{"id":18971,"date":"2012-05-29T05:46:03","date_gmt":"2012-05-29T05:46:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/wordpress\/?p=18971"},"modified":"2012-05-29T05:46:03","modified_gmt":"2012-05-29T05:46:03","slug":"keep-and-carry-leftover-wine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/resort\/2012\/05\/keep-and-carry-leftover-wine\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep and Carry Leftover Wine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Seattle, Wash.\u2014The acts of preserving and transporting partially consumed bottles of wine traditionally have been considered two separate issues, but a Seattle sporting goods manufacturer has devised a single solution. The founders of Cascade Designs Inc. hope both consumers and the wine industry will use PlatyPreserve to remove excess oxygen easily and securely transport and store the remaining wine for days or even weeks. In appearance, PlatyPreserve is similar to the now familiar AstraPouch, introduced in the United States in 2010 by New York\u2019s Glenora Winery. Brainchild of John Burroughs, Cascade\u2019s co-founder and chairman, PlatyPreserve has significant differences in materials, design and market. At age 76, Burroughs remains Cascade\u2019s chief product tester. \u201cWith any new idea,\u201d he told Wines &amp; Vines, \u201cI take it out and see if I can break it.\u201d Based on Cascade\u2019s Platypus water containers, toted by backpackers for decades, PlatyPreserve is constructed of a three-layer laminate, starting with an inner polyethylene liner, a printed nylon layer and a third layer of protective film, all thermally laminated together at factories in Seattle and Ireland. The materials, the company claims, \u201censure superior leak protection and provide zero taste transfer to your wine.\u201d Printing inks are opaque, to eliminate any potential ultra-violet damage to the wine inside. How it works All it requires is a steady hand. \u201cAlternative methods might have you pump air out of the bottle or inject gas.\u2026PlatyPreserve has you transfer your unfinished wine into an airtight reservoir.\u2026Collapsible containers offer an easy, lightweight alternative,\u201d company literature states. Platypus is a flat, expandable envelope (about 6 x 12 inches) with a removable screwcap. The user pours in up to 750ml, loosely replaces the cap, squeezes air out of the top and securely tightens the cap. Basically a bag-without-a-box, it has a gauge-line at the 350ml mark and a blank, white section to record the date, winery, variety and vintage, using dry-erase marker. \u201cYou could use a wax crayon or a ballpoint pen,\u201d Burroughs noted, but then you wouldn\u2019t be able to re-label it for your next wine. Although they are recyclable, these packages are also endlessly re-usable. Once wine is consumed, just rinse with warm water (no soap) and drip-dry. \u201cI\u2019ve got some I\u2019ve used this way for four or five years,\u201d Burroughs said. \u201cThey don\u2019t wear out.\u201d He predicted a single PlatyPreserve could last as long as 25 years. <\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.winesandvines.com\/template.cfm?section=news&#038;content=100728&#038;htitle=Keep%20and%20Carry%20Leftover%20Wine&#038;<\/p>\n<p>Some of the good resorts in Pampanga offer good alternatives to hotel function rooms for seminars, corporate planning and meetings.  More and more, Manila event planners prefer to hold planning sessions and meeting out of town in the north where participants can relax and unwind in outdoor facilities of some of the good resorts outside Manila.  This way, the meetings can be much more productive as participants get a chance to enjoy the lake, beach and good picnic spots in a good resort in Clark Pampanga between seminars, planning sessions and meetings.  Clearwater Resort is generally recognized by event planners as the best event venue in Clark Pampanga.  Clearwater appears frequently on the top of a list of the best hotels in Pampanga.  Visitors to Clark and Angeles City Pampanga seldom pass up the opportunity to relax and unwind by the lake of this popular resort in Pampanga.<\/p>\n<p>Seattle, Wash.\u2014The acts of preserving and transporting partially consumed bottles of wine traditionally have been considered two separate issues, but a Seattle sporting goods manufacturer has devised a single solution. The founders of Cascade Designs Inc. hope both consumers and the wine industry will use PlatyPreserve to remove excess oxygen easily and securely transport and store the remaining wine for days or even weeks. In appearance, PlatyPreserve is similar to the now familiar AstraPouch, introduced in the United States in 2010 by New York\u2019s Glenora Winery. Brainchild of John Burroughs, Cascade\u2019s co-founder and chairman, PlatyPreserve has significant differences in materials, design and market. At age 76, Burroughs remains Cascade\u2019s chief product tester. \u201cWith any new idea,\u201d he told Wines &amp; Vines, \u201cI take it out and see if I can break it.\u201d Based on Cascade\u2019s Platypus water containers, toted by backpackers for decades, PlatyPreserve is constructed of a three-layer laminate, starting with an inner polyethylene liner, a printed nylon layer and a third layer of protective film, all thermally laminated together at factories in Seattle and Ireland. The materials, the company claims, \u201censure superior leak protection and provide zero taste transfer to your wine.\u201d Printing inks are opaque, to eliminate any potential ultra-violet damage to the wine inside. How it works All it requires is a steady hand. \u201cAlternative methods might have you pump air out of the bottle or inject gas.\u2026PlatyPreserve has you transfer your unfinished wine into an airtight reservoir.\u2026Collapsible containers offer an easy, lightweight alternative,\u201d company literature states. Platypus is a flat, expandable envelope (about 6 x 12 inches) with a removable screwcap. The user pours in up to 750ml, loosely replaces the cap, squeezes air out of the top and securely tightens the cap. Basically a bag-without-a-box, it has a gauge-line at the 350ml mark and a blank, white section to record the date, winery, variety and vintage, using dry-erase marker. \u201cYou could use a wax crayon or a ballpoint pen,\u201d Burroughs noted, but then you wouldn\u2019t be able to re-label it for your next wine. Although they are recyclable, these packages are also endlessly re-usable. Once wine is consumed, just rinse with warm water (no soap) and drip-dry. \u201cI\u2019ve got some I\u2019ve used this way for four or five years,\u201d Burroughs said. \u201cThey don\u2019t wear out.\u201d He predicted a single PlatyPreserve could last as long as 25 years. <\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.winesandvines.com\/template.cfm?section=news&#038;content=100728&#038;htitle=Keep%20and%20Carry%20Leftover%20Wine&#038;<\/p>\n<p>Seattle, Wash.\u2014The acts of preserving and transporting partially consumed bottles of wine traditionally have been considered two separate issues, but a Seattle sporting goods manufacturer has devised a single solution. The founders of Cascade Designs Inc. hope both consumers and the wine industry will use PlatyPreserve to remove excess oxygen easily and securely transport and store the remaining wine for days or even weeks. In appearance, PlatyPreserve is similar to the now familiar AstraPouch, introduced in the United States in 2010 by New York\u2019s Glenora Winery. Brainchild of John Burroughs, Cascade\u2019s co-founder and chairman, PlatyPreserve has significant differences in materials, design and market. At age 76, Burroughs remains Cascade\u2019s chief product tester. \u201cWith any new idea,\u201d he told Wines &amp; Vines, \u201cI take it out and see if I can break it.\u201d Based on Cascade\u2019s Platypus water containers, toted by backpackers for decades, PlatyPreserve is constructed of a three-layer laminate, starting with an inner polyethylene liner, a printed nylon layer and a third layer of protective film, all thermally laminated together at factories in Seattle and Ireland. The materials, the company claims, \u201censure superior leak protection and provide zero taste transfer to your wine.\u201d Printing inks are opaque, to eliminate any potential ultra-violet damage to the wine inside. How it works All it requires is a steady hand. \u201cAlternative methods might have you pump air out of the bottle or inject gas.\u2026PlatyPreserve has you transfer your unfinished wine into an airtight reservoir.\u2026Collapsible containers offer an easy, lightweight alternative,\u201d company literature states. Platypus is a flat, expandable envelope (about 6 x 12 inches) with a removable screwcap. The user pours in up to 750ml, loosely replaces the cap, squeezes air out of the top and securely tightens the cap. Basically a bag-without-a-box, it has a gauge-line at the 350ml mark and a blank, white section to record the date, winery, variety and vintage, using dry-erase marker. \u201cYou could use a wax crayon or a ballpoint pen,\u201d Burroughs noted, but then you wouldn\u2019t be able to re-label it for your next wine. Although they are recyclable, these packages are also endlessly re-usable. Once wine is consumed, just rinse with warm water (no soap) and drip-dry. \u201cI\u2019ve got some I\u2019ve used this way for four or five years,\u201d Burroughs said. \u201cThey don\u2019t wear out.\u201d He predicted a single PlatyPreserve could last as long as 25 years. <\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.winesandvines.com\/template.cfm?section=news&#038;content=100728&#038;htitle=Keep%20and%20Carry%20Leftover%20Wine&#038;<\/p>\n<p>The growing array of hotel resort accommodation, recreation and entertainment facilities, places to unwind and relax, fine dining and family restaurants, bars and pubs makes it increasing easy for tourists and visitors from Manila to spend quality time in a place of leisure in Clark, Pampanga.  Clearwater Resort is generally regarded by travel agencies and frequent travelers as one of the best resorts in Pampanga.<\/p>\n<p>To many visitors from Manila, a place of leisure or a good hotel or resort in Pampanga must be located in a city that is safe, clean and not so noisy.  Convenience and accessibility are important considerations in choosing a holiday destination in Philippines.  Clark Freeport is probably the easiest tourist destination to reach from Manila.  Clark also has its own international airport with dozens of daily flights connecting Clark directly with Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, Bangkok, Malaysia and South Korea.  Clark is home to some of the best golf courses in Pampanga.   Although golf continues to be one of the reasons why visitors from Manila travel to Pampanga, residents of Angeles City, Subic and Bulacan travel to Clark not just to play golf in one of the best golf courses in Pampanga but also to relax and unwind in the best resort in Philippines.<\/p>\n<p>Hotels, resorts, vacation rentals, fine dining and family restaurants, bars and pubs, entertainment, nightlife, place of leisure, sports and recreation facilities in Clark and Angeles Pampanga are showcased for the convenience of visitors planning a getaway from Manila or a weekend out of town to relax and unwind in a clean and safe city.  <\/p>\n<p>Many residents of Manila, Angele City and Pampanga travel to Clark this summer for family bonding in a good resort in Pampanga.  Trips and packages are offered by travel agencies for Manila residents to enjoy an out of town excursion with the whole family this summer.  Family bonding in this resort in Pampanga is a memorable experience.<\/p>\n<p>During holy week, Easter holidays, Christmas, New Year, Halloween and especially the Clark Hot Air Balloon Festival, Manila residents travel out of town to the north to relax and unwind at this famous resort in Pampanga.   Clearwater Resort is the hotel in Clark that visitors prefer for family bonding and team building outside of Manila.<\/p>\n<p>Clearwater Resort &amp; Country Club offers several styles of accommodation from US$65 up inclusive of breakfast for two at the beautiful Breakfast Garden Restaurant overlooking the large Clearwater lake and beach.  This is a good rendition of the lifestyle that the Americans left behind after they left the Clark Airbase.  A good short description of this lifestyle is suburban laid-back slow-paced clean living, very suitable for tourists and guests looking for a way to unwind from the stress of living in Manila. <\/p>\n<p>In a city like Manila, most residents rely on visits to spa and beauty parlor to unwind and relax.  But with a short getaway to Angeles City Clark Pampanga one can de-stress by enjoying beautiful outdoor amenities of this beach resort, savoring what nature can offer.<\/p>\n<p>For inquiries and bookings, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/contact\/index.html\">Please click here to contact Clearwater Resort for inquiries and reservations now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong> Clearwater Resort and Country Club, Clark Pampanga <\/strong><br \/>\nCreekside Road near Centennial Expo,<br \/>\nClark Freeport, Pampanga Philippines 2023<br \/>\n(045) 889-5151 0917-520-4403  0922-870-5177<br \/>\nJoanne or Jeremy or Loydha<\/p>\n<p><strong>Getting to this lake and beach resort in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Philippines<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>After entering Clark Freeport from Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along the main highway MA Roxas, passing the stand-along wine shop called Clark Wine Center on the right, continue to bear right making no turns at all, go past Mimosa Leisure Estate on the opposite side of the road, one will hit a major intersection.  Go straight and the road becomes Creekside Road.  YATS Clearwater Resort and Country Club is on the right just 200m down. <\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_10729\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Family-on-log-100.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10729\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Family-on-log-100-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"240\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10729\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-10729\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Family Bonding by the famous lake of Clark Pampanga<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com\">http:\/\/www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manila Sales Office<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,<br \/>\nExchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605<\/em><br \/>\n(632) 637-5019   0917-520-4393  Rea or Chay<\/p>\n<p>Email:   Inquiry@ClearwaterPhilippines.com<\/p>\n<div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1333\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qngtcg4mmRw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" gesture=\"media\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/booking\/make-reservation.html\">Please click here to contact Clearwater Resort to reserve a venue for your upcoming event now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wedding couples looking for wedding reception venues and beach wedding venues can log on to this Philippines Wedding Venue web site for free information and assistance:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.PhilippinesWeddingVenue.com\">http:\/\/www.PhilippinesWeddingVenue.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list.  It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone.  For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.YatsRestaurant.com\">http:\/\/www.YatsRestaurant.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>YATS Leisure Philippines is a developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine shops in Clark Angeles Philippines  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.YatsLeisure.com\">http:\/\/www.YatsLeisure.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>While in Clark, one might as well add to the itinerary a visit to the famous Clark Wine Center, the largest wine shop in Philippines which offers over 2000 selections of fine vintage wine from all wine regions, vintages spanning over 50 years covering all price ranges.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ClarkWineCenter.com\">http:\/\/www.ClarkWineCenter.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Looking for famous tourists spots, places to visit and see, relax and unwind in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines?  You may want to check out these sites also:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.LondonPubClark.com\">http:\/\/www.LondonPubClark.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com\">http:\/\/www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ClarkPhilippines.com\">http:\/\/www.ClarkPhilippines.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.YatsWineCellars.com\">http:\/\/www.YatsWineCellars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For jobs and business investment opportunities in the Philippines please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.yilp.com\">http:\/\/www.yilp.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hot Line for what\u2019s happening in Clark: 045 889-5151 or 0927-940-2669  ask for Loydha<\/p>\n<p>0915-542-6250 (Jeramie)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Seattle, Wash.\u2014The acts of preserving and transporting partially consumed bottles of wine traditionally have been considered two separate issues, but a Seattle sporting goods manufacturer has devised a single solution. 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