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Wine Competition: For Whom the Medals Toll?
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Lingering Flavors, Lingering Questions: Tasting Grüner Veltl...
A tasting led by Master Sommelier Aldo Sohm demonstrates Grüner Veltliner's expressive range and raises questions about the taste of terroir.
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