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Terroir, Single Vineyards and Me

Why we should rethink the idea of single-vineyard wines
Posted: Sep 17, 2009 2:30pm ET

Too many single-vineyard wines aren’t nearly as good as the same winery’s less-expensive blend. Single-vineyard wines give us a great way to learn what a particular site can do. I enjoy those different personalities. I would have no problem with the idea if they cost the same as, or less than, the same winery’s ace blend. But why should they cost more?

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