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A Very Good Year: The Journey of a California Wine from Vine to Table

Traces the author's two-year exploration of a successful Sonoma County winery, a visit during which he learned about the intricate process of grape cultivating, the minutiae of wine creation, and the detailed efforts of marketing and selling.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 288 pages

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