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| Clef du Vin Pocket Wine Tasting Tool (Brushed Steel | 
 enlarge | Brand: The Wine Enthusiast
Category: Kitchen
Buy New: $99.95
Avg. Customer Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 91642
EAN: 4897010481013
ASIN: B0002VRRXU
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | A patented metal alloy on the tip when dipped into wine replicates the key aspects of the natural ag | | • | Pocket size. Gift box included. | | • | Assess the precise ageability of any wine | | • | Developed and tested over 10 years by one of Franceas leading scientists and wine industry consultan |
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Product Description
Mature young wine instantly. When dipped into wine, the patented metal alloy on the tip replicates the aging process, softening the tannins in young wines and improving their taste. Tested over 10 years by scientists and sommeliers, this compact taste enhancer has received praise throughout Europe, and is endorsed by the Wine Enthusiast Magaaine testing panel. Bring it to restaurants, wine shops and tastings! Comes in a gift box. (Pocket Version) Lets you see the future of any wine Determines the ideal length of time to cellar wines Unique patented device, widely acclaimed in Europe and Asia Folds up pocket size with a handy carry chain Goes with you to restaurants, wine shops, wine tastings and traveling. An essential gift for any wine lover Lets you manage your wine cellar like you have a crystal ball. Comes in a elegantly wrapped burgundy wooden showcase box.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 6 more reviews...
 Very cool! July 7, 2008
I recently bought this item for my husband in honor of Father's Day since we are becoming more educated about wine tasting. I was sold on this tool after the first try when we opened a bottle of "young" wine. As soon as we finished the first dip, the taste was greatly improved. A few more quick dips and I fell in love. My husband jokes because he says that I secretly bought the tool for myself. LOL! Hey, whatever works!
WOW! November 20, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was very skeptical of this product til I went to a wine tasting party and they used one. It really worked!! It made me a believer, so much so, I bought one the next day. I've bought a couple for some of my wine enthusiast friends and they are enjoying great wines that would have taken years to age right now!! I highly recommend purchasing one, you'll have it for life!!!
A "Must" for the serious wine drinker August 4, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is one of the finest wine accessories made. We have made believers out of skeptics!
Everyone Swears It makes a Difference June 26, 2007
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
I am very suspicious of claims like this product makes, but everyone who tries it swears it makes a difference, although not always for the better.
Clef du Vin - The Mastery of Time January 10, 2007
3 out of 10 found this review helpful
Clef du Vin's true strength comes from accelerating the aging process. There are a few negative reviews of this product here. Perhaps what they fail to understand is that a wine, like a person, has a life-curve: a Beginning, a Growth, a Peak, a Decline, and eventually...a Death ( hence the " ruined wine " taste ). Perhaps the wine tested by the previous reviewer did not have a life of 30+ years? Truly, a Bordeaux or Port wine's true lifespan is 20 years or less. Cabernets and Merlots have a range of 5-15 years. Some wines, though Red, may have no aging potential whatsoever! Clef du Vin is meant to be dipped at 1-2 second intervals, helping you discover ( according to personal palate preference ) where a wine peaks, and when it declines beyond pleasurability. A bad grape is a bad grape: no amount of aging can improve it. BUT, a GOOD grape that is merely young in vintage, will yield AMAZING results.
I purchased Clef du Vin over a year ago. I have enjoyed it so much that I am assisting in introducing it to the U.S. market. Though the catalyst element resembles copper, the actual patented, blended elements are far more precious and valuable. Knowing the product well, I can guarantee you that no metals are passed into the wine. Clef du Vin is now making its mark in the restaurant industry, as well as with the wineries. For those who favor natural cellar aging, this will certainly become a helpful tool in determining the lay-down time required. For all wine enthusiasts wanting an enjoyable experience with a quality wine, Clef du Vin is priceless!
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