Wine Talk: Sam Neill

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Eric Arnold
Issue: December 31, 2005

Sam Neill, 58, is a serious actor and a serious enophile. But the last thing he wants is for people to take him or his wine too seriously. Growing up in a wine-loving family on New Zealand's South Island, he learned early on that wine is a healthy, fun part of life to be enjoyed with good company.

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