Are Women Better Wine Tasters Than Men?

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March 3, 2017
Hi Bacchus,

Men are from Cabernet, women are from Merlot ...

Nope ;)

In honour of International Women's Day on March 8, we look at the differences between men and women when it comes to tasting wine, buying it and making it.

In the meantime, there are lots of wines worthy of this Bottle of the Sexes now available in:

BC Liquor Stores (store stock), Alberta, LCBO (stock), SAQ (stock), NB, NS, Canada

Cheers,

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P.S. You'll find my best bargain wines here: Red White Rosé Sparkling Dessert

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