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Pek Preservation Frequently Asked Questions
| Q. Where can I get technical support for my PEK product? | |
| A. | The operating manuals for the PEK products are available at our operating manuals page. |
| A. | You may email PEK Systems at customerservice@peksystems.com or call 1-800-560-8860 |
| Q. Why do I need the Wine Steward? | |
| A. |
The moment you open a bottle of wine, oxidationdamage caused by the exposure
of wine to airbegins immediately. Oxidation can modify a young red wines
aromatic character within six to eight hours after opening. White and older red
wines oxidize even more rapidly, in as little as two hours. A practiced wine
palate can taste the effects of oxidation as soon as it occurs. The Wine Steward gives you a highly effective, easy to use, and affordable defense against oxidation, enabling you and your guests to enjoy the finest, most delicate wines for several daystasting just as the winemaker intended. |
| Q. Why is using Argon gas the best way to preserve wine? | |
| A. |
Independent studies have shown argon gas to be 80% more effective than carbon
dioxide or nitrogen in preserving the flavor of wine. This is why fine
winemakers use argon gas during wine production. Pump-based products cannot create a true vacuum within the bottlethey leave air in contact with the wine, allowing oxidation to continue. Low-end inert gas bottle products inject the gas manually through a tube, introducing a potentially uneven blanketing of gas that permits air to mix with the wine. High-end wine cabinets usually do not use 100% argon gas. In addition, they cost thousands of dollars and require a great deal of space. The Wine Steward provides unmatched preservation capability at a price you can afford, with the unique advantage of temperature management. |
| Q. Cant wine temperature be controlled simply by refrigerating white wines and serving red wines at room temperature? | |
| A. |
Refrigerated wine requires two hours or longer to elevate to room temperature.
Two hours is a long time to wait. Plus, every refrigerator chills wine at
different rates and to different temperatures. The Wine Stewards Temperature Management System completely removes the guesswork involved in serving wine at the appropriate temperature. In addition to providing exceptional preservation for opened bottles of wine, the Wine Steward sets and maintains each wine at the ideal serving temperature for each varietal. |
| Q. Where can I purchase the Wine Steward, and accessories such as replacement argon gas cartridges? | |
| A. | Call PEK systems toll-free at 1-800-560-8860 to find the Wine Steward retailer nearest you. |
