinc handle, nonstick worm, and 10-year warranty. Packaged nicely in a Lucite case, the Vertical Rabbit’s presentation will race neck and neck with its performance. After removing the foil, simply slide the cylinder over the neck of the bottle, grip the bottle, depress the lever which pushes the worm into the cork, then lift the lever to remove the cork! It truly is that simple! And to remove the cork from the worm, remove the Vertical Rabbit from the bottle, lower the lever, then raise again and the cork “pops” off of the worm! The Vertical Rabbit still removes a cork in 3 seconds just like the original. Metrokane’s Vertical Rabbit feels more natural to use, whereas the Original Rabbit gives you the desire for a third hand. The big difference between the Original Rabbit and the Vertical Rabbit is design. See video below on how the Rabbit Original Corkscrew works. Constructed of heavy metal gears and soft rubber-gripped handles. ![]() Metrokane states the Rabbit is “tested for 20,000 cork pulls…” and is backed with a 10 year warranty. Removing the cork from the worm is just as easy! Simply repeat the process. Then, pull the lever handle up to depress the worm into the cork, and then back down again to remove the cork from the bottle. It continues to gain popularity with a claim of opening any bottle in “three seconds.” After removing the foil with the included foil cutter, place the neck of the bottle between the “ears” and squeeze them together to grip the bottle. Since its introduction in 2000, the Rabbit has jumped its way into the spotlight as a beautiful and easy to use wine opener. The Original Rabbit corkscrew is named so because of its resemblance to rabbit ears as most have two levers. Metrokane was founded in 1983 and is well known for its line of juicers, wine accessories, and barware.
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