Looking Past the Label

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for the Dec. 15, 2004 issue

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James Laube
Issue: December 15, 2004

You've probably heard the expression "It tasted better at the winery." This phrase is typically used in dismay. It reflects the difference between the way a wine tasted at a winery (when you were savoring a glass or two with the friendly owner or winemaker) and the way it tasted when you paid for it and opened it at home for dinner.

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