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RETAILOBSERVER.COM FEBRUARY 2019 12 "Who better to provide inspiration for wine storage than the winery responsible for the first and most famous wine caves in North America?" added Elkin, referring to the ancient caves of Buena Vista winery in the Sonoma hills. "Our industry-leading new wine columns are another example of Signature Kitchen Suite's ability to mine the best thinking in food, wine and technology to give consumers a more thoroughly satisfying culinary experience." Under the True to Food umbrella, Signature Kitchen Suite designers created the next generation in wine storage offering specs and features guaranteeing an equal appreciation for the best red, white and sparkling varietals – as well as protection from wine's four biggest threats of light, vibration, and variations in both temperature and moisture levels. These product attributes include dark opaque glass doors with tap-on-glass controls to limit interior lighting; a linear compressor to ward off vibration; dual evaporators to maintain steady moderate humidity; and three (24-inch) or two (18-inch) independent temperature zones that can be set between 39 and 69 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure optimal conditions for any wine variety. Signature Kitchen Suite's obsessed product designers even used unfinished Beechwood for the interior shelving to eliminate any possibility of oils, odors or other wood byproducts altering the purity of the wine. WISDOM FROM FRANCE'S FIRST FAMILY OF WINE To support both its new wine columns and the programs at the Napa EDC, Signature Kitchen Suite has initiated a brand- wide focus on wine-centered cooking and the marriage between fine food and wine. At the core of this is a collaboration with Jean-Charles Boisset, son of one of France's "first families of wine" with wineries and operations spanning from Burgundy and the south of France to California's Napa Valley and the Russian River Valley. Boisset is the star of the next installment in Signature Kitchen Suite's acclaimed True to Food Films series profiling food artisans and craftsman who subscribe to a shared authentic philosophy. This latest episode, entitled "The Vintner," features Boisset discussing his multigenerational family commitment to winemaking and preservation. The series is hosted by Mark Bittman, former New York Times food columnist and best- selling author, and includes previous episodes "The Butcher," "The Fisherman" and "The Baker" all available on Signature Kitchen Suite's website and YouTube page. Boisset owns three of wine country's most established wineries: Raymond Vineyards, a five-generation winemaking operation with a specialty in luxury wines produced from organic and biodynamic farming techniques; DeLoach Vine- yards in the Russian River Valley, known as "American's Burgundy" for producing world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay; and Buena Vista Winery, California's first premium winery and the design inspiration for Signature Kitchen Suite's new cave- like wine columns. "We're immensely fortunate to be able to work with Jean- Charles and the Boisset family, whose commitment to time-honored winemaking techniques provides the perfect embodiment of our own True to Food philosophy," said Elkin. "Wine is one of the great pleasures of life, and our favorite meals wouldn't be the same without it. Having one of the world's foremost experts provide his insights on how to best select, preserve and ultimately enjoy fine wine is a perfect complement to our ongoing film series." "The Vintner" debuts in time for Signature Kitchen Suite's celebration and title sponsorship of KBIS Uncorked at its booth (#C5907) at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Additionally, early this year, Signature Kitchen Suite will be releasing the sixth episode in the series, "The Cheesemakers," featuring Mark Bittman discussing the intricacies of making cheese from raw milk with John Shuman and Marci Ebeling of Cascadia Creamery in Trout Lake, Washington. In true Signature Kitchen Suite form, the brand will continue to respectfully disrupt the status quo in 2019 by evolving its current luxury built-in appliance line with a broader assortment of refrigerator and freezer columns and a new 36-inch version of the dual-fuel range with built-in sous vide. "Like the generations-old wineries in our Napa Valley home, Signature Kitchen Suite is creating a legacy – one in which the most advanced products blend seamlessly with our True to Food philosophy to give today's discerning home cooks an entirely new standard in cooking and culinary appreciation. It's a combination that will ensure many more encores in the years to come." ENCORE PERFORMANCE Photography: VKristianne Koch Riddle RO Copyright ©2019 Signature Kitchen Suite, 1000 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632. All rights reserved. "Signature Kitchen Suite", the Signature Kitchen Suite logo, "Signature At Your Service" and "True to Food" are trademarks of Signature Kitchen Suite. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Prices and products may vary by retailer. Designs, features and specifications are subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. "SIGNATURE KITCHEN SUITE IS CREATING A LEGACY – ONE IN WHICH THE MOST ADVANCED PRODUCTS BLEND SEAMLESSLY WITH OUR TRUE TO FOOD PHILOSOPHY. " —Zach Elkin

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