Kitchen - STORViNO Nero wine storage system

I believe that there are two kinds of wine drinkers -- the snooty type who drink to show off their refined palate and the folks who drink because they like the taste.

The snooty kind might buy a fancy wine storage rack, but the down-to-earth types would probably dig the STORViNO Nero wine storage system.

Made in the USA of 100% post-consumer recycled plastic, the STORViNO is sleek, stylish and stackable.

STORViNO owners can also have fun telling guests that they're storing wine in racks made from former shopping carts, produce bins, retired milk crates and other materials that would formerly have ended up entombed in landfills (or turned into odd sculptures).

The STORViNO manufacturing process grinds all these carts and bins and crates into small pellets, heats them 400 degrees and molds them into wine storage cubes capable of holding six standard-sized wine bottles.

Another nice benefit of the STORViNO -- turn the cubes upright and you've got a rugged carrying system for transporting wine to parties.

According to STORViNO's media reps, less than 2% of plastic is recycled worldwide. By buying products made from recycled plastic, we create a market that encourages further plastic recycling. Remember, you're not fully recycling (even if you put paper, plastic and metal in recycling bins) unless you also buy recycled products.

Where to buy:
Pick up the STORViNO Nero wine storage system around the country at The Container Store or shop online at e-tailers like Wine Enthusiast ($19.95) and International Wine Accessories (4 or more $16.95 each).