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5 Factors in Choosing the Right Stemware Choosing glassware for your home can be a daunting task sometimes.  There are so many types of glasses, shapes, sizes and just as many companies making them.  It’s like shopping for a car, but without the cheesy salesmen and wine lovers such as yourself have been scouring the [...]

Wine sensory analysis is the process by which we apply the senses of sight, smell, taste, and touch to interpret and appreciate wine, even if its for hedonic (just for pleasure, as opposed to official critique) purposes.  We look for color and clarity, assess all the aromas we perceive when we smell the wine and [...]

Today, let’s analyze the results of the “Thralls Throwdown” of California Cabs, and take a look at the tasters ability to identify the inexpensive vs. expensive wines and break down the tasting notes.  Here are the contenders again, with results: Underdogs <= $15                            2006 Avalon Napa Valley  ($15) — Everyone was able to determine this was a cheaper wine.  [...]