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Vineyard Pedigree Outshines Winemaker Impact

Practical Vineyard and Winery

May, 2001

Vineyard designating, a time-honored European tradition, has burst upon the domestic wine scene. Many such designates have not yet proven their consistency or uniqueness over time. They also lack historical significance. In a given vintage, such untested vineyards may have distinctive characteristics that warrant singular bottling. But will consistency be a problem? Will lack of...