This is a subject of endless debate in the wine world. The argument for tasting blind is that wine tasters are influenced by the price
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It is always a tricky matter to judge when to open an aged wine. Too soon and the wine may not have developed the bouquet
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This question was prompted by an interview with Tracie McMillan, author of a new book called The American Way of Eating: Undercover at Walmart, Applebee’s,
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