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This unique and valuable kit allows you to speak about wine like a true professional. Learn how to taste wine while you are guided through its mysteries and pleasures. The kit is based upon international studies that have identified nine principal components of wine. The principal 'essences' �along with their level of concentration and intensity�are what ultimately determine a wine's flavor and character. Note: Image sho...
Product Reviews Summary
Avg. Customer Rating:
3.4 stars
(based on 5 reviews)
75% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
Pros:
Easy to use(3)
Item picture - false advertising
By Smart Buyer from Washington, DC on 7/31/2008
The kit only comes with 1 wine glass and 9 scents. The picture makes it look like you are getting a lot more for the money.
Fun and a great tast learning tool
By Bill
from Overland Park, Kansas on 7/9/2008
from Overland Park, Kansas on 7/9/2008
Pros:
Easy to Use
Best Uses:
Commercial Bar, Home Bar, Restaurant Bar
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Entertainer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
A fun and educational tool
Waste of money[...]
By Doug from Illinois on 3/19/2008
from Illinois on 3/19/2008
Pros:
Nicely packaged
Cons:
Not as advertised
Best Uses:
Home Bar
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Entertainer
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
The "essences" are not apparent following the instructions. It takes several times the amount indicated in instructions to detect many of the flavors. Once detected, they all taste like man-made chemicals, not natural "essences" as described. [...] I expected better and am glad I didn't pay full price.
great starter set
By Mariko from Napa, CA on 3/11/2008
from Napa, CA on 3/11/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Easy to Use
Best Uses:
Restaurant Bar, Training tool for staff
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This was a great tool in doing an intro training session for servers for our restaurant.
Wine Tasting Fun
By Wine Guru from Saint Louis, Missouri on 11/8/2007
from Saint Louis, Missouri on 11/8/2007
Pros:
Easy to use
Best Uses:
Wine Tasting Party
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Hunter, High-End Shopper, Practical, Stylish
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Fun learning tool. Helps to increase your wine knowledge and tasting abilities. Would highly recommend