Wine trial vials, Chile, Grape Stories, class action – sipped and spit

March 5th, 2010 admin

SPIT: volume (how vial!) Two companies have developed oxygen-free, trial-sized bottles, 50ml in size (1/15th of a normal bottle). The goal is to send samples more easily from wineries to consumers. But don’t try to share this bottle over candlelight with your romantic partner unless you want the evening to end before it starts. Perhaps the best use would be a 100ml size since that is the maximum liquid allowable on planes. Ziploc, anyone? [ AP ; Wines & Vines ] SIPPED: a new look Eric LeVine, who won…


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