Winestate Magazine

Editorial

MAY YOU LIVE IN INTERESTING TIMES. This is the old saying that can either be a blessing or a curse. We are certainly living in a very fragmented wine environment where it seems that wineries have to go further to make a dollar, both domestically and overseas. However, it is also the best time to be a consumer. The overall wine quality is better than it has ever been as is the range of varieties and prices. If you can't find

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