# Wine Vending Machines The Skybar By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-09-20 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolutionary-wine-butlers-skybar-wine-optimization-system References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/store-and-serve-wines-in-style-with-skybar-wine-cabinet/) & [frontgate](http://www.frontgate.com/jump.jsp?item=35039&maincatcode=null&subcatcode=null&itemID=17926&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1,2,130,133,4201&iProductID=17926) The Skybar Wine Preservation and Optimization System is an absolute must-have for connoisseurs. This vino vending machine has three self-regulating compartments which store bottles of wine at the [optimum temperature for each vintage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-climate-cabinets). At the push of a button a sleek spout decants the chosen wine into an awaiting glass. Each illuminated compartment holds a bottle up to 1.5 liters. The $1000 system features vacuum technology that will keep a bottle of vino fresh for up to 10 days--at least, if it’s not finished first. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Wine Preservation:** The Skybar system's self-regulating compartments and vacuum technology present disruptive innovation opportunities in the wine preservation industry. - **Automated Dispensing:** The wine vending machine trend, exemplified by the Skybar, offers opportunities for automated dispensing systems in various industries. - **Optimized Temperature Control:** The Skybar's ability to store wine at the optimum temperature for each vintage presents disruptive innovation opportunities in temperature-controlled storage solutions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Wine Industry:** The Skybar wine preservation system introduces new possibilities for enhancing storage and preservation methods in the wine industry. - **Hospitality Industry:** The trend of automated dispensing systems, like wine vending machines, could be adopted by the hospitality industry to provide convenient and streamlined beverage service. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** The Skybar's optimized temperature control technology could be leveraged by the food and beverage industry to ensure consistent quality for temperature-sensitive products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flavor Preservation Wine Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coravin-timeless-three-sl.md) - [Portable Wine Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-wine-cooler.md) - [Customizable Wine Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegant-wine-cabinet.md) - [Cabinet Drawer Wine Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dometic-drawbar.md) - [Sleek Smart Wine Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-climate-cabinet.md) - [Effervescent Wine Preservers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkling-wine-preservation-system.md) - [Sizable Wine Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equator-advanced-appliances.md) - [Wine Top Vacuum Seals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoenox.md) - [Progressive Wine Climate Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-climate-cabinets.md)